Venture Capital Director

Posted 29 November 2024
Salary Confidential
LocationRiyadh
Job type Permanent
Discipline Senior & C-Suite Appointments
Contact NameHarry Silvester

Job description

​We are headhunting for a very unique opportunity.

Our client has retained us to search for a prominent figure in the VC industry to join a dynamic Venture Capital Studio in Saudi Arabia, backed by a leading bank.

This is not just investing—it is building. Work with visionary founders, scale transformative startups, and make a lasting impact on the region's tech ecosystem. With a high-caliber core team already in place, we are now looking for a key leader to manage the entire investment process and partner with the CEO to shape the studio’s strategic direction.

The role

  • Scan the market to find and evaluate early-stage startups, focusing on fintech and product-led tech innovation

  • Design and execute investment theses aligned with market opportunities and emerging trends

  • Oversee funding decisions with a sharp instinct for identifying high-growth potential, particularly in Seed to Series A rounds

  • Build partnerships with global VCs, founders, and innovators to elevate the MENA startup ecosystem

  • Lead a talented team of strategy and funding experts, investment analysts, and operators, fostering collaboration and success

You must have:

  • A proven track record of closing $1M+ investments and expertise in managing the entire investment cycle

  • Strong knowledge of the MENA VC ecosystem and hands-on experience with early-stage investments

  • Experience leading and mentoring investment analysts & strategy and fund managers

  • The ability to build influential global partnerships that drive growth and innovation

KSA is at the center of MENA’s growth story, with its startup ecosystem flourishing like never before. Join a VC studio model designed to build ventures from the ground up and redefine industries. With powerful financial backing and a mission to innovate, this is your chance to shape the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

For more information, contact Harry Silvester - harry@discovered.ae