Head of Capital Investment

Our Client is leading in the venture capital and private equity industry and committed to driving Africa’s economic transformation by providing businesses with the capital, expertise, and strategic support they need to scale.

We are seeking an experienced investment professional driven by the growth of entrepreneurial ventures, strategic capital deployment, and the scaling of impactful businesses.

Role Overview

• We seek a Head of Capital Investment to spearhead the firm's investment efforts in Africa, overseeing early-stage venture capital (VC) and growth-focused private equity (PE) investments.
• Your core responsibility will be identifying, investing in, and providing strategic support to high-potential companies, assisting them with fundraising, scaling operations, and expanding strategically.
• You will be central in sourcing, selecting, and mentoring entrepreneurs and executive teams, helping them optimise financial structures, refine business models, and prepare for investment.
• You will collaborate closely with the value creation team, who will handle operational transformation, while you focus on driving investment strategies, developing portfolios, and allocating capital.
• The Head of Capital Investment will be key in defining investment strategy and building a strong network of investors, advisors, and corporate leaders to support early-stage startups and mid-market growth businesses.
• You will oversee a diverse portfolio of investments, ensuring that the companies within the firm's ecosystem have access to the resources, mentorship, and funding required for sustainable success.
• As the primary face of the firm's capital investments, you will engage with institutional investors, private capital networks, and government bodies to develop a thriving investment ecosystem.
• Reporting to the managing partner (s), you will be part of an international team of investment experts who will drive the business across Africa.
• Your ultimate goal will be transforming high-potential businesses into industry leaders by deploying capital effectively and executing strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute investment strategy, balancing early-stage VC investments with growth-stage PE deals.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in companies with strong potential for scale and impact.
• Advise and mentor entrepreneurs and executive teams, offering guidance on fundraising strategies, financial structuring, business operations, and market expansion.
• Build and maintain a robust network of investors, corporate partners, and advisors, including angel investors, VC firms, PE funds, and institutional capital providers.
• Serve as a thought leader and key representative of the firm, strengthening its presence within the investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Lead deal origination, term sheet structuring, investment negotiations, and exit planning for portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive investment pipeline development, ecosystem partnerships, and investor relations.
• Foster relationships with public sector institutions and regulatory bodies to support business-friendly investment policies.
• Support portfolio companies in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity-backed expansion strategies.
• Engage with limited partners (LPs) and institutional investors, facilitating co-investment opportunities, fundraising initiatives, and syndicated deal-making

• 10+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or entrepreneurship.
• Proven success in sourcing, structuring, and managing investments across VC and PE landscapes.
• Experience as a founder, investor, or senior executive—preferably with hands-on experience scaling businesses.
• Fundraising, financial modelling, term sheet structuring, and exit strategies expertise.
• Strong understanding of startup ecosystems (VC) and later-stage investment models (PE).
• Experience guiding companies through capital raising, valuation negotiations, and investor relations.
• Established connections with LPs, venture capitalists, and private equity investors.
• Deep knowledge of Africa’s investment ecosystem and a track record of executing deals in emerging markets.
• Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to engage with C-suite executives, institutional investors, and government bodies.
• Lagos-based with a willingness to travel globally for investment and partnership opportunities.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and ecosystem-building abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic, results-driven approach.
• Passionate about fostering Africa’s business landscape through capital and expertise.
• Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced, high-stakes investment environments.