Investment Manager

Mediahuis Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of Mediahuis. Our team invests in high-potential start-ups that have an ambitious growth plan in Europe and beyond. Our goal is to build a portfolio of companies in new digital markets that will stand the test of time. In less than 18 months since inception, MHV managed to invest in leading edtech companies such as Lepaya, Perlego, Bunch, Myskillcamp and Tomorrow’s University. To help us close more investment opportunities, we are looking for one senior investment manager to help us find these companies, connect with founders to learn more about their business and review the market they are operating in.

You will work closely with the team on a weekly basis but also have the competence to manage your own work streams. You will have full responsibility on a market segment and will deliver, evaluate and sign new investments to add to the portfolio. We are looking for an experienced profile that can run a deal from first meeting a founder to signing a term sheet, support on due diligence and closing the investment — as well as support on managing the portfolio companies.

Our team is based in Amsterdam and is currently composed of one senior investment manager, one investment lead and one deal lead, all looking for the next big thing. We are expanding and are looking for one senior investment manager to join the team!

What you will be doing

• Manage your own dealflow in a predefined sector and propose top tier investments to the team
• Build long lasting relationships with founders as we evaluate their company for investment
• Lead a case from first contact with the founder to commercial due diligence and support in post-closing portfolio management
• Present investment memorandums to executive board members in clear and fluent English
• Excel in financial analytics of growth-stage companies, from past 24 month performance reviews to challenging assumptions in future projections
• Research the market for dynamics, trends and key competitors to understand the space our potential investments operate in and share these insights with the team
• Understand the strategic direction of the portfolio and find new investments in line with our ambitions
• Understand the basic legal dimensions of a deal
• Put Mediahuis Ventures on the map through networking and attending events, promoting the brand and representing what we stand for
• Educating yourself on entrepreneurial success by speaking to (former) founders, fellow VCs, relevant experts and digesting loads of books, podcasts and blog posts

About you

• You sink your teeth in a case, making sure you understand all strengths and flaws, leaving no stone unturned in your assessment of a potential investment
• You scrutinise over details to ensure financials models are flawless and substantiated with the right data
• You enjoy both autonomy and teamwork and thrive under pressure
• You have a self-starting entrepreneurial personality who likes taking ownership and achieving goals
• You have excellent people and communication skills, driven by a positive go-getter attitude
• You are able to manage, educate and grow analysts into senior investment managers over a timespan of two years
• You have a passion for the markets we are active in; Mediatech, Edtech and HRtech

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in venture capital, strategic consulting, investment banking, private equity or similar industries
• Complete fluency in written and spoken English is a must
• Willing to live in Amsterdam or nearby to work with the team in real life
• Provide a visa for work eligibility in Europe if needed

Please enter!If this inspires you and you would really love to be part of this, don’t hesitate and apply now. We would love to receive your resume and if possible a recommendation of previous and relevant work. Motivational letter is not required for this position. For any questions regarding this vacancy you can reach out to our recruitment department by email (recruitment@mediahuis.nl), WhatsApp of by phone at +3188-8247721.

About Mediahuis
With more than 70 brands in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland and Germany, Mediahuis is one of the Europe’s fastest growing media organizations. Our team leverages this broad network and expertise to source, invest in and support the fast- growing European tech companies. Our portfolio includes top European companies such as Lepaya, Bunch, MySkillCamp, Perlego, Tomorrow’s Education and Mather Economics. For more info check out https://www.mediahuis.com/en/activities/mediahuis-ventures/.