At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a venture capital fund supporting breakthrough research and high-potential companies.
- Company: Prestigious public university with a focus on innovation and community engagement.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape the future of venture capital and work with top-tier stakeholders.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to build a fund from the ground up.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on the innovation ecosystem in life sciences and deep tech.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in venture capital or entrepreneurship, especially in life sciences and deep tech.
The predicted salary is between 139500 - 170500 $ per year.
About the Company
Prestigious public university
Industry: Higher Education
Type: Educational Institution
Founded: 1908
Employees: 10,001+
Categories: B2C, Higher Education, British Columbia, Teaching, Vancouver, Education, Science, Sociology, University of British Columbia, Civil Engineering, Universities
Specialties: research excellence, intercultural understanding, student learning, community engagement, aboriginal engagement, alumni engagement, international engagement, outstanding work environment, sustainability
Business Classifications: B2C
About the Role
The Company is seeking a General Partner to lead its early-stage venture capital fund, which is dedicated to supporting the commercialization of breakthrough research and fostering the growth of high-potential companies in the life sciences and deep technology sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the fund's investment strategy, constructing a diverse and high-performing portfolio, and engaging with key stakeholders including entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners.
This role demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in venture capital or entrepreneurship, particularly in the areas of life sciences and deep tech, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, inaugural-fund environment.
The General Partner will have the unique opportunity to build a venture capital platform from the ground up, leveraging the support of the company's strategic partners. They must be adept at all aspects of fund management, from investment decision-making to fundraising, and be prepared to take on a multifaceted role that includes team leadership and fund operations.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of investment acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong relationship-building skills, and will be instrumental in positioning the fund as a leading source of capital for research-driven innovation. This is a pivotal role for an individual who is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the commercialization of research, and who is ready to make a lasting impact on the province's innovation ecosystem.
Functions: General Management
General Partner in Vancouver employer: Confidential
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