Entrepreneur Partner

Job description

About SMEVentures SMEVentures is the leading platform for Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) in Asia Pacific, with a core focus on the ANZ market. We've built a unique investment model that backs elite entrepreneurs to find, acquire, and lead established, profitable SMEs. We address the succession challenge faced by many SMEs by connecting talented entrepreneurs with retiring owners to continue their legacy and drive the next phase of growth. The Opportunity: As our portfolio grows, we are adding a senior partner to our leadership team to deepen the support we provide to our entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneur Partner will work directly alongside our Managing Director, serving as a hands-on partner to our searchers and a board member across our portfolio companies. The core of this role is coaching and mentoring searcher fund entrepreneurs through the entire lifecycle: sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, navigating the transaction, and building the business post-acquisition. The search and acquisition process is inherently stressful and uncertain. The right person finds energy in being a steady, trusted presence that helps entrepreneurs make clear-headed decisions unde...