187 Venture Capital jobs in the United Kingdom

Associate – Growth Equity Investment Team

Location: London

We are partnering with a leading European growth equity investor to support the hire of an Associate into its London-based investment team. The firm backs visionary founders building disruptive, high-growth businesses across technology, consumer, climate, AI, and infrastructure-adjacent verticals.

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally respected platform at the cutting edge of late-stage venture and growth equity investing. The Associate will be a core part of the deal team from day one, gaining end-to-end exposure across origination, investment execution, and strategic portfolio support.

Key Responsibilities

• Origination & Thesis Building : Drive sectoral deep dives, develop proprietary sourcing strategies, and map founder ecosystems across key verticals (e.g., AI infrastructure, next-gen consumer, climate tech).

• Investment Analysis : Build and own complex financial models; conduct unit economics breakdowns, cohort analysis, TAM sizing, competitor benchmarking, and sensitivity testing for scaling-stage companies.

• Due Diligence Leadership : Coordinate workstreams across commercial, technical, legal, and ESG due diligence; engage directly with advisors, founders, and internal stakeholders.

• Transaction Execution : Support deal structuring, term sheet negotiation, and investment committee preparation; draft high-quality investment memos and board materials.

• Portfolio Involvement : Act as a thought partner to founders and management teams on operational metrics, growth strategy, international expansion, hiring, and follow-on capital planning.

• Internal Strategy : Contribute to evolving firm theses, post-mortem analysis, and refinement of internal investment frameworks.

Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, top-tier strategy consulting, growth/private equity, or founder/operator roles in high-growth technology companies.

• A strong track record of transaction execution or investment analysis, ideally with direct exposure to high-growth tech or disruptive business models.

• Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills , with comfort navigating ambiguity, rapidly scaling metrics, and non-traditional capital structures.

• High intellectual horsepower, curiosity, and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable insights.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with founders, internal stakeholders, and external advisors.

• Self-starter mindset - able to take ownership in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and contribute beyond core responsibilities.

• Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of Europe’s most respected growth platforms, supporting founders building companies of generational impact.

To apply, please submit your CV.

We are delighted to be working with an exciting growth focused private equity fund driving innovation, scale and long-term value in its chosen sectors.

The Role:

• Reporting to the CEO and board lead the firms legal and compliance function
• Key focus will be the ongoing execution of investments. In conjunction you will be expected to work with external counsel on fundraisings and general legal matters of the firm

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years PQE experience (in England & Wales)
• Ideally has worked both in practice and has in-house experience (via secondment or permanent role)
• Venture or growth equity transactional experience is preferred
• Regulatory experience would be useful but not essential

We are delighted to be working with an exciting growth focused private equity fund driving innovation, scale and long-term value in its chosen sectors.

The Role:

• Reporting to the CEO and board lead the firms legal and compliance function
• Key focus will be the ongoing execution of investments. In conjunction you will be expected to work with external counsel on fundraisings and general legal matters of the firm

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years PQE experience (in England & Wales)
• Ideally has worked both in practice and has in-house experience (via secondment or permanent role)
• Venture or growth equity transactional experience is preferred
• Regulatory experience would be useful but not essential

1–3 PQE | Venture Capital & M&A Focus

An elite international law firm is seeking to hire a Junior Associate (1–3 PQE) into its Technology Group based in London .

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior lawyer with a strong transactional background to join a highly respected team advising some of the most innovative and high-growth companies in the tech and life sciences sectors, as well as the venture capital and private equity funds that back them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising early-stage and high-growth technology companies on a range of corporate transactions, including:
• Venture capital financings (seed to late-stage)
• Private equity investments
• Buyouts and exits
• M&A transactions
• Incorporation and structuring
• Initial public offerings (IPOs)
• Working closely with a dynamic team of partners and associates on high-value, cross-border deals
• Engaging directly with founder-led businesses, venture-backed companies, and institutional investors

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience
• Solid training and experience from a leading international, UK, or boutique law firm
• Demonstrable experience in venture capital , private equity , M&A , and general corporate work
• Exposure to the tech or life sciences sectors would be advantageous
• A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in working with growth-stage companies and disruptive technologies

1–3 PQE | Venture Capital & M&A Focus

An elite international law firm is seeking to hire a Junior Associate (1–3 PQE) into its Technology Group based in London .

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior lawyer with a strong transactional background to join a highly respected team advising some of the most innovative and high-growth companies in the tech and life sciences sectors, as well as the venture capital and private equity funds that back them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising early-stage and high-growth technology companies on a range of corporate transactions, including:
• Venture capital financings (seed to late-stage)
• Private equity investments
• Buyouts and exits
• M&A transactions
• Incorporation and structuring
• Initial public offerings (IPOs)
• Working closely with a dynamic team of partners and associates on high-value, cross-border deals
• Engaging directly with founder-led businesses, venture-backed companies, and institutional investors

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience
• Solid training and experience from a leading international, UK, or boutique law firm
• Demonstrable experience in venture capital , private equity , M&A , and general corporate work
• Exposure to the tech or life sciences sectors would be advantageous
• A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in working with growth-stage companies and disruptive technologies

Confidas People Job Description

Role: Referencing Specialist - Management Due Diligence Consultant (Venture Capital & Private Equity).

About the Company

Confidas People is a leading, independent consultancy specialising in Management Team Due Diligence and People Assessment to support Venture Capital and Private Equity investment. Founded in 2017, we have been experiencing consistent year on year growth, and are now looking to add to the team to improve our capability and capacity to provide trusted advisory services to our valued clients. We operate exclusively on behalf of venture capital and private equity firms, engaging with C-suite executives of ambitious, dynamic companies, and as a result, all projects are fast-paced and demanding, but equally rewarding and stimulating.

About the Role

Working as a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting and eventually leading referencing projects. This is a vital role in helping not only the delivery of our work, but also in the growth of the business.

The role will consist of a combination of the following:

• Detailed Reference Calls & accurate note taking
• Conducting Desktop Research – confident navigating LinkedIn/Companies House & similar databases
• Report writing – analysing & summarising reference calls

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will come from a recruitment background, looking to utilise existing skills within a different environment, and without the pressures of business development. Our work is very niche and specialist, therefore we do not expect potential candidates to have exact experience of what we do. We have diverse backgrounds ourselves and understand the value of transferrable skills and experience. We offer full training through in-house, on the job training and externally provided formal courses. There will also be the opportunity to study for appropriate professional qualifications. The willingness to learn, self-motivate and contribute as part of a high-performing team is absolutely essential. We are open to considering candidates with the following experience:

• Recruitment & Executive Search
• HR, especially within a fast growth venture capital or private equity backed business
• Operational experience requiring significant people management and team building within a particular function

Essential skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent listening skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines and working under time pressure
• Confident operating at a senior level
• Proactive and collaborative
• High integrity

This is not an entry level or graduate position, and due to the senior level, we operate at, previous work experience that offers transferrable skills is essential. We work remotely, however also get together as a team once a month. This role is UK based. This is an employed position, however part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

If you would like to apply, please send a CV with covering letter to -

Working directly with a recognized Partner who is looking to further bolster the team with a Junior Associate, to support the increasing volume of high-quality Venture Capital deals.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a VC specialist role within a busy and well-integrated corporate group, while also gaining exposure on private M&A and private equity deals. You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team advising on investor and company-side venture capital transactions , with a strong focus on the technology and life sciences sectors . The work is fast-paced, international, and often involves transatlantic deals with US and European clients.

You’ll work directly with partners on transactions and play a key role as one of the first dedicated VC specialists at the firm, while also benefiting from the close collaboration and support of the wider corporate group. Joining the team at an exciting growth stage, this role offers strong client exposure, progression, and competitive compensation.

Requirements:

• Investor and company-side venture capital exposure, with private M&A experience also being preferred but not required
• Qualified between 2022-2023 (2-3PQE) in England & Wales, or another common law jurisdiction
• International and cross-border experience strongly preferred
• Strong academics

Working directly with a recognized Partner who is looking to further bolster the team with a Junior Associate, to support the increasing volume of high-quality Venture Capital deals.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a VC specialist role within a busy and well-integrated corporate group, while also gaining exposure on private M&A and private equity deals. You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team advising on investor and company-side venture capital transactions , with a strong focus on the technology and life sciences sectors . The work is fast-paced, international, and often involves transatlantic deals with US and European clients.

You’ll work directly with partners on transactions and play a key role as one of the first dedicated VC specialists at the firm, while also benefiting from the close collaboration and support of the wider corporate group. Joining the team at an exciting growth stage, this role offers strong client exposure, progression, and competitive compensation.

Requirements:

• Investor and company-side venture capital exposure, with private M&A experience also being preferred but not required
• Qualified between 2022-2023 (2-3PQE) in England & Wales, or another common law jurisdiction
• International and cross-border experience strongly preferred
• Strong academics

We are instructed by an exciting and dynamic corporate team who are looking to grow the venture capital side of their practice.

Working with a range of clients, you will have a genuine passion for venture capital and emerging companies work and play a key role in advising investors and companies from early stage through to exit. This team provides a rare platform to network with innovative technology companies and private equity investors.

You should have at least 3 years corporate experience, ideally including M&A, VC and private equity work.

For further information, please contact Alana Livingston at SSQ on 07983 468609 or by email