Venture Capital Recruiter

Switzerland’s venture capital market is entering a period of steady expansion, driven by deep tech, biotech, AI, fintech and advanced manufacturing. Firms will need investors who understand complex technology, operate confidently across European markets and support founders as they shift from research to commercial scale. The challenge is that experienced talent remains limited, and competition for strong investors and portfolio operators will continue to increase as more funds grow their teams.

What makes Switzerland’s VC environment distinct is its research strength, world class universities and focus on quality over volume. Deal activity is expected to rise, and capital is moving toward more technical, science driven sectors. Funds will need people who can assess technical risk, manage cross border portfolios and help scale ups expand into Europe and global markets. This shift will shape the type of talent firms compete for in the years ahead.

Selby Jennings supports firms preparing for this future by connecting them with professionals who match Switzerland’s evolving needs.

Expertise in venture capital

Our team brings more than 20 years of experience hiring across seed, early stage, growth equity and late stage roles. We focus on candidates who can operate in Switzerland’s research intensive, technical environment and support the demands of a maturing VC landscape.

Global network of VC talent

We work across local and international talent pools to find professionals with sector insight, strong commercial judgement and European market experience. Whether your strategy focuses on early stage science based ventures or growth investing, we align hires with your long term plans.

Hiring confidentiality

Switzerland’s VC ecosystem is highly relationship driven. We manage searches with discretion, protecting firm strategy and candidate privacy at every stage.

Long term partnerships

We work closely with VC firms to understand culture, investment focus and future goals. This allows us to recommend people who fit the team and support sustained performance as the market develops.

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.