Business Development & Investments (SaaS)
Firm: Software Private Equity Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) Compensation: $500,000 – $1,500,000 (OTE/Total Comp) Salary Range: $400,000 – $500,000 (Base)
We are a leading investment firm focused on taking B2B software companies from steady growth to hyper-growth. We are looking for a Business Development professional who operates at the intersection of sales and private equity. This isn't a traditional "cold calling" role; you will be the frontline architect of our deal flow, identifying high-potential software companies and building relationships with founders to facilitate proprietary investment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Origination: Systematically identify and qualify B2B SaaS companies that fit our investment thesis (typically $5M–$50M in ARR).
Founder Outreach: Execute high-volume, high-quality outreach to CEOs and founders. You must be able to articulate our unique operational "playbook" and why we are the right partner for their next stage of growth.
Investment Thesis Development: Research software sub-verticals (e.g., Cybersecurity, DevOps, HRTech) to identify tailwinds and market leaders.
Pipeline Management: Maintain a rigorous CRM process, tracking every stage of the funnel from initial touchpoint to signed LOI (Letter of Intent).
Collaboration: Partner with the investment and operations teams to transition qualified leads into deep-dive due diligence.
What We Look For
The "Hunter" Mentality: You have a background in high-growth SaaS sales (SDR/BDR/AE) or specialized PE origination. You are comfortable with high-volume outreach and navigating gatekeepers.
Software Fluency: You understand SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, Churn, Net Retention) and can speak the language of a tech founder.
Strategic Curiosity: You don't just want to sell; you want to understand what makes a business a good investment
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills. You can distill complex investment concepts into a compelling 30-second pitch.
Founded in 2009, Harrison Rush was established to help the many financial services professionals, who had been displaced by the dislocation in the credit markets, find sustainable employment. We have always differentiated ourselves by our ability to move quickly in response to our client’s needs and changing market conditions. Today, Harrison Rush has grown into a leading global financial search firm that provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds and operations groups. Staying true to our original mission of helping people, we are proud to offer a dedicated practice towards the recruitment of women and minorities in financial services.
Harrison-Rush is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
