M&A / Investment Manager | SpringWater team | Based in Lithuania

Job description

**Acquire and build exceptional software companies.** This is an opportunity to join a Hostinger-backed investment firm and play a key role in building a portfolio of category-leading software businesses. We focus on acquiring majority stakes in founder-led software companies and scaling them over the long term. Our approach goes beyond capital - we offer hands-on operational support, access to a strong network of experts, and a long-term mindset to help founders build on their original vision. With a global investment mandate and headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania, we are on a mission to build a worldwide ecosystem of category-leading software companies. **Your role** We are looking for an ambitious **M&A / Investment Manager** to lead the identification, execution, and ownership of majority investments in high-quality software businesses. An ideal candidate combines strong transaction experience with an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in long-term ownership. You will operate across the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing and evaluation to negotiation, execution, and ongoing involvement with portfolio companies. You will work directly with founders and advisors, with real exposure to decision-making and responsibility for outcomes. Over time, you will take increasing ownership of deals and contribute to investment decisions by forming independent views on business quality, valuation, and long-term potential. You will be expected to think and act like an owner, not just manage a process. This is an on-site role based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We welcome candidates currently working abroad who are open to relocating. **Your day-to-day** **Investment analysis & due diligence:** - Lead financial analysis, valuation, and investment case development - Conduct deep-dive due diligence across financial, commercial, and operational areas - Evaluate how changes in technology (including AI) impact business quality, defensibility, and long-term value - Prepare and present investment materials to internal decision-makers **Deal structuring & execution:** - Lead or support negotiations with founders and advisors - Structure and execute majority and 100% acquisitions - Drive transactions end-to-end, coordinating external advisors and internal stakeholders **Deal origination & sourcing:** - Identify and assess acquisition opportunities across global software markets - Build trusted relationships with founders, advisors, and industry participants - Continuously improve sourcing strategies, outreach, and deal flow quality **Portfolio management & value creation:** - Partner with founders and leadership teams to drive strategy, operations, and key decisions post-acquisition - Oversee governance, performance, and capital allocation to build value across the portfolio **Operations & firm building:** - Help refine internal investment processes and decision frameworks - Contribute to building a scalable acquisition and portfolio platform - Support and mentor junior team members **Your skills and experience** - 5-8 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction services, or related fields - Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to assess businesses holistically - Proven experience working on transactions (buy-side or sell-side) - Strong commercial judgment and ability to operate with incomplete information - Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with founders and advisors - Ability to operate independently and drive processes end-to-end - Genuine interest in technology and being thoughtful about how AI is reshaping software businesses and investment opportunities - Full professional fluency in English **What we offer** - **Ownership and autonomy that grows with you** - help shape a growing investment platform with global reach - **Full investment lifecycle exposure** from deal origination to portfolio management and value creation - **Direct influence** on investment decisions - **Work with ambitious software entrepreneurs** and help build durable, high-quality businesses - **A fast-paced,** **entrepreneurial** **culture** where decisions are made quickly and ownership is real - **Potential for long-term upside** as we scale **Compensation** - Gross salary 6,000-8,000 Eur/month, depending on your experience and skills