Private Equity - Deal Origination (Volunteer) Triple Arch Equity is tackling a hard problem in Private Equity - Data, Pipelines and Observability. Role Summary We are looking for a volunteer for our PE team focused on sourcing investment opportunities using automation / Agentic AI in the UK lower-mid-market sector. Key Responsibilities Conduct AI desk research to identify potential target companies that align with our investment criteria. Analyse publicly available data and company information (financials, ARR/MRR metrics, market position, competitor landscape) with AI and build short-form summaries for review. Using AI to Assist in building and maintaining lead lists and CRM databases of companies, founders, key contacts, intermediaries and advisors. Support AI outreach via email, LinkedIn and phone calls to founders, CTOs, growth executives, brokers, accelerators and advisers to gauge initial interest. Using AI to Prepare briefing slide decks or internal summaries for the origination team focusing on industry dynamics, business models, and growth metrics. Attending, where possible, introductory meetings with senior colleagues and company prospects; capture meeting notes, follow-up items and key insights. Track outreach activity and pipeline metrics for sector leads: number of contacts initiated, responses received, meetings arranged, leads qualified. Qualifications & Skills Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in finance, business, economics, computer science, engineering or related discipline. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: confident writing to and speaking with senior stakeholders (founders, execs) and intermediaries. Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, PE savvy environment with grit and hustle. Bonus: Software Engineer / Automation Engineer capabilities. (Not software developer, think systems not coding) Learning Outcomes & KPIs Assist in achieving weekly/monthly outreach targets specific to the Acquisition sector: number of companies contacted, responses generated, meetings secured. Support pipeline generation for business targets: number of target companies identified; qualified leads passed to the origination team. Receive regular mentorship from deal originators; build practical exposure to sourcing, screening and early-stage qualification of investment opportunities. Why Join Us? We have a no secrets environment with most of our operations; you will learn almost every aspect of what it would be like to work in a Private Equity Firm. All of this to say, 1. If you are a stellar performer, we will hire you and work for us full time. 2. We operate in a no B.S environment. What we see, you can see. First Quantity and then work towards Quality. 3. We will let you go if you don't meet our expectations. Sorry, it's hard industry and mediocrity comes with a price. 4. Do not apply if you don't have grit and hustle. Opportunity Description is a guideline and not final. 5. The directors read every application. Using AI to write overly professionally or giant slop of text will get you disqualified. 6. Don't upload CV's, a short paragraph with your qualification + what you can help with is more than enough (no more than 10 lines). Please don't spam us on social media. It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission. MyHQ at Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AU, United Kingdom Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS, United Kingdom.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Private Equity - Deal Origination (Volunteer) Triple Arch Equity is tackling a hard problem in Private Equity - Data, Pipelines and Observability. Role Summary We are looking for a volunteer for our PE team focused on sourcing investment opportunities using automation / Agentic AI in the UK lower-mid-market sector. Key Responsibilities Conduct AI desk research to identify potential target companies that align with our investment criteria. Analyse publicly available data and company information (financials, ARR/MRR metrics, market position, competitor landscape) with AI and build short-form summaries for review. Using AI to Assist in building and maintaining lead lists and CRM databases of companies, founders, key contacts, intermediaries and advisors. Support AI outreach via email, LinkedIn and phone calls to founders, CTOs, growth executives, brokers, accelerators and advisers to gauge initial interest. Using AI to Prepare briefing slide decks or internal summaries for the origination team focusing on industry dynamics, business models, and growth metrics. Attending, where possible, introductory meetings with senior colleagues and company prospects; capture meeting notes, follow-up items and key insights. Track outreach activity and pipeline metrics for sector leads: number of contacts initiated, responses received, meetings arranged, leads qualified. Qualifications & Skills Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in finance, business, economics, computer science, engineering or related discipline. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: confident writing to and speaking with senior stakeholders (founders, execs) and intermediaries. Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, PE savvy environment with grit and hustle. Bonus: Software Engineer / Automation Engineer capabilities. (Not software developer, think systems not coding) Learning Outcomes & KPIs Assist in achieving weekly/monthly outreach targets specific to the Acquisition sector: number of companies contacted, responses generated, meetings secured. Support pipeline generation for business targets: number of target companies identified; qualified leads passed to the origination team. Receive regular mentorship from deal originators; build practical exposure to sourcing, screening and early-stage qualification of investment opportunities. Why Join Us? We have a no secrets environment with most of our operations; you will learn almost every aspect of what it would be like to work in a Private Equity Firm. All of this to say, 1. If you are a stellar performer, we will hire you and work for us full time. 2. We operate in a no B.S environment. What we see, you can see. First Quantity and then work towards Quality. 3. We will let you go if you don't meet our expectations. Sorry, it's hard industry and mediocrity comes with a price. 4. Do not apply if you don't have grit and hustle. Opportunity Description is a guideline and not final. 5. The directors read every application. Using AI to write overly professionally or giant slop of text will get you disqualified. 6. Don't upload CV's, a short paragraph with your qualification + what you can help with is more than enough (no more than 10 lines). Please don't spam us on social media. It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission. MyHQ at Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AU, United Kingdom Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS, United Kingdom.
SkilledUp Life brings together over 47,500 skilled volunteers from 136 countries, seeking to gain more experience and skills by supporting cash-starved tech founders who need volunteers to help grow their startups due to limited hiring capabilities. About the Opportunity We are building Version 2 of SkilledUp Life after operating our Minimum Viable Product for 4 years. Our tech stack includes: Front-end: Vue.js Database: MariaDB Hosting environment: AWS EC2 + S3 We are looking for front-end developers. The product team is led by an experienced full-time Senior Software Engineer. Our Needs Activities: Collaborate with our CEO and product team to develop the web application Make daily commits Test fully and identify bugs Refine the application based on user feedback Skills You Might Develop: Understanding of the product development lifecycle Experience working with an international team to build a widely used application Learn to thrive in a small, dynamic team Develop attention to detail, consistency, and rapid delivery skills Endorsements Upon delivering satisfactory outcomes, we will: Provide a testimonial for your profile on SkilledUp Life Write a LinkedIn testimonial upon request, which can be added to your CV/resume Allow you to add SkilledUp Life to your LinkedIn profile Issue a Letter of Recommendation Disclaimer This is a voluntary position with no financial compensation, promise of paid work, or taxable benefits. Copying, scraping, or downloading data from SkilledUp Life without explicit permission is illegal. Our addresses: MyHQ, Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AU, UK Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS, UK
Nov 05, 2025
Full time
SkilledUp Life brings together over 47,500 skilled volunteers from 136 countries, seeking to gain more experience and skills by supporting cash-starved tech founders who need volunteers to help grow their startups due to limited hiring capabilities. About the Opportunity We are building Version 2 of SkilledUp Life after operating our Minimum Viable Product for 4 years. Our tech stack includes: Front-end: Vue.js Database: MariaDB Hosting environment: AWS EC2 + S3 We are looking for front-end developers. The product team is led by an experienced full-time Senior Software Engineer. Our Needs Activities: Collaborate with our CEO and product team to develop the web application Make daily commits Test fully and identify bugs Refine the application based on user feedback Skills You Might Develop: Understanding of the product development lifecycle Experience working with an international team to build a widely used application Learn to thrive in a small, dynamic team Develop attention to detail, consistency, and rapid delivery skills Endorsements Upon delivering satisfactory outcomes, we will: Provide a testimonial for your profile on SkilledUp Life Write a LinkedIn testimonial upon request, which can be added to your CV/resume Allow you to add SkilledUp Life to your LinkedIn profile Issue a Letter of Recommendation Disclaimer This is a voluntary position with no financial compensation, promise of paid work, or taxable benefits. Copying, scraping, or downloading data from SkilledUp Life without explicit permission is illegal. Our addresses: MyHQ, Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AU, UK Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS, UK
At SkilledUp Life, we empower individuals to gain valuable real-world experience that accelerates their careers, while enabling tech startups to grow with the support of skilled Volunteers. Our global community has grown to over 57,500 Volunteers across 146 countries, helping hundreds of startups-primarily in the UK and USA-scale sustainably. About the Opportunity Are you passionate about helping startups grow and making real connections with people? Skilledup life is seeking a results-driven and strategic Deputy Head of Sales Volunteer to support the Head of Sales in driving revenue growth, optimizing sales processes, and managing the performance of the sales team across Europe. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and motivator with a passion for building relationships and achieving ambitious goals. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of the European market and digital channels to attract users, generate leads, and support customer acquisition and Sales team efforts for early-stage startups. You'll help tell the story of our startup partners, highlight their value, and support them in reaching new audiences. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in team management skills, leadership opportunity, sales, lead generation, and account management while contributing to the growth of exciting, early-stage tech ventures. Activities Identify and engage potential customers and users within Europe. Lead, train and motivate a team of sales managers to ensure consistence performance and growth. Manage sales operations including pipeline tracking, forecasting and performance analysis. Assist in developing and executing sales strategies to meet and exceed company revenue target. Leverage social media, email campaigns, community platforms, and direct outreach to support acquisition. Collaborate with startup founders to craft value-driven messaging for their products. Execute digital outreach campaigns and track leads and conversions. Support Europe-based startup partners with their go-to-market efforts. Provide weekly reports on campaign performance and user engagement. Requirements Strong communication skills, fluent in English and preferably other European languages. Interest in startup growth, sales, and user acquisition. Familiarity with the European market and customer behavior. Ability to work remotely and independently. Experience in marketing, business development, or community outreach is a plus. Duration 3 hrs. per day Monday to Friday Part-time Fully remote Acquired Skills Experience in user and customer acquisition in the European startup ecosystem. Enhanced outreach, communication, and sales funnel skills. Ability to craft compelling messaging and execute lead generation campaigns. Familiarity with CRM and outreach tools. Real-world exposure to early-stage startup sales strategy. Endorsements Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will: Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life. Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume. Allow you to add SkilledUp Life Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile. Disclaimer This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind. It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission. MyHQ at Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AU, United Kingdom Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS, United Kingdom.
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
At SkilledUp Life, we empower individuals to gain valuable real-world experience that accelerates their careers, while enabling tech startups to grow with the support of skilled Volunteers. Our global community has grown to over 57,500 Volunteers across 146 countries, helping hundreds of startups-primarily in the UK and USA-scale sustainably. About the Opportunity Are you passionate about helping startups grow and making real connections with people? Skilledup life is seeking a results-driven and strategic Deputy Head of Sales Volunteer to support the Head of Sales in driving revenue growth, optimizing sales processes, and managing the performance of the sales team across Europe. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and motivator with a passion for building relationships and achieving ambitious goals. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of the European market and digital channels to attract users, generate leads, and support customer acquisition and Sales team efforts for early-stage startups. You'll help tell the story of our startup partners, highlight their value, and support them in reaching new audiences. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in team management skills, leadership opportunity, sales, lead generation, and account management while contributing to the growth of exciting, early-stage tech ventures. Activities Identify and engage potential customers and users within Europe. Lead, train and motivate a team of sales managers to ensure consistence performance and growth. Manage sales operations including pipeline tracking, forecasting and performance analysis. Assist in developing and executing sales strategies to meet and exceed company revenue target. Leverage social media, email campaigns, community platforms, and direct outreach to support acquisition. Collaborate with startup founders to craft value-driven messaging for their products. Execute digital outreach campaigns and track leads and conversions. Support Europe-based startup partners with their go-to-market efforts. Provide weekly reports on campaign performance and user engagement. Requirements Strong communication skills, fluent in English and preferably other European languages. Interest in startup growth, sales, and user acquisition. Familiarity with the European market and customer behavior. Ability to work remotely and independently. Experience in marketing, business development, or community outreach is a plus. Duration 3 hrs. per day Monday to Friday Part-time Fully remote Acquired Skills Experience in user and customer acquisition in the European startup ecosystem. Enhanced outreach, communication, and sales funnel skills. Ability to craft compelling messaging and execute lead generation campaigns. Familiarity with CRM and outreach tools. Real-world exposure to early-stage startup sales strategy. Endorsements Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will: Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life. Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume. Allow you to add SkilledUp Life Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile. Disclaimer This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind. It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission. MyHQ at Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AU, United Kingdom Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS, United Kingdom.