The Sovereign AI Fund
Managing Partner Job Description:
The Managing Partner role in the Sovereign AI Unit is a pivotal leadership position, critical to the success of the Unit’s mission to strengthen the UK’s sovereign capability in frontier AI. The Managing Partner will sit at the centre of the Unit and lead the investment committee. They will help define the Unit’s investment strategy across the full range of the Unit’s priority areas, and oversee the sourcing, evaluation and execution of the deals that will define how the Unit deploys ~£500 million. It requires a rare blend of deep investment expertise, understanding of AI and strategic leadership, with strong credibility and influence across the AI ecosystem.
Key responsibilities:
– Develop and lead a high-conviction investment strategy for the Sovereign AI Unit, shaping strategic priorities and designing a due diligence process in line with market best practice.
– Lead the sourcing, evaluation and execution of deals across the full range of the Unit’s portfolio from Seed to Growth rounds.
– Act as a central convener between industry, government and investors.
– Attract and retain world-class talent to enhance the UK’s position in AI
Who are we looking for?
– Currently working as an investor either in a VC firm, Corporate venture team or equivalent and has lead notable investment rounds.
– Track record of investments across frontier tech, showing adaptability of investment thesis and a capability to show conviction and win investment deals.
– Exposure to AI industry. Has a strong network and credentials within the UK AI & VC ecosystem and beyond
– Built, or managed, teams before.
Our recruitment team ( kindly supported via @AISI ) have started reaching out to candidates but we would love for interested people to apply by getting in touch with Eliza.Cudmore@dsit.gov.uk. She will share more details and continue the process.
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