Investment Fellow

Outward VC 

Investment Fellow  

Location:  

In-person at Central London (EC2) office with flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week 

Type:  

Fellowship (12 months starting August/September 2025) with a potential for permanent employment thereafter subject to mutual agreement 

Compensation:  

Competitive, based on experience 

About Outward VC:  

Outward VC is a London-based, FCA-regulated venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups across the UK.  Our mission is to help ambitious founders breakthrough from seed to growth stage. We see ourselves as a founder’s compass. We provide support against all odds. We are anti-hype meets quiet confidence. We are warm and knowledgeable investors. We are an agile team that values optimism, hustle, humility and collective strength. 

Backed by the British Business Bank and a diverse group of private investors, we manage over £100m of funds. Our portfolio of 27 start-ups has collectively raised over £600m in follow-on capital. Over the next 2-3 years, we plan to invest in another 20-25 exceptional start-ups. 

The Role: 

We are looking for a highly motivated Investment Fellow to join our team during an active investment phase. The individual’s primary focus will be investments and post-investment support. 

You will work directly with our General Partners and investment team on sourcing, evaluating and supporting early-stage startups.  

This is a unique opportunity for a versatile, driven individual looking to pivot into or advance their career in venture capital. You will gain direct exposure to how early-stage venture investment decisions are made and how founders are supported post-investment.  

What You’ll Do: 

Deal Sourcing and Evaluation 

• Proactively source high-potential startups and build founder relationships 
• Manage deal pipeline database 
• Attend pitch meetings and conduct first-stage assessments 
• Contribute to internal investment memos and participate in internal deal debates 

Diligence & Portfolio Support 

• Assist with market due diligence (market mapping, customer research, financial analysis) 
• Assist with founder due diligence (in-person meetings, reference calls) 

Post-investment Portfolio Support 

• Support portfolio companies with requests and founder introductions 
• Track key metrics and progress against budgets 
• Compiling portfolio updates for periodic LP reporting 

Market Research 

• Help refine and expand Outward’s investment theses 
• Identify emerging trends  

What We’re Looking For: 

Must haves: 

• A genuine interest in start-ups and venture capital 
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills 
• Natural alignment with our values: optimism, hustle, humility and collective strength 
• A self-starter who thrives in unstructured environments 
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail 

Nice-to-haves: 

• Working experience in startups, finance, or tech 
• Familiarity with financial modelling or market research tools 

What You’ll Gain: 

• Hands-on experience in early-stage investing 
• Mentorship and learning from an experienced team 
• Direct exposure to early-stage start-up founders 
• Opportunity to build a network across early-stage startup ecosystem  
• A potential path to a long-term career in VC