Classification: Exempt / Full-Time

About our Client

Our client is a manufacturing innovation catalyst comprised of investors, real estate development professionals, and subject-matter experts. They provide private-sector capital, facilities, and equipment to support commercialization and innovation in manufacturing across the United States.

The platform was established to leverage private-sector resources and expertise to:

• Scale emerging technologies;
• Support national security priorities; and
• Rebuild the American industrial base.

The Managing Partner role is crucial in shaping and leading the platform's venture capital arm, where they will be responsible for driving fundraising, recruiting LPs, and leading investments.

Role and Responsibilities

The Managing Partner role supports the firm in the development and execution of strategic and business decisions, including:

• Leading fundraising efforts for the firm and recruiting LPs to the fund
• Expanding and implementing strategic vision for the firm
• Managing and developing the investment and evaluation team
• Overseeing the analysis and due diligence of the firm's investment portfolio
• Working with other firm affiliates to ensure effective collaboration and coordination

Professional Qualifications

• Seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years of combined experience working in venture capital, private equity, and/or supporting startups in hardware, manufacturing and advanced technology.
• Strong track record of venture capital and / or private equity investments and experience managing a portfolio of investments
• Proactive communicator and that can quickly establish credibility with LPs, founders, c-suite executives, board members, and government officials.
• Passion for technology and venture capital ecosystems. You pay close attention to technology trends and can articulate prospective long-term implications for the hardware and hardtech industry.
• Well-established and respected industry network of LPs, entrepreneurs, executives, and technology leaders in relevant domains; or the confidence that you can quickly expand their network to include these groups of individuals.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong written and verbal communication skills—direct, concise, and analytical.
• Team player, humble, and collaborative—as a small team, we all work very closely together as one unit. "We" before "I."
• Results-oriented and a self-starter, and are able to operate autonomously, while collaborating and communicating effectively with the rest of the team and other affiliates.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Natural connector who enjoys being around people, fostering relationships, and helping others.

Physical Requirements

• Standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.