Principal, Woven Capital

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Partner / Principal based in London to shape the EMEA investment strategy, deepen founder and co-investor relationships, and help formalize the organization’s presence in EMEA. Reporting to the CIO, this role will lead investments end-to-end, conduct due diligence, build trust relationships with business units on collaboration projects, and train and mentor other team members to support their professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop investment opportunities by building and leveraging referral networks and relationships to generate high-quality deal flow.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry leaders in the organization’s areas of focus.
• Lead investment due diligence through market and industry research and engagement with company management, industry participants, competitors, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop financial models and investment analyses, including valuations, optimal capital structures, investment terms, potential returns, and exit scenarios.
• Structure and negotiate transactions, including drafting and reviewing term sheets, expressions of interest, and letters of intent; negotiate deal terms and transaction documents with prospective portfolio companies, co-investors, and other relevant parties.
• Develop investment recommendations by preparing and presenting investment memos to the Investment Committee for review and approval.
• Drive portfolio value creation by actively monitoring investments; participate in board meetings as a director or observer; advise portfolio companies on strategy and growth; facilitate strategic partnerships and business opportunities between portfolio companies and Toyota Group companies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, or private equity, with a strong track record of sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a strong analytical foundation. A degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, science, or another relevant discipline is preferred.
• Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated leadership; able to drive initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, build alignment across diverse interests, and navigate complex organizational dynamics to achieve results.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across Toyota and its broader ecosystem and translate those relationships into strategic opportunities and tangible business outcomes for portfolio companies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex ideas and tailor messages and presentations to different audiences.
• Track record of hiring, developing, and mentoring talent, as well as leading teams and managing multiple priorities in parallel.
• Ability to navigate cultural, linguistic, and organizational differences and move initiatives forward across global teams with different decision-making processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, JD, or advanced graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Math, or another quantitative discipline.
• Japanese language ability (plus, not required).
• Experience working, studying, or living in different cultures and geographies (plus, not required).

Compensation & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Location

• London (EMEA investment strategy)