Deal Origination Manager

Mayfair, London

 

With a strong track record of investing in founder-led businesses, we are actively deploying capital across the UK lower and mid-market technology sector. To strengthen our proprietary sourcing capabilities, we are seeking an experienced Origination Director to join our investment team.

You will work closely with investment professionals and partners across the firm, playing a critical role in identifying, developing, and converting high-quality investment opportunities.

 

 

As a key member of the investment team, you will be responsible for generating a consistent pipeline of proprietary investment opportunities across the UK technology ecosystem, with a particular focus on software, SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, data, AI, and tech-enabled services businesses.

 

 

•Conduct detailed market mapping of attractive software and technology sub-sectors.

•Identify founder-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses aligned with the firm's investment strategy.

•Execute structured, multi-channel outreach campaigns targeting founders, CEOs, and senior management teams.

•Develop trusted relationships with business owners well before a transaction process begins.

•Regularly attend industry conferences, networking events, and technology forums across the UK.

•Maintain a disciplined CRM process to track relationships, opportunities, and engagement history.

•Leverage modern origination technologies, AI tools, and data platforms to build sourcing advantages.

Adviser and Ecosystem Coverage

•Build strong relationships with M&A boutiques, corporate finance advisers, investment banks, accountants, lawyers, and technology sector intermediaries.

•Ensure the firm remains front-of-mind for relevant transactions and founder introductions.

•Develop relationships with technology accelerators, venture funds, founder communities, and industry associations.

•Deliver regular market intelligence and thematic insights to the investment team.

Strategic Contribution

•Support the development of sector investment theses.

•Monitor emerging technology trends and founder activity across the UK ecosystem.

•Work closely with investment professionals to qualify opportunities and facilitate management meetings.

•Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm's origination infrastructure and processes.

 

•Degree from a leading university or equivalent professional experience.

•7-12 years of relevant experience in private equity origination, technology M&A, investment banking, corporate finance advisory, business development, or growth investing.

•Demonstrable track record of building relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and senior decision-makers.

•Strong understanding of UK technology and software markets.

•Experience sourcing investment opportunities within SaaS, software, fintech, cybersecurity, data, AI, or technology-enabled services sectors.

•Exceptional communication and networking skills.

•High levels of commercial judgement and intellectual curiosity.

•Entrepreneurial mindset with the resilience and discipline required for proactive outreach.

•Strong CRM, data analytics, and AI tool proficiency.

•Willingness to travel regularly across the UK.

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

•Genuine enthusiasm for technology and entrepreneurship.

•Hunger, persistence, and a strong work ethic.

•Natural relationship-building ability with founders and advisers.

•Strong commercial instincts and investment judgement.

•High integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.

•A self-starting mentality with the ability to operate independently.

 

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial private equity firm during an exciting period of growth. You will play a central role in shaping the firm's origination strategy while working alongside experienced investors with deep expertise in technology and software investing.

You will be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture that values initiative, creativity, and long-term relationship building, with significant opportunity for career progression and impact.

Location: Mayfair, London

Sector Focus: Technology, Software & SaaS

Investment Focus: Founder-led UK lower and mid-market businesses

Travel: Regular UK-wide travel required  within UK