Investment Analyst ( Software​/AI​/Cyber​/Defence​/Physical Science

The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) is a £105m government‑backed seed fund managed by Future Planet Capital, investing in early‑stage companies in sectors critical to UK economic growth. We invest at the earliest stages of company formation, often acting as a lead investor, and work closely with founders to build companies, crowd in private capital and scale breakthrough science and technology.

This role sits at the centre of that activity. Analysts and Associates are not purely support roles — they are a core part of the execution engine of the Fund, working across sourcing, diligence, transactions and portfolio development. The role offers early responsibility, exposure to senior decision‑making, and the opportunity to work across one of the most active deep‑tech investment platforms in the UK.

You will work closely with Investment Directors and the wider team to:

• source and evaluate new investment opportunities
• lead elements of diligence and transaction execution
• contribute to building the UKI2S Fund platform and ecosystem
• support portfolio companies’ post‑investment activities

• Source and screen new opportunities from inbound and proactive channels
• Lead elements of due diligence (technical, commercial, market)
• Prepare investment materials for the Investment Committee
• Support transaction execution from initial engagement through to completion
• Engage with co‑investors and support syndicate formation

• Work with portfolio companies on key strategic and analytical projects
• Support fundraising processes and investor engagement
• Monitor company performance and identify key risks and opportunities

• Contribute to UKI2S Fund origination strategy and network development
• Engage with universities, accelerators and partners
• Support development of data‑driven sourcing and internal processes

• Early‑stage focus: work on company formation and first institutional capital
• Real responsibility: meaningful involvement in deals and decisions from the outset
• Platform leverage: access to FPC’s broader network, data and co‑investor base
• Breadth and depth: exposure across multiple sectors and investment styles
• Mission‑driven investing: direct contribution to building UK science and technology companies

• Reviewing new inbound opportunities and forming an initial view on whether to progress
• Meeting founders from university spin‑outs or early‑stage startups to understand the technology and team
• Leading parts of due diligence, including market analysis, technical assessment and commercial validation
• Working with an Investment Director to shape an investment thesis and prepare materials for the Investment Committee
• Coordinating with co‑investors to build a syndicate and support a live funding round
• Supporting a portfolio company on a specific challenge such as fundraising strategy, market entry or financial planning
• Attending industry events, demo days or ecosystem meetings to source new opportunities and build relationships
• Engaging with the broader FPC platform, including investor relations, data and impact teams

• Degree in engineering, physics, computer science or a related discipline
• Experience or strong interest in software, AI, or deep‑tech systems
• Ability to assess technical feasibility and scalability of products
• Interest in sectors such as defence, space, climate or advanced engineering

• 1‑2 years of work experience in a start‑up, consulting or large corporate
• Understanding of how to read financial statements (highly desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Ideally, some exposure to market research and market analysis using primary and secondary sources and ability to synthesize complex documents and concepts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced team environment
• Commercial judgement and curiosity

We offer a competitive salary of £40‑60k commensurate with experience, alongside a discretionary bonus linked to individual and fund performance and, in time, participation in the…