Closing: Nov 24, 2023
This position has expiredPublished: Nov 15, 2023 (16 days ago)
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- Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar venture capital fund and a total of 3 years of work experience
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build a network, source companies, and develop relationships with top African entrepreneurs and other tech/entrepreneurship ecosystem players in key markets across Africa
- An analytical mind able to qualify and understand different concepts and business models
- Independently be able to form views around investment decisions, make recommendations, and present deals to senior colleagues
- Be proficient in Excel and comfortable manipulating data and building financial models
- Knowledge and experience building financial models
- Extensive knowledge, enthusiasm for, and interest in technology and start-ups
- A self-starter who thrives in an autonomous role, with excellent prioritisation, self-organisation, and execution skills
Responsibilities
- Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar venture capital fund and a total of 3 years of work experience
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build a network, source companies, and develop relationships with top African entrepreneurs and other tech/entrepreneurship ecosystem players in key markets across Africa
- An analytical mind able to qualify and understand different concepts and business models
- Independently be able to form views around investment decisions, make recommendations, and present deals to senior colleagues
- Be proficient in Excel and comfortable manipulating data and building financial models
- Knowledge and experience building financial models
- Extensive knowledge, enthusiasm for, and interest in technology and start-ups
- A self-starter who thrives in an autonomous role, with excellent prioritisation, self-organisation, and execution skills
- Sourcing new investment opportunities and leading ecosystem engagement efforts:
- Support in developing and maintaining an active partnership referral network within the African Tech ecosystem
- Conduct market analysis and keep up to speed with sector trends and market performance
- Support deep dives, industry analysis, and market mapping
- Source, identify, and evaluate new investment opportunities - startups and founders
- Attend, participate, and host industry events to promote FFA venture programs, working together with the rest of the investment team.
- Screening, Qualifying, and presenting opportunities at the Investment Committee - support on converting investment opportunities
- Support on all aspects of the pre-due diligence process (initial screening, qualification process, and internal stakeholder socialisation)
- Conduct thorough opportunities assessment, including market and competitor analysis, technical due diligence, impact modelling, and financial model review as part of the deal team
- Prepare documentation to sell new investment opportunities internally and to the Investment Committee
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