Investment Analyst - Venture Capital Fund (Industrials/Deeptech)

Investment Analyst – Venture Capital Fund (Industrials/Deeptech)

This range is provided by Cornell Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Cornell Search is working with an emerging Venture Capital fund dedicated to providing capital and support to ambitious, pioneering technology enterprises. The fund provides late‑seed to Series A investments for businesses that are solving shortcomings in traditionally non‑transparent B2B industries (B2B marketplaces, digital infrastructure platforms, and supply‑chain technologies).

Cornell is seeking an ambitious Analyst to join our client’s investment team. This role offers a unique chance to be involved in their exciting journey from the beginning – and provides the opportunity to learn from being exposed to the entire VC deal life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in‑depth market research to identify emerging trends and potential investment opportunities in high‑growth sectors.
• Actively identify and evaluate new investment prospects, collaborating with the senior team to conduct preliminary due diligence.
• Assist in the due diligence process for new investments, including analysing financial statements, business models, and market potential.
• Develop and nurture a strong network of entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would have 1‑3 years post‑graduation experience, preferably in a VC or PE fund, top‑tier consulting firm or investment bank.
• A demonstrable interest in VC and or the startup ecosystem.
• An interest and background in the fund’s core thesis (industrials, aviation, shipping, logistics).
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with entrepreneurs and investors.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to develop your career in VC within a collaborative and high‑growth environment, we’d love to hear from you!

If you don’t hear from us within the next two weeks, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom