Head of Strategic Acquisitions

Title: Head of Strategic Acquisitions

Fast growing, NY based platform company is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Head of Strategic Acquisitions to lead the sourcing and execution of acquisitions. This role is ideal for someone who combines institutional M&A experience with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be responsible for building and executing a proprietary pipeline of acquisition opportunities across AI, data, and technology-enabled businesses.

Backed by long-term, flexible capital, the platform is focused on partnering with founders and scaling businesses over time—not flipping assets. You will work directly with senior leadership to shape investment strategy and play a central role in building a category-defining AI platform through acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Acquisition Strategy

• Define and execute the firm’s acquisition strategy across AI and technology-enabled sectors
• Identify targets across vertical AI, data infrastructure, automation, and applied AI use cases
• Evaluate opportunities based on strategic fit, scalability, and long-term value creation
• Help shape the platform’s investment thesis in partnership with senior leadership

Deal Sourcing & Proprietary Pipeline Development

• Build and manage a high-quality, proprietary pipeline of acquisition opportunities
• Identify founder-led AI and tech-enabled businesses through research and direct outreach
• Develop relationships with founders, operators, brokers, and ecosystem participants
• Maintain disciplined pipeline tracking and prioritization

Founder Partnerships & Relationship Building

• Engage directly with founders of AI and technology businesses
• Lead thoughtful, relationship-driven outreach
• Understand founder motivations, product vision, and long-term goals
• Position the firm as a preferred long-term partner, not just a buyer

Financial Analysis & Technical Diligence

• Lead evaluation of opportunities including financial, operational, and strategic analysis
• Build valuation models and assess return profiles
• Partner with technical teams to evaluate product, data assets, and AI capabilities
• Identify key risks, scalability constraints, and integration opportunities

Transaction Execution

• Lead end-to-end deal execution from initial engagement through closing
• Structure creative, founder-aligned transaction solutions
• Coordinate diligence across legal, financial, and technical workstreams
• Negotiate terms and manage timelines across multiple concurrent deals

Qualifications

• M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or investment banking
• Strong interest in AI, data, and technology platforms (deep domain experience a plus, not required)
• Experience sourcing and executing transactions end-to-end
• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities
• Experience working with founder-led or entrepreneurial businesses strongly preferred
• Ability to operate with autonomy in a lean, high-growth environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a founder-first mindset
• High intellectual curiosity, especially around AI and emerging technologies