At Pride Capital Partners, we support later-stage Software and IT companies in the Benelux, DACH-region, and Nordics with flexible capital solutions. Our hybrid approach, combining private debt and minority equity, enables growth, acquisitions, and management buy-outs. With offices in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Cologne, we are a cross-border team of entrepreneurial professionals committed to creating value for ambitious tech companies.
Your role
As an associate you will be highly involved in all aspects of a deal making process. From sourcing and evaluating opportunities to supporting portfolio companies, you will play a key role in shaping our investment strategy and execution.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading deal execution from initial contact to closing
- Conducting market research and financial analysis
- Preparing investment proposals and pitch presentations
- Building and maintaining relationships with networkpartners (e.g. corporate finance advisors, PE investors)
- Supporting portfolio companies with strategic andoperation initiatives
- Preparing quarterly reports for our investors
- Guiding and collaborating with interns an analysts
- Engaging with entrepreneurs and management teams
What we offer
- A desk in our Cologne office, located in the city center
- Immediate responsibility and exposure to all aspects ofdeal-making
- A small, young and entrepreneurial team where your ideasand initiatives are valued
- A steep learning curve with experienced colleagues by yourside
- A culture that values ownership, ambition andcollaboration
- A healthy work-life balance
What you bring
- A completed master’s degree in finance, economics, businessor a related field
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience (in strategy consulting,corporate finance or private equity)
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financialmodelling
- Affinitywith the software & IT sector or would like to learn about thesector
- A proactive mindset: you enjoy creating structure whereneeded and thrive in dynamic environments
- Experience or interest in mentoring junior team members
- The ability to connect with entrepreneurs and understandtheir ambitions
- Fluency in German and English
Interested?
Are you motivated and do you have the skills mentioned? We are happy to receive your application. Please send your CV and letter of motivation to jobs@pridecapital.nl.
Tavga Khezer Lal
Marketing, HR & Operations