Venture Capital Recruiter

The UAE’s venture capital market continues to gain momentum this year, with growing activity in fintech, AI, climate tech and healthtech. Firms are competing for investors who can combine sector depth with regional networks across the Middle East. The talent pool remains tight, so hiring experienced investment and portfolio professionals still takes longer than many firms expect.

What makes the UAE’s VC landscape distinct is the pace of government-driven innovation, increasing interest from global funds and a stronger pipeline of scale-ups preparing for regional expansion. Dealflow remains resilient, and early indicators point to larger rounds, more international participation and a sharper focus on technical sectors. Firms now need people who can assess complex opportunities, manage cross-border portfolios and guide founders through rapid growth.

Selby Jennings helps firms meet these needs by connecting them with talent ready for what comes next.

Expertise in venture capital

We bring over 20 years of experience hiring across seed, early stage and growth roles, targeting candidates who understand the UAE’s evolving venture ecosystem.

Global network of VC talent

We draw from local and international pools to source professionals with strong commercial judgement and regional experience.

Hiring confidentiality

The UAE’s VC ecosystem is close-knit. We handle searches discreetly and protect sensitive information.

Long-term partnerships

We work with firms to understand culture, investment focus and long-term goals, placing people who support sustained growth.

Selby Jennings supports a broad range of firms across the venture capital ecosystem, including but not limited to:

• Early-stage venture capital firms (Seed to Series A)
• Growth equity firms (Series B+ and beyond)
• Corporate venture capital arms
• Impact and sustainability-focused VC funds
• Sector-specific firms (e.g. fintech, biotech, deep tech, climate tech)
• Family offices with direct VC investment mandates
• University endowments and innovation fund arms
• Global and regional multi-stage VC platforms

…and many more firms where innovation, scalability, and strategic investment are at the core of long-term success.

Looking to grow your team?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

Selby Jennings partners with venture capital firms globally to deliver high-impact talent across investment and capital functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:

• Investment Analyst
• Investment Associate
• Senior Associate
• Vice President – Investments
• Principal
• ESG / Impact Analyst
• Sector Specialist (e.g. Biotech, Fintech, AI)
• Fundraising Associate
• Investor Relations Associate

We connect visionary professionals with venture firms where strategic thinking, market insight, and founder alignment drive long-term success.

Looking to grow your team?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained venture capital recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.