Investment Partner
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Finance & Banking
Portfolio & Asset Management, Capital Markets
Role Overview
Meravo Capital, an operationally led emerging markets growth equity firm, is hiring an Investment Partner for its Fund I, which targets African digital 'infrastructure orchestrators' — asset-light fintech and digital platforms at Series B and C stage. This is a foundational senior hire: the Investment Partner works directly alongside the Managing Partner as the fund's senior investment professional, sharing responsibility for deal origination, execution, portfolio management, and LP relations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and co-lead deal origination across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Francophone West Africa
- Conduct and oversee investment due diligence at Series B and C stage, including financial modelling, market analysis, regulatory assessment and management evaluation
- Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and manage documentation from term sheet through to close
- Take active portfolio management responsibility post-investment, including board representation, KPI oversight, covenant monitoring and follow-on investment assessment
- Contribute to LP fundraising and investor relations, supporting the Managing Partner in institutional conversations
- Build and develop the operating team (Deal Origination, Portfolio Operations, Data & Systems) as the fund scales
- Represent Meravo Capital externally at industry events, with regulators and ecosystem bodies
- 10+ years of investment experience, with at least five years in growth equity, venture capital or private equity focused on Emerging Markets
- Demonstrable investment track record at Series B stage or beyond, with examples of value creation
- Africa market knowledge — on-the-ground operating or investing experience strongly preferred
- Strong relationships within the fintech and digital infrastructure ecosystem
- Financial modelling proficiency and ability to lead due diligence across complex, multi-jurisdictional businesses
- DFI experience, board experience, and Francophone West Africa exposure are highly desirable
Competitive base salary with a contractual step-up on first close, meaningful carried interest participation (3-year cliff, ratable vesting), and co-investment rights alongside the fund.
Title:
Partner, Meravo Capital. Location is flexible, with regular travel across target markets.
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