About Everfield
Everfield buys, builds, and grows European vertical market and specialist software companies, providing them with the tools they need to move to the next level. Our mission is to foster ambition, fuel growth, and unlock opportunities for Europe’s software ecosystem.
Companies in the Everfield ecosystem follow a decentralised model, maintaining their team, brand, and offices, while focusing on what they do best - building products and supporting customers. Everfield provides support in talent acquisition, HR, and access to a team of experts in building and growing European B2B SaaS companies who consult on financial and operational topics. Founded in 2022, Everfield has an ecosystem presence in 7 countries, and growing.
About The Role
As a key member of our growing M&A team, you’ll play an essential role in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities across Europe’s vertical software landscape, with a specific focus on the UK market.
This position offers a unique chance to gain end-to-end exposure to the investment process, from sourcing and valuation to due diligence and deal execution, while actively shaping the future of our ecosystem. It’s a dynamic, hands-on role for someone eager to grow quickly, take ownership, and contribute to building the next generation of leading software companies.
What You Will Do
(Core) Identify and connect with software businesses across diverse sectors. Initiate and maintain outreach and communication with potential targets, their owners, and stakeholders (incl. proper management of all CRM processes)
(Core) Build a wide professional network with investment bankers, advisors, lawyers, accountants and other industry veterans to support building of a strong pipeline of target companies
(Core) Collect and analyse data from various sources to effectively assess
potential targets
(Core) Build strong relationships with CEOs, founders and management teams to facilitate a personal connection from the start to finish of a deal cycle
(Core) Represent Everfield in meetings with CEOs and at trade shows/conferences, with frequent travel
(Core) Prepare valuations (incl. full financial model) and conduct comprehensive analyses during the origination and due diligence processes
(Core) Lead work streams within the due diligence process, including Finance, Tax, Tech, Legal and Commercial – with oversight and support from senior team members
(Core) Develop/revise marketing and transaction materials, as well as documentation for investment committee purposes
(Appreciated) Support in SPA and other legal documents preparation (i.e. employment agreements) overseen by Acquisitions Manager○ (Appreciated) Manage and co-ordinate internal Everfield resources to ensure smooth integration and hand over of completed acquisitions
(Appreciated) Support in in presenting acquisition opportunities to Everfield management and Aquiline Capital Partners
(Appreciated) Enhance processes as the platform expands, continually refining the origination playbook as you gain experience as well
What We Are Looking For
At least 2-3 years of experience with evaluating software/tech companies in corporate development / investment fund, or as an advisor at an investment bank / due diligence provider
Competencies
Professional
Strong analytical and financial skills
Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
Understanding of corporate finance, valuation, software business models and key financial metrics
Personal
Accurate attention to detail, with a focus on precision in financial analysis, models, presentations, and written work
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess incomplete information, form clear views, and propose practical solutions
Understanding and curiosity about software and technology
Tenacious, energetic, and ability to build personal relationships with an ecosystem of CEO’s, founders and advisors
Ability to adhere to process and help the team continuously improve it over time constantly adapt
Hands on, able to work independently/autonomously
Entrepreneurial and international mindset
Pro-active in nature. Wants to do more than the role requires and inherent eagerness to develop understanding and knowledge
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