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Job Description
Vorwerk Ventures is an independent Venture Capital Fund with 400m under management. We define ourselves through a strong commitment towards startups that drive positive change for the people and the planet. We lead seed rounds within our clearly defined focus areas: Consumer Food Health and Climate. Our unique experience in addition to an outstanding track record provides added value for forwardthinking tech entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Berlin Germany we are constantly on the lookout for promising opportunities starting with Seed investments of 1m to 5m and ensuring continuous support by reserving up to 15m for upcoming financing rounds.
Tasks
We are looking for a seasoned fulltime Principal to join our team. This Berlinbased role is designed for a visionary leader keen to shape the future of techdriven companies. You will play a crucial role in expanding Vorwerk Ventures influence within the tech investing ecosystem by identifying evaluating and developing highpotential startups.
- Deal Flow: Source deal flow and build a network with other investors and entrepreneurs. Guide analysts and investment managers in the management of deal flow processing. Supporting assessment and sourcing of investment opportunities leveraging networks and market research.
- Due Diligence Management & Deal : Independently conduct and drive the due diligence analyses required to support an investment recommendation across product market team and financials. Present investment cases to partnership and negotiate & close deals.
- Portfolio Management and Value Creation: Beyond deal the investment team actively supports portfolio company management teams in developing and executing growth strategies navigating key challenges and achieving strategic milestones. The Principal will take increasing accountability through Board seats.
- Internal contribution: Help shape our investment theses and internal processes and contribute to team culture talent development and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- 510 years of experience as an investment professional preferably with experience as board member
- Track record in earlystage dealmaking with demonstrated success in sourcing evaluating and closing deals
- An established network within the European startup and investment community
- Compelling written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas to an Investment Committee with confidence and conviction
- Ability to establish a work plan identify and prioritize areas of due diligence
- Proven ability to proactively identify source and/or builds opportunities for valuecreation
- Good transaction and investment judgement
- Team player ability to develop relationships motivated energetic and driven
- Strong academic record (Masters degree) in Engineering Technology Business or Science is strongly preferred
- Fluent English and German and exceptional communication skills with the flexibility to travel across Europe.
Benefits
- Work with a highly experienced and diverse team with backgrounds in entrepreneurship consulting VC and science.
- Get true ownership from day one.
- Shape a portfolio of purposedriven companies across four futuredefining sectors.
- Operate in a trustbased lowhierarchy environment where your voice counts.
Employment Type
Full Time
