Investment Associate/Principal

SiGMA Group, a prominent expo/events organizer in the igaming, emerging tech, marketing, and healhtech industries, and Ikigai Ventures, SiGMA's backed seed-stage venture capital firm investing in igaming and frontier technologies (blockchain, AI, etc.), are hiring an Investment Associate/Principal for our investment team. As Investment Associate/Principal, you will be responsible for wearing two different but complementary hats: 1. Working with Ikigai entails working with the current portfolio and identifying, leading, and executing new investments. This role requires attention to detail, prompt and clear communication skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and an orientation toward execution. 2. Working with SiGMA entails working with our active Corporate Development area, where you will assist in executing new M&A and partnership mandates and help with integration tasks. This role requires high-level strategic thinking, analytical skills, project management, and negotiation skills. We are seeking an Investment Associate/Principal for our investment team who is a dynamic self-starter with experience in venture capital or corporate development to help our top-tier, challenge mandates. This full-time role reports to the partners and is based in Cyprus, covering a global investment mandate. Residency permit will be provided. Are you Ready? Apply today! Responsibilities Evaluate and lead potential investments within our areas of expertise. Research and write investment memorandums as needed. Advocate for investments in which the Associate has firm conviction. Provide counter-arguments where the Associate has not formed a firm conviction. Proactively identify, evaluate, and develop new business leads from initial assessment to negotiations, final agreements, and investment through rigorous and fast-paced due diligence. Work with portfolio companies to drive value to the Group and the startups backed by it by assisting with internal alignment/expansion, fundraising, recruiting, marketing/sales, etc. Participate in external networking events with venture capitalists, c-levels, universities, industry associations, and other conferences. Develop and maintain relationships with others in the ecosystem. Working with the Investment team and collaborating internally with appropriate technical specialists, functions, and business units to align prospective investments with the business's needs. Support SiGMA's team in all aspects of open innovation activity. Also, support in integration with acquired companies and an array of tasks that touch investments and startups within the Group Write thoughtful leadership content for our Investment blogs and social media. Publicly represent SiGMA and Ikigai Ventures by speaking at and attending high-profile conferences on the firm's behalf. Share knowledge from these events with the team. Develop and drive programs, tools, and resources (including hosting events) for…