Growth Equity Senior Associate / Vice President
Senior Associate / Vice President - Growth Equity Fund
Location: San Mateo, California (Hybrid)
Firm Type: Private Investment Firm
Assets Under Management: $1B+
About Our Client:
Our client is a private investment firm based in San Mateo, California, specializing in growth-oriented private equity investments in founder-led, lower middle-market companies across North America. The firm focuses on businesses at key inflection points-where flexible capital and strategic support can unlock transformational growth.
Role Overview:
The firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Vice President to join its investment team. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to be deeply involved in all aspects of the investment lifecycle, including deal execution, portfolio strategy, and value creation.
Investment Focus:
- Sectors: B2B software, industrial technology, managed solutions, and technology-enabled services
- Target Companies:
- $10-250 million in revenue
- $1-30 million in EBITDA
- 10-20%+ annual growth rates
- Typical equity investments range from $15-75 million
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support deal sourcing, diligence, and execution
- Collaborate directly with founders and senior leadership of portfolio companies
- Drive strategic initiatives, M&A opportunities, and operational improvements
- Contribute to portfolio monitoring and value creation planning
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 4-6+ years of experience in private equity, growth equity
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience evaluating and executing investments
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for scaling businesses
- Prior experience investing in software or tech-enabled services is strongly preferred
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, and hands-on environment
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