Investment Director

Steneg; Marbella; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading venture capital firm is seeking an Investment Director to engage with investors and manage deal flow in the deep tech sector. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in technology fundraising and an academic background in a technical field. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required, alongside strong communication skills. This role is crucial for supporting startup investments and enhancing capital strategies.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technology company with fundraising involvement.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technologies to investors.
• Proficient in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute actively to fundraising activities.
• Source and assess investment opportunities.
• Support portfolio companies with follow-on fundraising.

Conocimientos

Communication of complex technologies

Fundraising experience

Technical due diligence

Proactive and adaptable

Educación

Academic background in a technical discipline

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a leading venture capital firm focused on deep tech innovation. With investments across artificial intelligence, advanced communications, cybersecurity, and photonics, the firm partners with early and mid-stage companies that combine scientific excellence with transformative potential. Its investment model integrates technical insight with strategic capital engagement, actively supporting both startups and investors in achieving long-term success.

Overview

We are seeking an Investment Director with a rare combination of scientific acumen and investor-facing experience. This role plays a key part in two fundamental pillars of the firm’s mission: identifying and supporting high-potential technology companies, and contributing directly to capital raising and investor relations efforts. The ideal candidate has lived the fundraising process from within a tech company and understands how to communicate technological value to the investment community. You will support both the portfolio and the fund’s own capital strategy.

Responsibilities

Investor Engagement & Fundraising Support

• Contribute actively to fundraising activities by preparing pitch materials, fund performance updates, and strategic documentation.
• Participate in meetings with current and prospective investors, communicating the fund’s vision, scientific edge, and portfolio progress.
• Help refine messaging and positioning for different investor profiles, ensuring technical credibility and strategic clarity.
• Bring operational insight into the fundraising process based on real experience securing capital within a technology-driven company.

Deal Flow Management

• Source, assess, and prioritize investment opportunities aligned with the firm’s deep tech thesis.
• Conduct in-depth technical due diligence on startups, evaluating product maturity, R&D roadmaps, and differentiation.
• Work with internal teams to articulate investment rationales and contribute to decision-making materials.

Portfolio Company Support

• Support portfolio companies in navigating follow-on fundraising, including business case refinement and investor narrative development.
• Serve as a technical and strategic sounding board for founders and executive teams.
• Provide hands-on guidance in areas such as operational strategy, documentation review, and investor communication.

Scientific & Market Intelligence

• Stay informed on scientific and industrial developments relevant to the firm’s areas of focus.
• Engage in conferences, journals, and expert networks to anticipate emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in the deep tech ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technology company, with direct involvement in fundraising or investor communication.
• Academic background in a technical discipline (engineering, physics, computer science, etc.).
• Strong ability to communicate complex technologies to investors and non-technical audiences.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
• Proactive, structured, and adaptable in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Preferred Experience

• Prior exposure to venture capital or investment environments.
• Experience leading or supporting Series A or later rounds.
• Familiarity with the dynamics of European deep tech ecosystems.
• Comfortable interacting with both technical teams and financial stakeholders.