Founders Associate (f/m/d) – Munich

What you'll do

Shaping the Future of Craftsmanship – Together.

At HW Gründerkapital, we back ambitious craftsmen and help them build resilient, future-proof businesses. Our mission: enabling the next generation of artisans to succeed through operational excellence and entrepreneurial support.

If you're passionate about entrepreneurship and want to shape the future of the skilled trades, this is your chance to get involved early.

This is a high-exposure, generalist role where you’ll work directly with our founders and leadership team across multiple projects – from business operations to sales initiatives – and help us scale our impact in the skilled trades sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the founders and leadership team in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
• Take ownership of special projects across Operations, Recruiting, Product, or Growth – depending on your strengths and interests
• Drive key responsibilities, including people leadership and team management
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and decision-making materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Build expertise in process design and end-to-end automation
• Be where you’re needed most – flexible, pragmatic, and hands-on

What you bring

• Excellent German skills (C2 level)
• Initial experience in startups, consulting, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or a comparable environment
• You are curious, eager to learn, and want to actively shape different functions of a company
• You handle uncertainty with confidence and tackle new challenges hands-on and proactively
• You work in a structured way, communicate clearly and persuasively, and are a true team player

What we offer

• Equity package: Participate in the long-term success of the company
• A seat at the table from day one: Join a mission-driven startup in an exciting growth phase
• Varied responsibilities: Take ownership of your own projects and continuously develop yourself
• Network & mentoring: Direct exchange with experienced founders, executives, and our angel network
• Strategy offsites: Twice a year, work together on shaping the future – combined with team spirit and inspiration
• Flexible working hours & office in Munich: Modern ways of working with real ownership
• 30 vacation days: Because rest is just as important as performance
• Wellpass subsidy: Supporting your mental & physical wellbeing
• Regular sports & team events: Stay active and celebrate successes together