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Associate, Investment — Egypt
Ventures Platform
Full-time
Egypt · Remote
Posted on Aug 11, 2025
About Ventures Platform
Ventures Platform (VP) is a pan-African VC fund that invests early in mission-driven founders building capital-efficient platforms that democratise prosperity, plug infrastructural gaps, connect underrepresented communities, and improve livelihoods in Africa. Currently investing from a $46-million fund, we provide smart capital and growth support for Africa’s boldest entrepreneurs and are early investors in some of the most compelling technology companies on the African continent.
Our Thesis
We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps, and democratise prosperity in Africa by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services.
Dare. Do. Repeat
We’ve backed over 140 founders daring to redefine sectors from healthcare to logistics. They don’t just dare. They’re doers. And each day they start over again, driven by their commitment to shape Africa’s future. Notable ones include Piggyvest, Paystack, SeamlessHR, Reliance Health, Nomba, Verto, and many more.
The Associate (Investment) Role at Ventures Platform
In this position, your primary responsibilities will be generating pipeline, engaging and winning potential investment prospects, analysing companies and business plans, financial modelling, conducting due diligence, and working with other team members and external service providers to execute investments across Africa. You will also support the Senior Management Team with the full life-cycle of activities of the fund, from fundraising to sourcing deals, investment execution, and post-investment support and monitoring of portfolio companies.
Core Responsibilities
- Own Ventures Platform inbound pipeline CRM, constantly review applications, and ensure a 1-week turnaround time for each application.
- Support and lead deal execution, from deal sourcing, research, analysis, due diligence, writing memos, and overall deal execution, and develop new initiatives aimed at driving the discovery of high-quality early-stage companies.
- Take ownership of tasks and deliverables and work in conjunction with the Senior Management Team on more complex and strategic projects across various verticals.
- Assist in conducting due diligence on potential investments, working with the senior team to determine investment decisions.
- Lead financial modelling, analysis and valuation,s and investment results.
- Draft investment committee materials and other internal memoranda
- Conduct industry and company research; spearhead thematic research across various verticals.
- Actively build relationships and partnerships across the venture ecosystem and early-stage businesses, including participation in industry events, as well as representing VP as a key point of contact in meetings with founders and outside stakeholders in potential investments;
- Build strong relationships with VP’s portfolio companies, helping them grow their businesses whilst working with VP’s commercial operations team on investment and fund reporting requirements.
- Minimum of 4 years of prior experience in venture capital in Africa, with a strong preference for experience in key African markets outside Nigeria, preferably North Africa.
- Leverage local networks and market intelligence to identify, evaluate, and secure high-potential
- Ensure investment activities adhere to Egypt’s legal and regulatory requirements for venture capital
- Maintain updated knowledge of cross-border investment regulations impacting North Africa.
- Represent the firm at industry conferences, panels, and ecosystem gatherings in Egypt and MENA
Core Expertise
- A robust network of founders in the region, ideally publicly recognized within the ecosystem and actively engaged in ecosystem events.
- Technical proficiency, including product/tech knowledge, familiarity with AI, and a unique vertical interest.
- Strong writing and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate investment theses and insights.
- A creative and curious mindset, a proactive attitude, great energy, and a strong team spirit.
Core Attributes
Proficiency in:
- Early-stage startup/founder involvement: Showcasing prior engagement as a founder or pivotal early team member within a thriving VC, technology startup, illustrating direct participation in operational expansion and possessing specialised skills in scaling ventures.
- Substantial background in early-stage venture capital: Demonstrating leadership in investment initiatives, particularly in Pre-seed or Seed rounds, with a proven record of successful investments.
- Well-established networks within the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, encompassing connections within the founder, venture capital, and angel investor communities, with a preference for cultivating relationships in the North/West Africa region
- Demonstrated understanding of North Africa’s venture capital and startup ecosystem, with a specific focus
- Proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is highly desirable to engage effectively with founders and stakeholders
- Sensitivity to cultural nuances and ability to adapt communication styles accordingly.
Ventures Platform’s Proposition
We are democratising prosperity in Africa through innovation and entrepreneurship: join us as we become Africa’s leading Venture Capital firm
- An opportunity to partner with the best founders long-term to build transformative companies from day 1
- An opportunity to greatly impact the direction and success of Ventures Platform
- Competitive salary combined with incentives and a flexible work structure
- Learning and growth opportunities
If you meet these criteria, we would love to connect with you. Please fill out the form below and let’s explore this opportunity together.
Ventures Platform is an equal opportunity employer.