Vice President of Investment Strategy
Company Description
Baobab Ventures is an operator-driven deep-tech fund investing globally at the pre-seed and seed stages. The team is composed of experienced operators turned investors who have built multiple companies from inception to unicorn scale. In addition to providing capital, Baobab Ventures actively supports founders with go-to-market planning, customer introductions, and product development. The firm focuses on partnering closely with visionary entrepreneurs to accelerate innovation and long-term value creation. Role Description The Vice President of Investment Strategy is a full-time, remote role responsible for shaping and executing Baobab Ventures’ global investment approach in deep-tech. This role includes sourcing and evaluating early-stage opportunities, leading market and technology analyses, and developing fund-level and portfolio-level investment theses. The VP will oversee due diligence processes, structure and negotiate investments, and collaborate with founders on strategic initiatives such as GTM, product positioning, and growth planning. Day-to-day activities involve monitoring portfolio performance, identifying follow-on opportunities, refining sector focus areas, and presenting insights and recommendations to the investment committee. The Vice President will also help build internal frameworks, mentor junior team members, and represent the firm at industry events and founder communities.
Qualifications
Strong investment management skills, including portfolio construction and risk management. Proven experience in investments and finance, particularly in early-stage or venture capital environments. Advanced due diligence capabilities, including market, financial, technical, and team assessment. Demonstrated ability to design and execute investment strategies aligned with fund objectives. Background in deep-tech sectors (e.g., AI, frontier tech, enterprise software, hardware) is highly beneficial. Ability to work effectively in a remote, globally distributed team and manage multiple concurrent deals. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with comfort engaging founders and LPs. Relevant academic background in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CFA) is a plus.