Location: Bristol (with regional remit across the South West)
Compensation: Competitive base + carried interest / performance-linked incentives
Firm Type: Mid-Market Private Equity Fund
A highly regarded mid-market Private Equity Fund is establishing a presence in the South West to capitalise on one of the UK's most vibrant and under served growth markets. With a proven national track record and significant committed capital, the firm is now seeking to appoint an Investment Partner to lead and scale its regional investment activity.
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a regional franchise - shaping strategy, driving origination, and developing long term relationships with founders, advisors and investors across the South West ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities Origination & Market DevelopmentBuild and lead the South West investment presence, developing a strong deal pipeline across the mid market (typically £10-100m EV range).
Establish and nurture relationships with corporate finance advisors, banks, entrepreneurs, management teams, and the local PE/VC network.
Represent the Fund as a visible and credible investor across the South West business community.
Lead transactions from end to end: evaluation, structuring, negotiation and execution.
Manage due diligence, external advisors and internal approval processes.
Work closely with management teams to design growth strategies and create long term value.
Act as Board representative for portfolio companies, supporting strategic initiatives, bolt ons, and exit planning.
Drive post investment value creation through active partnership with leadership teams.
Monitor performance and risk, ensuring alignment with fund objectives.
Develop and grow a regional investment team over time.
Contribute to the fund's national investment strategy and cross portfolio collaboration.
Uphold the firm's values of partnership, integrity and long term value creation.
A senior investment professional (typically Investment Director, Partner or Head of Office level) with a proven track record in UK mid market Private Equity or Growth Capital.
Deep personal and professional network across the South West corporate finance and investment community.
Strong origination instincts and ability to identify high quality investment opportunities.
Demonstrable success leading deal execution and portfolio management across multiple sectors.
Background likely to include Corporate Finance, M&A, Transaction Services, or Principal Investing.
Collaborative leadership style, commercial gravitas, and entrepreneurial mindset suited to building a new regional platform.
Lead the build out of a new South West investment hub with genuine autonomy.
Work within an established national mid market platform with substantial dry powder.
Shape a long term investment franchise aligned to your regional network and reputation.