Strategic Partner & Investor – Value Creation Alternative

I am looking for a Strategic Partner & Investor to join the next stage of development of Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A).
VC-A is not looking for an employee.
We are looking for a seasoned executive, entrepreneur or investor who wants to combine experience, relationships, capital and hands-on involvement in building a business.
VC-A acts as an External Strategic Growth Office. We help organisations identify, structure and execute growth opportunities across strategic business development, M&A, fundraising, financial structuring, AI adoption, transformation and new venture creation.
Our differentiating approach is based on cross-pollination: connecting capital, companies, technologies, sectors, capabilities and geographies to uncover the missing piece — including opportunities that are not immediately visible through traditional linear sourcing.
Over the years, VC-A has built an international ecosystem including:
1,200+ members
35,000+ contacts
5,000+ investors
10,000+ analysed M&A transactions
proprietary M&A and business-development infrastructure
access to corporate finance, debt, investment, technology and AI capabilities
relationships with regulated financial, technology and advisory organisations
The names and details of selected strategic relationships can be disclosed under NDA.
The objective now is straightforward: convert these assets, relationships and capabilities into a consistently profitable and scalable business.
The Strategic Partner & Investor will work closely with the Founder to:
originate and convert paying clients and mandates;
develop senior relationships with corporates, entrepreneurs, Family Offices, PE/VC investors and financial institutions;
participate in selected strategy, M&A, fundraising, financial-structuring and AI-adoption assignments;
help commercialise VC-A’s External Strategic Growth Office proposition;
identify new business models, partnerships, SPVs and ventures that can be developed through the VC-A ecosystem;
help prioritise the most commercially attractive opportunities and move them towards execution;
potentially take an operating or leadership role in one of the ventures developed through VC-A.
This is an investor-operator opportunity, not a salaried employment position.
The structure currently contemplated is:
an initial personal investment of approximately €50,000;
a contractual capacity and commitment to invest up to €300,000, subject to agreed milestones;
investment through a SAFE structure, with an indicative valuation cap to be discussed with shortlisted candidates;
no automatic board seat or directorship at inception;
governance rights and potential directorship to evolve subject to performance, alignment and agreed milestones.
In addition to long-term equity upside, the Partner will participate in VC-A’s existing economic-sharing framework for opportunities they originate and help execute.
Depending on the level of contribution, VC-A Members may participate through introduction fees, execution fees, profit sharing and, where relevant, management of projects under the VC-A brand.
The opportunity is particularly suited to someone who:
has already built a substantial senior-level career;
has strong commercial judgement and an established professional network;
is comfortable originating and converting business rather than acting only as an advisor;
has the financial capacity to make a meaningful personal investment;
is looking for an entrepreneurial next chapter rather than another conventional corporate role;
is interested in helping build not only an advisory business, but also new ventures and investment opportunities.
Relevant backgrounds may include entrepreneurship, M&A, corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, Family Offices, strategy consulting, technology, corporate development or senior operating roles.
High integrity, discretion and professional credibility are essential.
Selected candidates will receive additional information under NDA regarding VC-A’s strategic relationships, technology capabilities, current opportunities, financial structure and venture pipeline.
If this resonates with you — or if someone in your network comes to mind — please contact me directly.
Christophe Schwoertzig
Founder, Value Creation – Alternative

Work arrangement
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