Business Development, Investments

Firm: Software Private Equity Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) Compensation: $500,000 - $1,500,000 (OTE/Total Comp) Salary Range: $400,000 - $500,000 (Base)

Position Overview

We are a leading investment firm focused on taking B2B software companies from steady growth to hyper-growth. We are looking for a Business Development professional who operates at the intersection of sales and private equity. This isn't a traditional "cold calling" role; you will be the frontline architect of our deal flow, identifying high-potential software companies and building relationships with founders to facilitate proprietary investment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Origination: Systematically identify and qualify B2B SaaS companies that fit our investment thesis (typically $5M-$50M in ARR).
• Founder Outreach: Execute high-volume, high-quality outreach to CEOs and founders. You must be able to articulate our unique operational "playbook" and why we are the right partner for their next stage of growth.
• Investment Thesis Development: Research software sub-verticals (e.g., Cybersecurity, DevOps, HRTech) to identify tailwinds and market leaders.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a rigorous CRM process, tracking every stage of the funnel from initial touchpoint to signed LOI (Letter of Intent).
• Collaboration: Partner with the investment and operations teams to transition qualified leads into deep-dive due diligence.

What We Look For

• Managing Director / Director, Software Investment Banking
• The "Hunter" Mentality: You have a background in high-growth SaaS sales (SDR/BDR/AE) or specialized PE origination. You are comfortable with high-volume outreach and navigating gatekeepers.
• Software Fluency: You understand SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, Churn, Net Retention) and can speak the language of a tech founder.
• Strategic Curiosity: You don't just want to sell; you want to understand what makes a business a good investment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills. You can distill complex investment concepts into a compelling 30-second pitch.