Investment Manager - Tech Ventures

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.

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.

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