Vice President of Investment

A lower middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Vice President of Investments to join its growing team focused exclusively on the Education and Wellness sectors.

The firm partners with founder-led and entrepreneurial businesses across fitness, nutrition, pet health, education services, and education technology. Its approach is highly hands-on and operator-driven, working closely with management teams and industry executives to drive meaningful growth and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and investment committee materials
• Evaluate and execute equity, structured equity, and growth capital investments
• Drive due diligence across financial, commercial, and operational areas
• Support sourcing efforts and build relationships across the ecosystem
• Work directly with founders, CEOs, and operating partners
• Partner with portfolio companies on growth strategy and execution initiatives
• Monitor portfolio performance and support exit planning

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of experience in private equity, growth equity, investment banking, or related investing roles
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset
• Experience with lower middle-market or founder-led businesses preferred
• Comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• Interest in Education and/or Wellness sectors strongly preferred

This role offers high ownership, direct exposure to investment decision-making, and meaningful involvement in portfolio company value creation within a focused and growing investment platform.