Berlin

Exceptional opportunity for a Venture Partner to be based in Berlin with an established and leading European Venture Capital investor in digital technology companies that impact the future energy system. Their recently raised fourth fund provides early growth capital to ventures that shape the energy system transition through smart software and services-based business models.

The new Venture Partner is a part-time opportunity (1-2 or 3 days per week) and offers the flexibility to pursue other business interests in parallel. You will work closely with the existing Partners and the team to increase their presence and reach in Europe and have an opportunity to contribute to tackling the global climate problem through innovation and technology.

Ideal Profile

You are recognized as an accomplished professional with a well-developed network into early and growth-stage venture opportunities in the energy transition field. You have venture transaction experience either as an investment professional or start-up founder and understand what it takes to build key relationships with start-up companies and develop them into leaders in their field. Working with the next generation of entrepreneurs gives you energy and inspiration. You want to be affiliated with a strong brand and team while retaining the flexibility to pursue other business interests or next steps in your career in parallel.

The role:

Scout for and develop new investment opportunities for the fund across the European market related to digital technologies for a carbon-free energy system.

Contribute to the execution of potential investments through all stages of the process, including initial screening, assessing companies, markets and technologies, and deal execution.

Work with the fund and team to add value in critical areas of leadership, strategy, business development and governance in portfolio companies.

Support the fund and local portfolio companies in fund raising, follow-on investments and exit trajectories.

Share sector insights and expertise in the field of the European energy transition and establish thought leadership on behalf of the fund.

Link stakeholders including sector experts, consultants, policymakers, co-investors, advisors and thought leaders to the fund.

Build the fund’s brand and network with key stakeholders such as VC firms, thought leaders, corporate executives and advisors.

If you are potentially open to consider this opportunity, we have a full job description to send you and more about the fund including a link to their website to review.

Exceptional Chief Technology & Operations Officer career opportunity for a well-capitalised and fast growing global B2C ecommerce company, headquartered in Berlin which was established in 2009, with 150 FTE.

The opportunity:

• To be part of their core management team and actively manage further growth.
• Place emphasis on external customers to the organization and focus on how different IT technology and process innovation can make the company more agile and profitable.
• Establish a forward-looking vision on technological infrastructure and processes supporting the company’s business strategy and its further success.
• Be responsible for tracking new technology trends and process innovation in areas of interest to the organization to ensure that it maintains a technological edge within the industry, analyzing and improving upon technology standards and communicating them to key business stakeholders.
• Manage agile development of new technologies and further improve the performance and scalability of all their technology-driven processes.
• Organize efficient IT infrastructure, administration and support.
• Be responsible for organizational leadership on technology issues including internal and external software engineers, external technology partners and their operations team.
• Report directly to the CEO and actively participate in driving business strategy, operations excellence and technology innovation throughout the entire organization.

We are searching for an experienced CTO with a strong track record in technology development, including 5+ years’ experience in a leading role in a fast-growing e-commerce company.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.