Company information: Artificial Intelligence is one of the most significant innovations in human history and is expected to transform nearly every industry.
AI. FUND is a highly-focused entrepreneurial investment fund committed to advance AI from Europe. We invest in the most promising early stage AI first startups in Europe which put AI at the heart of their impactful solution. We focus on the application of AI across all sectors. Our preferred stages are seed and Series A rounds. We expect first customer traction and the ambition to scale internationally.
With our clear focus on scalable AI from Europe, our experienced entrepreneurial team and our unique international network in AI, VC and the business world, we actively support our portfolio companies in scaling up their business globally.
Tasks
Role description: The Invest Manager is responsible to run the day to day operations of AI. FUND:
- to source and screen new startup investment cases,
- to assess potential investment cases and provide deal support,
- to accompany portfolio companies, track and support their development & growth,
- to organise investor events, manage and develop the AI. FUND network and handle AI. FUND communications online & offline (including website & social media),
- to handle AI. FUND tracking, reporting & controlling including deal execution and company administration,
- to act as a thought & business partner of the CEO & Partners and contribute to the strategic and business development of AI. FUND.
Functional tasks & responsibilities: - Pipeline Management: Startup sourcing, screening, assessment and deal preparation
- Invest Portfolio Management: Portfolio company reporting, support and development
- Stock Portfolio Management Support: Market tracking & trends. Portfolio management & optimisation.
- Network Management & Event Organization: Organization of network, investor & startup events. Knowledge management & dissemination.
Online & social media communications and networking. - Business Controlling & Development: Financial controlling support (i.e. Balance Sheet), business analytics & planning. Market research & trend scouting.
Business Admin & Development: Business organisation, administration & development. Business communication & execution.
• • Option to grow with the business, co-invest & own investments.
Requirements
Wanted:
- Entrepreneurial spirit & investor's mindset
- The ability to scope and drive invest, financial & business topics with little guidance
- Good business sense
- Excellent analytical & conceptual skills
- Result orientation & strive for excellence
- A drive and passion for innovation & technology with a can-do attitude
- High interpersonal competency - a people person with character & convictions
- A high degree of flexibility & commitment
- Business level German & English language skills
Nice to have:
- 1-3 years of work experience in a related field (strategy & operational consulting, investing, startup work, business development or business analytics, …)
- Experience working with or for startups
- Ability to think out of the box and take an investor perspective
- Ability to communicate clearly and convincingly
- International experience
Education:
• Business, technical or science degree on Bachelor or Master level.
Benefits
Your advantages
- An exciting challenge in one of the most important technology fields of the 21st century
- Independent work in a smart team
- A collegial, appreciative and inspiring team environment
- Insight into a broad international network
- Work from a beautiful Hamburg office at the Binnenalster
Join AI. Fund and AI. GROUP as an Investment Manager. Drive AI innovation and support pioneering startups. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of AI!