Investment Director
Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company that acquires and grows essential businesses. As a profitable Series B+ firm, Beacon combines technologists, operators, and M&A professionals to scale the ambition of the numerous businesses it owns and operates. Supported by capital from top-tier venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors, as well as founders of leading technology companies, Beacon is expanding its team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York.
The Investment Director will be responsible for the entire deal process, including sourcing, underwriting, execution, and post-acquisition integration. Key responsibilities include collaborating with leadership to shape investment strategies, presenting acquisition opportunities with detailed financial analyses, leading due diligence processes, managing relationships with software company founders and stakeholders, and ensuring successful integration of acquired companies by working closely with internal teams.
Candidates should have over seven years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development. A strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities and contribute to Beacon's long-term vision is essential. Proven experience in leading and closing M&A transactions, the ability to manage multiple deals across various industries, a strong academic background in Business or Finance, and a deep interest in technology are also required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high attention to detail, and a growth mindset are crucial for success in this role.
Beacon offers a unique work environment that combines the dynamics of a high-growth technology startup with the stability of a long-term buy-and-hold private equity investment firm. Employees have the opportunity to learn directly from entrepreneurs who have scaled businesses from seed stages to $10 billion+ IPOs. The company encourages initiative and rapid development, providing strong development of interpersonal and presentation skills.
Beacon Software values humility, honesty, hunger, and a long-term horizon. The company acknowledges that achieving the right answers involves learning from mistakes and actively seeks new ideas. Trust is considered a cornerstone of business relationships, and the team is committed to high standards and a deep sense of responsibility to themselves, each other, partners, and customers. Beacon aims to build a generational software company, managing expectations to leverage the power of compounding growth over decades.