Investment Principal - Platform

Any of our Offices (Kyiv / Lviv / Warsaw), Remote. Posted 4 days ago

The role

The Investment Principal will manage a portfolio of 4–5 companies as a strategic partner to co-founders. The role involves driving management boards, evaluating business performance, and shaping growth strategies.

What you will do

Act as a business partner for co-founders of 4–5 companies
Drive management boards by setting agendas and facilitating discussions
Understand business status through P&L, unit economics, LTV/CAC, Payback, Churn, and Revenue/FTE
Evaluate the realism of business plans and forecasts
Formulate and review development strategies with co-founders
Identify growth, profitability, and operational efficiency points
Prepare investment recommendations for partners and the Investment Committee
Coordinate strategic and cross-functional projects in the portfolio

Required qualifications

4+ years of experience in Strategy Consulting (MBB, Big 4 Strategy/Deals), Private Equity, Venture Capital, or strategic/operational roles in international tech companies
Strong Business Judgment to understand business models and form positions
Confident understanding of P&L, financial models, and unit economics
Experience working with top management, business owners, or investors
Ability to influence decisions without direct administrative management
English at Advanced level

Nice to have

Experience in high-level business management and working with c-level executives
Participation in Boards or corporate governance of portfolio companies
Experience in business investment valuation and supporting financing rounds

Benefits

Real influence on international business strategy
Direct work with SKELAR partners, CEO, and co-founders
High autonomy with own portfolio
Access to Investment Team, Labs, functional experts, and business leaders
Experience with various business models and management teams
Access to SKELAR Platform (Legal, Finance, HR, Admin, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, IT)
Network and experience exchange
Exclusive domain education and training programs
Impact on systemic aid to Ukraine through SKELAR foundation
Work spaces with gym, climbing wall, green zones in Bali, and libraries
Breakfasts and lunches
Access to sports training in Kyiv or partial compensation in Warsaw

About the company

SKELAR is a fund and accelerator that builds technology companies in the ConsumerTech industry together with co-founders. They provide capital, expertise, and an operating platform to support portfolio companies at all stages of development.