Venture Capital Recruitement

Expertise in venture capital

Our venture capital specialists bring over 20 years of experience across China’s market. We support firms at every stage, from seed to growth equity and later stage funding. We understand the skills needed in hubs like Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen, and connect you with people who can add value to your investment strategy.

Global network of VC talent

Our search process fits the needs of the venture capital sector. We recommend candidates who match your stage focus and investment approach. We look for professionals who can handle complex deals, support portfolio performance, and work effectively in China’s fast moving market.

Hiring confidentiality

Our consultants treat every search with discretion. We handle sensitive information carefully and manage high stakes hiring with full privacy for firms and candidates. The process stays structured and professional from start to finish.

Long-term partnerships

We build long term relationships with VC firms across China. By understanding your values and goals, we identify candidates who fit your technical needs and culture. Our support continues as your firm grows and your hiring needs shift.

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

• Early stage firms from seed to Series A
• Growth equity groups from Series B and later
• Corporate venture arms of major Chinese and multinational companies
• Impact and sustainability focused funds
• Sector focused investors in areas like fintech, biotech, deep tech, and climate tech
• Family offices with direct VC mandates
• University linked innovation funds
• Multi stage VC platforms operating across China

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

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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.

Common roles recruited in China’s venture capital market span both investment and operational needs.

• Investment analysts and associates, focusing on sourcing, market research, modeling, and due diligence.
• Senior investors such as principals and partners, responsible for deal execution, portfolio strategy, and fund leadership.
• Operating partners, supporting portfolio companies with product, finance, growth, or operations.
• Sector specialists in areas like technology, biotech, deep tech, and climate tech.
• Fundraising and investor relations roles, managing LP communication, reporting, and capital raising.
• ESG and impact specialists, increasingly relevant for regulated or government-linked funds.

These roles support deal flow, portfolio performance, and long-term fund growth across China’s main hubs.

In China, employers look for a mix of technical ability, sector insight, and experience operating in fast moving markets. The most common requirements include:

Strong financial modeling, due diligence, and investment analysis.

• Backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or high growth startups.
• Experience working with early stage or growth companies, especially in tech, biotech, deep tech, and climate related sectors.
• Clear communication and the ability to work with founders, LPs, and internal teams.
• Strong local networks, which help with sourcing and evaluating deals.
• Familiarity with China’s regulatory environment and market dynamics.
•  A thesis-driven approach to research, market mapping, and opportunity assessment.

Firms want people who can support deal flow and add value to portfolio companies quickly.

Analysts and Associates, 6–10 weeks

This range fits China’s hiring environment. These roles are more common, but good candidates still get multiple offers, which slows decisions. Screening, modelling tests, and partner rounds add time.

Principals and Partners, several months

This is also true. Senior VC roles in China take longer because:

• the talent pool is much smaller
• firms look for proven deal execution in China’s regulatory environment
• cultural fit and network strength matter more at this level
• compensation and carry discussions take longer to finalize

Searches for senior talent in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen often run 3–6 months, sometimes longer if the brief is narrow.

Compensation in China varies by fund size, location, and seniority. Associates often earn around CN¥400000 to 800000 in base and bonus. Principals and partners receive higher packages that may include meaningful carried interest. Selby Jennings provides market specific salary benchmarking across hubs like Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen to support firms and candidates during hiring.