Our client is a long-established growth investor from the Nordics, focusing on the tech sector in Europe. They have an excellent track record and newly raised capital to invest across various tech verticals, from consumer internet, to software and renewable energy to name a few. The firm has already made several investments in Germany, and they wish to extend their reach in the DACH region. They are looking for an entrepreneurial Investment Director with a proven track record in VC or Growth investments. The position will be based in Berlin with regular domestic and cross border travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all aspects of the deal life cycle from sourcing and analysis, through closing. You will also contribute to the value creation agenda in portfolio companies
- Active portfolio management; furthering growth initiatives at the portfolio firms and eventually leading them to a successful exit. This will include taking board seats
- Sourcing new deal opportunities and growing your network in the market are essential features of this position. You are expected to play a key role in further establishing the firm’s name in the German market, and therefore the firm needs natural networkers and people who can win trust and inspire fruitful partnerships
YOUR PROFILE:
- Relevant deal making experience from a VC or Growth investor in the region
- Investment Banking or strategy consultancy background. Ideally, you will have had exposure to sponsor-led TMT deals, alternatively, you may have gained hands-on and entrepreneurial experience either through having founded your own firm or at another start-up
- A genuine passion for technology companies and growth investing in Europe is a must. You are well-networked in the technology space and will be able to contribute significantly to the sourcing of new deal opportunities
- You are a humble team-player with an entrepreneurial mind-set, a hands-on working attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluent in German and English. Additional languages will be an asset
