SG Growth Capital

Strategic tech startup investor and advisor

Investment Manager - Early Stage, Software & AI

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Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science or Engineering is required; Computer Science or Software Engineering is strongly preferred.
At least 4 years of relevant investment experience, or at least 8 years of research or work experience in deep technology sectors, is required. Outstanding candidates without prior investment experience are also encouraged to apply.
Experience presenting complex and technical initiatives to senior leaders is required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment is required.
Demonstrated success working in ambiguous, rapidly scaling environments and comfort with high agency are required.
Genuine and deep curiosity about software and artificial intelligence markets and technology developments is required.
Strong technical knowledge of software development and artificial intelligence technology stacks is required.
Experience designing and operating software systems incorporating deep artificial intelligence technologies in a personal or professional context is required.
Experience developing technology from prototype to product stages and ability to maintain an end-user-focused outlook when taking products to market are required.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and synthesize technology and innovation trends to identify and originate investment opportunities.
Network and form partnerships within the local and global innovation ecosystem to build proprietary deal flows, leveraging existing channels and building independent deal-flow sources.
Assess commercial viability and conduct due diligence on investment targets, considering risk-reward scenarios and strategic and financial considerations.
Structure investments and negotiate investment terms in collaboration with Legal and Corporate Finance functions.
Support preparation of investment memoranda and presentations to the Investment Committee.
Manage portfolios, including assessing corporate actions and strategy implementation to grow enterprise value.
Where applicable, work with other EDB teams to assist portfolio companies with business development, branding, and awareness, supporting their development and financial objectives.
Support senior management in overall corporate strategy and processes.

Desired Qualifications

Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is strongly preferred.

SG Growth Capital is the strategic investment platform of Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore. We provide capital, networks and expertise to help portfolio companies scale across the region and globally. Through our investment arms EDBI and SEEDS, we back global leaders and local startups to drive innovation, create good jobs and support Singapore’s long-term economic resilience.

Our investments focus on high-growth sectors including the Digital Economy, Green and Bio-Economy, Next-Gen Hardware, Healthcare, and other select industry clusters. Join us and be part of the journey.

Responsibilities

The Investment Manager will work closely with and under the guidance of more senior members of the investment team to conduct the following:

Market research and deal-sourcing: Research, analyse and synthesize technology and innovation trends to identify and originate investment opportunities; Network and form partnerships within the local and global innovation ecosystem to build proprietary deal flows. Candidates are required not only to leverage existing channels, but to build their own deal-flow sources.

Due diligence: Assess commercial viability and conduct due diligence on investment targets, considering risk-reward scenarios, as well as strategic and financial considerations; Structure investments and negotiate investment terms, working closely with Legal, Corporate Finance functions. Support the preparation of the investment memo and presentation to Investment Committee.

Portfolio management: Conduct portfolio management including assessing corporate actions and strategy implementation to grow enterprise value, and where applicable, work with other EDB teams to assist on business development, branding and awareness etc, to achieve the development and financial objectives on the investment.

Corporate strategy and processes: Support senior management in overall corporate strategy and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and above in Science or Engineering, with a strong preference for Computer Science, Software engineering.

At least 4 years of relevant investment experience OR

At least 8 years of research or work experience in deep tech sectors. Outstanding candidates without prior investment experience are also encouraged to apply.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience presenting complex and technical initiatives to senior leaders.

Team player with strong abilities to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Key Skills and Attributes

Demonstrated success in working in ambiguous, quick scaling environment, comfortable with high agency.

Genuine and deep curiosity in software and artificial intelligence market and technology developments

Strong technical knowledge in software development, Artificial Intelligence technology stack

Experience in designing and operating software systems incorporating deep Artificial Intelligence technologies in personal or professional context

Have experience in developing technology from prototype to product stages and demonstrated ability to maintain an end-user-focused outlook in taking products to market.

Fluency in Mandarin is preferred

About the Company

SG Growth Capital

Strategic tech startup investor and advisor

SG Growth Capital is a government-backed investment platform in Singapore that helps tech startups grow by providing strategic capital, market expertise, and access to a global network. It co-invests with venture-capital firms to fund early-stage Singaporean tech companies, pairing them with corporate partners, government agencies, and international investors to accelerate growth. Unlike typical funds, it emphasizes building partnerships and leveraging Singapore’s position as an innovation hub and gateway for global expansion. Its goal is to strengthen Singapore’s role in global tech ecosystems, drive economic growth, and create mutually beneficial collaborations for startups, corporations, and government partners.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $119.9M
Headquarters: Singapore
Founded: Not listed

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