Investment Professional

Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)

Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)

Administration

Casablanca, Morocco · Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Posted 6+ months ago

Investment Associate / Associate Director – MEVP – Casablanca Office

📍 Location: Casablanca, Morocco

🌍 Coverage: North Africa & Francophone Africa

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About MEVP

MEVP is a leading venture capital firm in MENA, investing in early and growth-stage tech startups. With over $300M+ in AUM and offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Beirut, Cairo, Amman, and Abu Dhabi, MEVP is one of the most established players in the region’s VC space.

🔗 www.mevp.com

Role Overview

We’re hiring an Associate or Associate Director to help expand MEVP’s presence in Morocco and North/Francophone Africa. You’ll work across the full investment cycle—from sourcing and due diligence to supporting founders and contributing to fund operations. This is a strategic role with regional visibility and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, screen, and evaluate early-stage startups across various tech verticals and assess fit with MEVP’s investment thesis
  • Lead/support the full deal lifecycle: deal acquisition, deep analysis, modeling, negotiation, structuring, and execution
  • Conduct meetings with entrepreneurs and evaluate new industries and business models
  • Represent MEVP at local events and tech conferences (e.g., Gitex Africa) across Morocco
  • Form and maintain relationships with ecosystem players including DFIs, fund-of-funds, co-investors, accelerators, and entrepreneurs
  • Help prepare detailed investment memoranda using insights from multiple sources
  • Support drafting and negotiation of investment term sheets and legal documents
  • Contribute to active portfolio monitoring and reporting, in collaboration with MEVP’s Finance team
  • Lead all aspects of due diligence: market sizing, expert interviews, competitive analysis, customer calls, financial and unit economics modeling
  • Contribute to internal operations, LP reporting, and firm-wide fundraising
  • Conduct deep-dive research and produce content for thought leadership (e.g., articles, presentations, reports)
  • Travel occasionally to Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Beirut, and other MENA hubs

Specific tasks include:

  • Performing market research and expert interviews to identify trends, growth drivers, and market dynamics
  • Developing or enhancing financial models with scenario analysis and sensitivity testing
  • Monitoring portfolio companies with regular performance reporting
  • Assisting the finance team in fund reporting and LP communication

Requirements

  • Based in Casablanca, with willingness to travel across MENA
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in venture capital, startups, private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting
  • Deep familiarity with the Moroccan and African tech ecosystems; existing network is a strong plus
  • Fluent in Arabic, French, and English
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with strong problem-solving instincts and hands-on mentality
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions and borders
  • High levels of integrity, self-awareness, and humility
  • Comfortable with dynamic, fast-paced environments
  • Commitment to excellence and ability to work independently and resourcefully

Why MEVP?

  • Work at the heart of MENA’s tech scene with a dynamic team backing transformative founders. Get regional exposure and the opportunity to shape the future of venture capital in Africa.