Investment Associate

Established in 2012, BECO Capital is one of the first venture capital firms in the GCC and the largest non-governmental VC in the region, managing $486 million in assets under management (AUM). BECO is sector-agnostic and primarily invests in Seed to Series A companies in the MENA region. Notable investments include some of the region’s biggest success stories: Careem ($3B+ exit), Property Finder ($1B+ exit), and Kitopi. BECO also has a sophisticated investor base of esteemed institutional investors and upholds high standards of governance to ensure their continued trust and partnership.

BECO Capital gets its name from the rocket launch event Booster Engine Cut Off, which occurs when the vessel has achieved sufficient altitude to exit the earth’s atmosphere. Our mission is to drive true innovation and progress in the region whilst being the most impactful investor, partner, and friend to the most talented founders MENA has to offer. 

The Investment Associate role is a critical role in BECO’s investment team, and offers a unique opportunity to shape a new strategy for one of the region’s largest non-governmental venture capital firms. As a key member of the investment team, you'll be working directly with the investment team to conduct due diligence on prospective investments as well as manage the portfolio. If you're ready for an exciting entrepreneurial journey, read on and let’s connect!

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Oversight: Support in portfolio monitoring and ensure accurate data collection for regular LP updates. Drive portfolio reviews and prepare strategic summaries for senior leadership.
• Deal Due Diligence: Contribute to due diligence for new deals and follow-on rounds, collaborating with General Partners to ensure thorough and timely analysis aligned with investment criteria. Assist in the preparation of investment related materials for pitch decks and due diligence materials where needed.
• Modelling & Data Analysis: Preparing in-depth and robust models from scratch for each analyzed opportunity (web analytics, market sizing, unit economics, CAC/LTV modelling, cohort analysis etc.).
• Valuation and Risk Analysis: Oversee valuation models and sensitivity analyses, assessing risks and testing scenarios for potential returns. Mentor junior team members in these processes.
• Product and Service Evaluation: Lead product demos and testing, providing strategic feedback and comparisons to inform investment decisions.
• Market and Economic Analysis: Direct market research and analysis to identify high-impact opportunities and emerging risks, ensuring actionable insights for the investment team.
• Research: Gather research and analysis for deal primers and investment memos for new and existing opportunities. Contribute to creating all IM’s from initial memos all the way up to follow-on memos.
• Document & System Management: Performing data entry tasks as needed, ensuring accuracy and timely input of key information received from our portfolio companies into our internal systems. Maintaining and ensuring all documents (legal documents, portfolio company updates, etc). are up to date and maintaining portfolio information and updates.