Portfolio Jobs

About You:

Are you a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for startups and entrepreneurship? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at managing relationships, and have a keen eye for detail? If you have ~2-3 years of experience in a startup, consulting, or operational role, and are eager to make a tangible impact on innovative companies, we want to meet you!

About Partech:

Partech is a leading European & Africa focused venture capital firm with a diverse portfolio of companies across various sectors including the likes of Brevo, TestGorilla, Agicap, Wave, ManoMano, Sorare and many more across Europe and Africa. We are committed to spotting, supporting, and scaling the most innovative startups. As a Platform Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our portfolio companies by providing them with the resources, network, and strategic support they need to grow.

About the Role:

The Platform Associate will be responsible for supporting the operational and strategic needs of our portfolio companies, working closely with our Chief Marketing Officer. This role is ideal for someone who is early in their career, with ~2-3 years of work experience, has a strong interest in the venture capital ecosystem, is keen to roll up their sleeves and embark on a steep learning curve. You will work with/ support our investment team, portfolio companies, and external partners to drive value creation across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for a select group of portfolio companies, understanding their needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Community Building: Help foster a strong community among our portfolio founders and C-Levels by organizing events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Content Creation: Develop and curate resources (e.g., playbooks, templates, best practices) to address common challenges faced by portfolio companies.
• Ecosystem Development: Identify and engage with external partners (e.g., service providers, industry experts) who can offer valuable support to our portfolio companies.
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Visualization: Collect, track, analyze, and visualize data to provide insightful reports to investment teams and portfolio companies, to support decision-making and drive performance improvements.
• Service Provider Management: Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with service providers to ensure they meet the needs of our portfolio companies.
• Event Marketing & Communications: Create and design visuals for marketing materials related to events, to effectively engage the target audience, whilst ensuring they align with Partech's brand. And run point on creating newsletters for our portfolio.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects that support the team’s objectives, such as launching new initiatives or programs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: ~2-3 years of work experience, preferably in a startup, product management, or another operational role.
• Key Competencies:
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Visualization: Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in a clear and actionable manner, using tools like Airtable, Canva, Excel,Google Sheets, and/or data visualization software.
• Service Provider Management: Experience in sourcing, evaluating, and managing external service providers to deliver high-quality support to internal teams and portfolio companies.
• Event Marketing & Design: Ability to create compelling visual content for marketing materials, with a strong understanding of design principles and brand alignment.
• Project Management: Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in crafting content for diverse audiences.
• Creative Problem-Solving: A creative thinker with a knack for identifying innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills: A team player with a collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Growth mindset: A proactive attitude with a desire to continuously learn, adapt, and improve, both personally and professionally. You embrace challenges, see failure as a learning opportunity, and are always seeking ways to grow.
• Passion for Startups: Bonus points if you have a genuine interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and the venture capital ecosystem.

Why Partech?

• Impactful Work: You’ll have the opportunity to see in real-time, the impact of your work and how it helps promote and drive the growth and success of our portfolio and internal team.
• Learning Opportunities: As a member of the Partech team, you will be exposed to a wide range of industries, and networks, providing ample learning and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic Team: Join a high-energy and driven team of professionals who are passionate about what they do and committed to supporting each other’s success.

Partech’s Values

• Think Entrepreneur First
• Strive for Excellence
• Always be Learning
• Challenge and Support
• Explore New Frontiers

NB: To read up more about Partech, our origin story and the type of category-defining companies we back, check out our website here.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please complete this short typeform application (you’ll need to upload your CV and a short video sharing more about why you are the ideal candidate for this role).