VC Associate @ Noctua Science Ventures in Vienna, Austria

Noctua Science Ventures GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hands-on experience in early-stage Venture Capital

Job summary

VC Stack in Wien is seeking an Associate to identify and support transformative spin‑off companies. The role involves supporting the investment lifecycle, from deal sourcing to portfolio support. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and analytical skills.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with ambitious entrepreneurs in a small team, providing competitive pay starting at €46,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an excellent academic track record.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong technical due diligence skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify promising university spin‑offs and conduct market research.
• Support deal execution including financial modeling and memo preparation.
• Build relationships with researchers and ecosystem stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Analytical skills

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Technology analysis experience

Job description

About the Position

As an Associate, you will play a key role in identifying and supporting the next generation of transformative spin‑off companies. You will be actively involved in every stage of the investment lifecycle, from scouting trends and sourcing deals to conducting due diligence and providing ongoing support to our portfolio companies. In this role, you will build close relationships with founders and contribute to their growth and success as well as build a network in the Austrian academic and research community.

Your Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Evaluation: Identify promising university spin‑offs and early‑stage deep‑tech ventures, conducting market research and due diligence. Technical & Commercial Assessment: Analyze scientific and technical feasibility, competitive positioning, and commercialization potential of investment opportunities. Investment Process: Support deal execution, including financial modeling, structuring, and investment memo preparation. Portfolio Support: Work closely with founding teams to provide strategic guidance, operational support, and network connections. Ecosystem Engagement: Build relationships with researchers, universities, incubators, and other ecosystem stakeholders to source high‑potential deals.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an excellent academic track record; a background in science, engineering, or a related technical field is a plus.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a fast‑paced environment (e.g., tech startup, venture capital, tier‑1 consulting, or investment banking).
• Scientific researchers are also encouraged to apply, but candidates must demonstrate an ability to operate at a high cadence across multiple fields.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to engage with both researchers and commercial stakeholders; German is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, including technical due diligence.
• Happy to dive deep into technological details of a wide range of fields.
• Having worked in technology analysis is a big plus.
• An ability to build and maintain a professional network in the Austrian academic and university ecosystem as well as the wider European tech ecosystem.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in early‑stage Venture Capital.
• Take responsibility from day one in a small team.
• Working directly and hands‑on with ambitious sciencepreneurs.
• Competitive compensation.

According to Austrian law we are required to state a minimum salary for this position. The expected minimum annual gross salary for this role, on a full‑time basis is EUR 46,000. The salary will be a competitive package based on previous work experience, hence overpayment is possible.