Venture Capital Associate Investment Manager (mfd)

At Ananda Impact Ventures were not just investors; were pioneers and innovators in the impact investment landscape across Europe. We channel capital into startups tackling critical social and environmental challenges focusing on areas like climate change biodiversity health and education. With Europes longest track record in Tech Impact VC we are now investing from our freshly closed 100M Fund V. Learn more about our mission and team atAnanda.

The Role:

We are looking for a full-time Associate / Investment Manager to join our team. This role is designed for a visionary investor keen to shape the future of impact-driven companies. You will play a crucial role in expanding Anandas influence within the impact investing ecosystem by identifying evaluating and nurturing high-potential startups.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification and evaluation of new investment opportunities in groundbreaking deep-tech impactsectors.

• Oversee the entire investment cycle from initial discovery through deal closure including due diligence structuring and securing investment committee approval.

• Engage with and support our portfolio companies potentially taking on board or observer roles.

• Cultivate a robust network of stakeholders including at industry events across Europe enhancing Anandas presence and impact.

What do you bring:

• 3-6 years of experience in investment roles like angel investing orVenture Capital.

• An educational background in Engineering Technology or Science is strongly preferred.

• A proven track record in early-stage deal-making with a keen eye for evaluating company potential through financial and strategic lenses.

• A well-established network within the European startup and investment community.

• Fluent English and exceptional communication skills with the flexibility to travel across Europe.
  

Success Traits:

• Entrepreneurial Drive: Embrace challenges with a hands-on approach and a strong ownership mindset.

• Impact Passion: A profound commitment to driving technological and social innovation.

• Relationship Mastery: Exceptional ability to forge and maintain strategic relationships.

• Analytical Acumen: Meticulous attention to detail with a robust analytical capability to decode market and product complexities.

• Dynamic Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment and collaborate effectively with a geographically dispersed team.

• Outgoing Presence: A people-first personality visible engaged and present where founders investors and ideas converge.

• Empathetic Networking: High empathy and a passion for connecting with people.

Ananda Ventures is built on a foundation of purpose authenticity responsibility and trust. We value continuous learning and collaborative growth. Embracing our mission and values are key to advancing our collective success and making a tangible impact through our investments.

If Ananda Impact Ventures feels like the perfect setting for your development and achievement please get in touch.

Ananda Impact Ventures () is a leading impact venture capital firm backing early-stage tech-driven startups across Europe that tackle some of the worlds most urgent social and environmental challenges. With 270M under management across five funds Ananda supports visionary founders building scalable solutions in areas such as climate healthcare biodiversity and social inclusion. Founded in 2009 Ananda invests where impact meets ambition backed by top-tier institutional and private investors. For more about Ananda Impact Ventures visit .

Ananda Impact Ventures is providing a family and life-friendly working environment including flexible working hours. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. Therefore we also encourage non-traditional candidates to apply.