Key Skills

Job Description

Principal About DTE DTE Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Amsterdam, focused on the lower mid-market in North-Western Europe. We invest in technology-driven businesses enabling the Energy, Food, and Health transitions, typically with €10m+ in revenue or contracted order book. Our positions are majority, taken alongside founders and management teams. Our approach is hands-on, driven by sector expertise, investment experience, and a genuine commitment to impact. The ambition is to scale proven European technology companies into European champions. Your Role As Principal at DTE Capital Partners, ownership of deals runs end-to-end: from first contact with a founder to signing, and from closing to value creation in the portfolio. The position sits directly alongside the Partners, with a clear path towards Partner level. Responsibilities: Originating proprietary deal flow in the energy, food, and health transitions through direct founder contact, sector experts, and advisor networks Leading transactions: valuation, structuring, financing, due diligence coordination, and negotiation through to closing Owning the investment case, from first screening to the memo presented to the Investment Committee Driving value creation at portfolio companies, including board participation, buy-and-build, professionalisation, and preparation for exit Supervising and developing the investment team, and safeguarding the quality of analyses and deal materials Contributing to fund development, including LP contact, investor materials, and further building the platform Your Profile A seasoned investor who thinks like an entrepreneur and works comfortably in a compact team where responsibility is taken rather than assigned. Requirements: At least 10 years of relevant PE experience, with a demonstrable track record in lower mid-market buyouts. Additional experience in M&A, venture capital, strategy consulting, or an entrepreneurial role is also considered beneficial Independently led transactions from origination through closing Concrete exit experience, having actively driven at least several portfolio companies through a full buy-and-sale process to a strategic or financial buyer Affinity with hardware-driven technology companies and industrial business models Affinity with or experience in impact investing, and conviction that returns and measurable impact reinforce each other Strong command of financial modelling, LBO structures, and deal documentation Comfortable at the management team table, in the boardroom, and across the negotiating table Full professional proficiency in Dutch and English What We Offer A leading role in a young and growing lower mid-market fund with majority positions in proven hardware technology Direct involvement in investment decisions and a seat at the table where strategy is set Competitive compensation including participation in carried interest Path toward Partner level Ready to build European champions in the energy, food, and health transitions?

Core Responsibilities

The Principal will lead end-to-end investment deals from origination to closing and drive value creation within portfolio companies. They will also supervise the investment team and contribute to fund development and investor relations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant private equity experience with a proven track record in lower mid-market buyouts. Proficiency in Dutch and English is required, along with strong financial modeling skills and experience in hardware-driven technology sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Carried interest