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ABOUT VGC PARTNERS Founded in 2011, VGC Partners LLP (formerly Velos Partners EMEA LLP) has c. 100m under management across several funds and investment vehicles. The firm is backed by a number of institutions and a select group of high net worth individuals who have experience in building consumer, media and technology companies. The Partners of the firm also have a background as successful entrepreneurs prior to investing in these sectors and are very well networked within the international business community. We are a growth capital investor and our strategy involves taking significant minority stakes in private companies across the seed (SEIS), development (EIS) and growth stages. We back talented CEOs and management teams who can demonstrate an ability to execute operationally and create value. The selection criteria for companies in which we invest is rigorous and we constantly think about how we can help businesses over and above just the provision of capital. We typically leverage technology, corporate partners and operational networks across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific to drive meaningful growth for our portfolio companies. We always work alongside management to optimise value during our ownership and help our companies sell to private equity and trade purchasers. The firm is launching its fourth SEIS Fund, VGC Partners Technology Seed Fund IV, for the 2020/21 tax year in partnership with Amazon Alexa, from which a number of voice technology businesses will be backed and mentored. Further information can be found on our website: ASSOCIATE POSITION VGC Partners is seeking to recruit an Associate to join our London team to focus on the firm's seed (SEIS) and development (EIS) venture capital funds and investments. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree from a leading university, 2 - 3 years' experience at a top tier strategy consulting firm, accountancy firm or investment bank and prior direct experience of working in the Investment Team of a venture capital firm. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, will work hard and have fun. You will provide an insight on market trends and evaluate investment opportunities in the consumer and media sectors. You will need to develop an understanding of financial information, such as financial statements, company accounts and market data. You will also need to access and understand wider business information such as relevant economic data and political, social and cultural events. You will be skilled at examining and interpreting data from different sources and understand the impact this will have for investment decision marking. You will need to research a set of sub-sectors and companies in depth in order to make informed recommendations to the Investment Committee. Demonstrating how you have contributed to investment decisions/exits, helped inform an investee company's business strategy or having entrepreneurial experience of building a business will set you apart from other candidates. Requirements * Sourcing new investment opportunities through research and networking while also filtering in-bound leads that the firm receives on a daily basis * Conducting due diligence on investment opportunities through desktop research, analysing financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements), meeting management and speaking to industry experts * Business analysis, financial modelling and valuation of new investment opportunities and those that are in the firm's current portfolio * Drafting research reports, presentations and investment papers to present to the Investment Committee * Identifying ways to support the firm's portfolio and working directly with investee company management, including taking up board/observer seat(s) to represent the firm's investment * Contributing to periodic shareholder updates on the firm's existing portfolio * Keeping up to date with market developments, particularly in the consumer and media sectors, while monitoring financial news using specialist media sources Benefits * Very Competitive Base Salary * Remuneration includes the potential for cash bonuses and equity ("carry") across the firm's various pools of capital, to be determined based on the candidate's experience, skillset and contribution to the firm. * Following a probation period, you will qualify for private health insurance. * Significant mentorship from the rest of the team and will work with exceptional entrepreneurs across our sectors. * You will have the opportunity to progress your career with us towards becoming a Partner of the firm over time.