A11
Tech
Associate-PrivateEquity(m/f/d)
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“Associate - Private Equity (m/f/d) at A11. Improve investment workflows. Improve portfolio value creation”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years working experience, Private equity experience, Corporate M&A experience, Investment banking experience, Strategy consulting experience, Financial modelling experience, Commercial due diligence experience, Financial due diligence experience, M&A experience, Transaction advisory experience, Excellent analytical skills, Fluent in German, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Small-cap private equity experience, Mid-cap private equity experience, MBA from leading university, Excellent study results
What You'll Do.
Improve investment workflows
Improve portfolio value creation
Identify investment themes
Source platform opportunities
Source add-on opportunities
Meet potential targets
Identify off-market deal flow
Conduct market research
Benchmark competitors
Prepare investment memos
Support due diligence
Coordinate due diligence
Support acquisition financing
Support SPA negotiations
Support portfolio companies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Diverse stakeholders; Management teams; External advisors; Legal counterparties; Finance counterparties; Experienced investment team; Platform experts
Communication Scope
Interacting with stakeholders; Presenting to stakeholders
Full Job Description
About the Job As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious companies to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact. Project A is a Berlin-based tech investor with > EUR 1.3b in assets under management and two dedicated investment strategies: early-stage VC investments as well as co-investments with leading PE funds in buyout and growth transactions. The firm has invested in over 130 companies, which include European leaders such as sennder, Trade Republic, Spryker, LUQOM and yoummday. Our platform team of >120 functional experts provide our portfolio companies with exclusive operational support to excel in all areas of tech, growth, data and people. Since 2016, Project A has co-invested with leading private equity funds such as EQT, Oakley, and Bregal in mid-market buyout and growth transactions. Our current fund includes 6 active portfolio companies. Now, we are taking the next step in our journey by transitioning from a co-investment-only model to a more expansive direct private equity strategy, which will focus on small-cap companies with high growth ambitions in DACH. To support this evolution, we are launching a new buyout fund with c. €200m in equity commitments and are looking for a (Senior) Associate to become part of the inaugural team led by two experienced Private Equity Partners - entrepreneurial, based in Berlin and part of a vibrant tech investing platform. In this role, you’ll: As a (Senior) Associate - Private Equity at Project A, you will take on a highly entrepreneurial role and actively shape the build-up of our new direct investment strategy. Your responsibilities will cover the whole deal cycle: Applied AI: Continuously improving the investment workflows and portfolio value creation through application of customized AI tools and processes. Deal Sourcing & Origination: Identifying investment themes and actively sourcing platform and add-on investment opportunities. Building and leveraging networks, initiat
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