VantEdge invests in platform companies in a variety of sectors including:

1. Home and commercial services,
2. Industrial,
3. Multi-location restaurant / consumer concepts,
4. Health service, and
5. Sports and Entertainment.  

VantEdge deploys investment capital provided by its founders, which is flexible with regard to structure and with a long-term investment horizon. The company's goal is to invest $750 million to $1 billion over the next five to seven years, making VantEdge among the largest private investment companies in the Midwest.

VantEdge focuses primarily on control opportunities with investment sizes ranging from $25 to $75 million. VantEdge's overriding investment thesis is to assist companies in achieving full growth potential through a collaborative, engaged style. The eleven-member team at VantEdge possesses strategic and operating expertise, plus a proven track record of success. It works with portfolio company executives to implement growth and profit margin enhancement and, when combined with needed capital, creates long-term value that is sustainable and scalable.

VantEdge is seeking an Associate to join its investment team. The Associate will support all aspects of the investment process, functioning as an integral part of the investment team. Among other requirements, the Associate will be responsible for financial modeling, industry research, and performing various analyses that drive investment decisions under the supervision of Senior Associates and other personnel of VantEdge.

The Associate role is a three-year position with VantEdge.

• Financial modeling, forecasting, valuation and returns analysis
• Industry and market research
• Analysis of company performance trends, products, customers, vendors, and competitive positioning
• Monitoring of portfolio companies
• Preparation and review of bid letters and other transaction documentation
• Preparation and presentation of materials for investment committee

Successful candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate bachelor's degree with excellent academic record with an emphasis in finance, accounting, economics, and/or business
• 1-3 years of experience at a private investment firm, investment bank, consulting firm, or accounting firm
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, valuation, and accounting

Successful candidates should exhibit the following:

• A passion for knowledge and motivation to perform high quality analysis that drives investment decisions; enjoys research
• Collaborative, creative, and intellectually curious combined with an ability to enjoy and contribute to a collegial, small-firm culture
• Excellent analytical skills with the aptitude to comprehend broader market trends; extremely proficient in PowerPoint and Excel with an ability to distill complex information into a format that is easy to understand
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work closely with an experienced and dedicated team of professionals, including the founders
• A driven and decisive personality - a "whatever it takes to get it done" mentality
• Consistent attention to detail
• Remain open to feedback with motivation to improve
• Works well in a team environment

Based in metropolitan Kansas City, VantEdge Partners is a private investment group focused on building partnerships that grow excellent companies. Our extensive experience, partner-first mentality, and results driven approach is at the core of how we help businesses grow.

We invest in platform companies in a variety of sectors including: Industrial, Services, Distribution, Restaurants, and Sports & Entertainment. Our initial equity investments range from $20-$75 million or involve a strategy to deploy that investment as the company grows.