Current Opportunities

Venture Capital Investor – Oxford Capital, Oxford & UK 

 

We’re hiring! Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in one of the world’s greatest knowledge and tech clusters? Oxford Capital, a leading venture capital firm in the heart of Oxford, is seeking a talented individual to join our team. 

 

As an Investor at Oxford Capital, you will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in high-growth, innovative companies across a range of sectors within the thriving Oxford ecosystem and across the UK. As part of our Investment team, you will be responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating deals, and supporting portfolio companies through to exit. We founded Oxford Capital in 1999 with a mission to help individuals and families access high growth and innovative companies. Since then, we’ve invested £500m+ into over 100 companies across the UK. We invest in digital and deeptech companies in areas including digital health, fintech, business software, climate tech, ecommerce and mobility. We love AI, digital marketplaces and SaaS models. If this connects, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities 

• Conducting detailed due diligence on potential investments 
• Preparing investment papers and presenting to Investment Committee 
• Negotiating deal terms and supporting portfolio companies 
• Monitoring and reporting on portfolio performance 

 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Strong track record in sourcing, evaluating and executing investments 
• Deep understanding of venture capital and startup ecosystems 
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills 

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• University degree, and possibly financial services qualifications  

 

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading venture capital firm at the centre of the Oxford tech ecosystem, working across the UK. You will work alongside experienced investors and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the growth and success of portfolio companies in one of the world’s greatest knowledge and tech clusters. 

 

At Oxford Capital, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience. The role is Oxford based, with regular travel to London and across the UK. Our team is hybrid but regularly get together in person at our Oxford office. If you have a passion for investing and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems in the world, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. 

 

 

Benefits 

A competitive salary with additional benefits such as private medical cover, cycle to work scheme, income protection and life assurance.  

 

Apply now 

To apply, please send through your CV and cover letter to [email protected] 

The Opportunity:  

We are recruiting into our Investor Relations team for a Business Development Manager.

 

Who are we?

Established in 1999, Oxford Capital is an alternative investment and venture capital manager that is passionate about investing in early-stage technology companies. For over 20 years, we have offered private investors and family offices access to some of the most impactful technology companies in sectors which the UK is considered a world leader.  We partner with founders to grow their businesses and deliver meaningful impact beyond just financial returns.  Alongside our venture capital funds, we have set up and manage a range of alternative investment and private capital strategies.

 

We invest with a keen sense of long-term stewardship of our clients’ funds. Our aim is to deliver strong investment performance and to conduct our investing in a manner which is socially and environmentally responsible. We believe that our investment management activities should make a difference to the world around us. Performance comes from a relentless focus on excellence in investment management and on delivering the best client experience.

 

Responsibilities

Mission:

• Cultivating existing relationships within the present client base and establishing new relationships to drive the ongoing raising of funds for our investment management offerings.
• To represent the Firm and communicate its investment strategy and products to investors
• Increasing the value of current customers, whilst attracting and onboarding new ones
• Planning and overseeing new marketing and sales initiatives
• Researching to find new investors and opportunities
• Attending conferences, industry events and investor meetings

 

The person

Essential:

• 2.1 Degree
• 5+ years experience in a sales/ business development / Investor relations / front office role
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong IT skills and record keeping
• Solutions orientated, proactive and self-starter mentality
• Team player

 

Desirable:

Experience preferably in financial services / alternative investments

Qualifications: IMC / IAD (Level 4) – or equivalent

Use of salesforce

 

Benefits

A competitive salary, bonus structure and carry pool participation; with additional benefits such as private medical cover, cycle to work scheme, income protection and life assurance.

This role offers a mixture of office and remote working.

 

Apply now

To apply, please send through your CV and cover letter to [email protected]