As a Principal at Strada, you will be a driving force behind the deployment and performance of Strada's funds, while taking ownership of investments across the full private equity cycle. You will be responsible for sourcing and evaluating new opportunities in our core sectors — Software, Healthcare, and Business Services — with a focus on Benelux, France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland. You’ll lead transactions end-to-end, from initial outreach and investment thesis development to due diligence, deal structuring, and Investment Committee preparation. Beyond execution, you’ll work closely with founders, buy-in managers, and portfolio company leadership to accelerate growth. This includes leading buy-and-build strategies, optimizing go-to-market approaches, improving pricing and operational levers, and preparing businesses for exit. As a senior member of the team, you’ll contribute to fund-level strategy and help build the firm’s long-term capabilities by mentoring junior colleagues and shaping Strada’s investment culture. This is a high-responsibility role with clear upside — offering meaningful influence on both investment outcomes and the firm's evolution.* 5-10 years of experience in **private equity*** A strong track record **sourcing, executing, and managing** deals* Affinity with our core sectors: **software, healthcare, or business services*** Comfortable working across **European geographies and cultures*** Fluent in **English** (other European languages are a strong plus)* An **intellectually curious, humble, and driven** mindset* Willingness to be based in **Antwerp**, with travel as needed* A leading role in a high-conviction, full-cycle investment firm* The opportunity to help shape **Fund II** alongside the founding team* **Competitive compensation**, carried interest, and co-investment opportunities* A clear, merit-based path to **Partnership*** Meaningful exposure to portfolio strategy, M&A, and operational value creation* A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where you can **outlearn and outperform**### Download attachment(s)Strada Partners is a European growth-oriented investment firm founded by Bart Wouters and Matthias Vandepitte, who have a combined 25+ years of experience in private equity.The team’s track record includes investments across industries, with a particular focus on software, tech-enabled service businesses and healthcare.We build a concentrated portfolio of investments we can support over the longer term and provide with the necessary tools to compound growth on a pan-European level.We provide patient capital, with impatience to succeed. We are not afraid of the road less travelled.**We are Strada, Partners for the journey.**### Attention required!
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