Description
SE Ventures is a $1B global venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, CA, currently deploying its $500M Fund II, backed by Schneider Electric. SE Ventures invests in bold entrepreneurs across energy tech, industrial tech, and enterprise AI. The firm has invested in more than 50 startups, including 8 unicorns: Claroty, Together AI, Scandit, BuildOps, Enable, Augury, Verkor, and Skild AI. Recent European investments include Ostrom, Makersite, Nodes & Links, and Dexory.
SE Ventures is seeking an investor to join its Europe investment team at the Senior Associate to Principal level, depending on experience. This individual will work closely with the General Partners and be highly involved in all phases of the investment process.
Location: Paris or Grenoble, France (3 days per week in the office).
Core Responsibilities
Proactively source high-quality Series A/B/C investment opportunities across Europe, with a focus on software and asset-light energy tech, industrial tech, and enterprise AI. Lead end-to-end due diligence, including customer interviews, market analysis, competitive landscaping, and financial modeling. Actively engage with portfolio companies as a board observer or director. Work closely with SE Ventures' Operating Partners to identify strategic partnership opportunities between portfolio companies and Schneider Electric. Represent SE Ventures at startup and industry events, building long-term relationships across the European ecosystem.
Qualifications
3–6 years of investing experience at a top-tier VC firm or corporate VC in Europe, complemented by prior experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, and/or as a startup founder. Strong track record of Series A/B/C software investments in Europe, ideally in energy tech, industrial tech, and enterprise AI. Excellent analytical skills and strong financial modeling capabilities. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently. Strong academic background. Fluent in English.
If this opportunity resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you.