Your mission
Joining our London office as an Investment Analyst is a unique opportunity to be part of Lakestar’s mission to support Europe’s most promising technology entrepreneurs. In this role, you will play an active role in building out Lakestar’s presence in the UK by identifying and evaluating high-potential investment opportunities while engaging with the local tech ecosystem.
You will work closely with the investment team to contribute to sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, helping to solidify Lakestar’s reputation as a leading venture capital firm in the UK and beyond.
Your Responsibilities
Deal Flow and Investment- Actively and passively source early-stage opportunities through market research, trend analysis, and competitive landscape evaluations.
- Leverage Lakestar’s network, data analysts, and external insights to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and actionable opportunities.
- Screen inbound deals, assessing key business metrics such as scalability, market fit, and growth potential.
- Conduct first-level due diligence, including analyzing financial data, business models, and market penetration.
- Prepare investment materials and contribute to discussions during deal flow meetings, helping prioritize high-potential opportunities.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) of portfolio companies and provide analytical support.
- Assist in preparing board materials and support ongoing portfolio company operations.
- Facilitate introductions and connections for portfolio companies to customers, partners, or potential follow-on investors.
- Build and nurture relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and key stakeholders in the UK tech ecosystem.
- Represent Lakestar at industry events, conferences, and networking initiatives in the UK to enhance visibility and strengthen the firm’s local presence.
- Stay engaged with the UK startup community, identifying emerging trends, innovative companies, and potential investment opportunities.