Venture Manager

5 days ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria SouthWest Innovation & Tech Co. Full time ₦3,500,000 - ₦7,000,000 per year

Venture Manager | SWIT

Contract: 4-Month Fixed (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)

Location: Remote

About SWIT

Southwest Innovation & Technology Co. (SWIT) is the innovation subsidiary of Odu'a Investment Company, Nigeria's largest regional investment group.

We help scientists, engineers, and technical founders turn proof-of-concepts into investable ventures through a structured 7-month commercialization pathway, from the Pre-Accelerator to the Accelerator where SWIT invests $50K per startup and brokers pilots with Odu'a subsidiaries and corporate partners.

Role Summary

The Venture Manager supports the delivery of the Pre-Accelerator (first 4 months of the 7-month program) managing a portfolio of up to 20 startups, tracking progress, and ensuring founders achieve pilot-ready status for the Investment Gate into the Accelerator.

You're the link between founders, mentors, and SWIT's core team, translating advice into action, keeping ventures accountable, and ensuring no startup falls through the cracks.

Core Responsibilities

Manage ~20 startups through weekly venture sprints and milestone reviews.

Track progress using SWIT dashboards and ensure data accuracy.

Translate advisor feedback into clear, trackable next steps.

Support founders in designing pilot plans, securing LOIs, and refining GTM logic.

Coordinate with mentors, experts, and SWIT program staff.

Prepare portfolio summaries and reports ahead of the Investment Gate (Feb 2026).

Deliverables

≥ 80% of assigned startups achieve pilot-ready status.

Weekly updates and dashboards.

High-quality summaries for investment review.

Positive founder and mentor feedback on responsiveness and clarity.

Ideal Profile

3–6 years' experience in startup operations, product, or venture programs.

Familiar with lean experimentation and early-stage startup dynamics.

Excellent project management and communication skills.

Strong analytical and interpersonal judgment.

Comfortable working across science, tech, and innovation contexts.

Commitment

~20 hrs/week hybrid (Fridays/Saturdays fixed for venture sprints).

Must be responsive during the week for coordination and founder support.

How to Apply

Send your CV or LinkedIn profile to - with subject:

"Application – Venture Manager"

Deadline: November 7, 2025


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