Investment Partner - Southeast Asia

at  Sagana

Company: Circulate Capital is the leading investor advancing the circular economy to fight plastic pollution and climate change in high-growth markets, with activities and teams spanning more than 10 countries. With over US$250m assets under management and a diverse portfolio of private equity, growth equity and venture capital investments, the firm is established at the forefront of transforming supply chains at scale to deliver substantial financial, social, and environmental value.
Circulate Capital is backed by global brands – from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola and from Dow to Unilever - and leading financial institutions, such as IFC, the European Investment Bank, and Builders Vision. Since our founding in 2018, we have been on a mission to scale solutions across the recycling and innovative materials value chains. Originally focused on South and Southeast Asia, we have broadened our scope to target untapped opportunities in Latin America and innovations globally, driving financial returns and further development of the circular economy.
Title: Investment Partner, Southeast Asia
Report To: CEO & Founder. As we build our senior Investment team this role will report into the CIO once appointed.
Location: Singapore or other Southeast Asia locations

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The successful appointment will be an accomplished private or growth equity investment partner who can direct the further deployment and development of our Asia focused investment funds, as well as prepare, deploy, and manage the to-be-formed subsequent Asia Fund II, anticipated to launch in 2025.
The Southeast Asia (SEA) Investment Partner will be responsible for guiding high-quality deal flow, performing due diligence, completing investments, and managing her portfolio to support the effective growth of companies and eventual exits.
The Investment Partner will also supervise investment professionals in SEA, work alongside other investment partners in the region, and create synergies with the Circulate Capital teams in South Asia and LATAM. The Partner will report to the CEO & Founder.
This is a full-time position based in Singapore or other Southeast Asian locations with travel required for the effective execution of responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sourcing and development of investment opportunities for the funds
• Directing due diligence, negotiations, and closing for investments
• Working regularly with portfolio company management teams to guide the growth of their business in achieving both financial and impact targets, serving as Board member
• Managing the investment team through solid behavior modeling, coaching, and mentoring to achieve the above and to further develop team members
• Coordinate with the Impact and ESG team to ensure targets are set, achieved, and reported
• Contribute to LP engagement, fundraising, and PR/Comms strategy as needed
• Suggest improvements to our approach, process, products, and services
• Be a great partner for the fund, our sister funds, and colleagues around the world