Investment Management

Vorwerk Ventures

11-50

Germany

**The Fund:**

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 forward-thinking tech entrepreneurs. Head­quartered in Berlin, Germany, we are constantly on the look-out for promising opportunities starting with Seed/Series A investments of €1m to €5m and ensuring continuous support by reserving up to €15m for upcoming financing rounds.

## Tasks

**The Role:**

We are looking for a seasoned, full-time Investment Manager to join our team who is keen to shape the future of tech-driven companies. You will play a crucial role in expanding Vorwerk Ventures´ influence within the tech investing ecosystem by identifying, evaluating, and nurturing high-potential startups.

**The Responsibilities:**

*   Taking end-to-end responsibility of the investment cycle from target identification, sourcing, due diligence, transaction structuring, securing investment committee approval and portfolio management to divestments.
*   Shaping investment theses, providing market intelligence, independently identifying and approaching investment opportunities through personal network as well as desktop research.
*   Actively taking part in the investment decision process and participating in board meetings.
*   Cultivate a robust network of stakeholders, including at industry events across Europe.

## Requirements

**What do you bring:** 

*   4-7 years of experience in investment roles like angel investing, Venture Capital or tech M&A
*   Strong academic record (Bachelor's or Master’s degree) in Engineering, Technology, Business or Science is strongly preferred
*   Demonstrable interest in technology/digitization, investments and start-ups/scale ups
*   An early track record in early-stage deal-making with a keen eye for evaluating company potential through financial and strategic lenses
*   An established network within the European startup and investment community
*   Strong analytical commercial and financial modelling skills
*   Highly organized and structured with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
*   Strong creative and conceptual skills - proven ability to generate deal ideas
*   Team player, ability to develop relationships - motivated, energetic, and driven
*   Career drive - someone ambitious who wants to make a career in VC/PE
*   Fluent English and German 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
*   Technology 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
*   Empathetic Networking: High empathy and a passion for connecting with people

Employee

The Fund:
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 forward-thinking tech entrepreneurs. Head­quartered in Berlin, Germany, we are constantly on the look-out for promising opportunities starting with Seed/Series A investments of €1m to €5m and ensuring continuous support by reserving up to €15m for upcoming financing rounds.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
The Role:
We are looking for a seasoned, full-time Investment Manager to join our team who is keen to shape the future of tech-driven companies. You will play a crucial role in expanding Vorwerk Ventures´ influence within the tech investing ecosystem by identifying, evaluating, and nurturing high-potential startups.
The Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Taking end-to-end responsibility of the investment cycle from target identification, sourcing, due diligence, transaction structuring, securing investment committee approval and portfolio management to divestments.</li>
<li>Shaping investment theses, providing market intelligence, independently identifying and approaching investment opportunities through personal network as well as desktop research.</li>
<li>Actively taking part in the investment decision process and participating in board meetings.</li>
<li>Cultivate a robust network of stakeholders, including at industry events across Europe.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
What do you bring: 
<ul>
<li>4-7 years of experience in investment roles like angel investing, Venture Capital or tech M&amp;A</li>
<li>Strong academic record (Bachelor&#39;s or Master’s degree) in Engineering, Technology, Business or Science is strongly preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrable interest in technology/digitization, investments and start-ups/scale ups</li>
<li>An early track record in early-stage deal-making with a keen eye for evaluating company potential through financial and strategic lenses</li>
<li>An established network within the European startup and investment community</li>
<li>Strong analytical commercial and financial modelling skills</li>
<li>Highly organized and structured with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines</li>
<li>Strong creative and conceptual skills - proven ability to generate deal ideas</li>
<li>Team player, ability to develop relationships - motivated, energetic, and driven</li>
<li>Career drive - someone ambitious who wants to make a career in VC/PE</li>
<li>Fluent English and German and exceptional communication skills, with the flexibility to travel across Europe.</li>
</ul>
Success Traits:
<ul>
<li>Entrepreneurial Drive: Embrace challenges with a hands-on approach and a strong ownership mindset</li>
<li>Technology Passion: A profound commitment to driving technological and social innovation</li>
<li>Relationship Mastery: Exceptional ability to forge and maintain strategic relationships</li>
<li>Analytical Acumen: Meticulous attention to detail with a robust analytical capability to decode market and product complexities</li>
<li>Dynamic Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and collaborate effectively with a geographically dispersed team</li>
<li>Empathetic Networking: High empathy and a passion for connecting with people</li>
</ul>

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