Tech Transfer Fund, Investment Area Milano

Tech Transfer Fund, Investment Area
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Our client is a leading international venture capital firm with strong focus on deep-tech investments.

Looking for a dynamic Investment professional to join the team with focus on the Technology Transfer Fund.

Key for the position: Strong passion for venture capital, with a particular emphasis on deep-tech startups.

Keen on playing a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and managing investment opportunities, as well as fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including academia, industry partners, and incubators/accelerators.

Responsibilities: Deal Sourcing and Evaluation : Identify and assess investment opportunities in deep-tech startups, with a focus on technologies emerging from Politecnico di Milano and other Italian research institutions.

Due Diligence : Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments, including market analysis, financial modeling, and technology assessment.

Portfolio Management: Oversee the management of the investment portfolio, providing strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies to ensure growth and successful exits.

Stakeholder Engagement : Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, industry partners, government agencies, incubators/accelerators and other VC firms to facilitate the flow of high-quality deal opportunities and support the commercialization of innovative technologies.

Strategic Planning : Contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the Technology Transfer fund, including setting investment criteria, identifying key sectors of interest, and developing long-term plans for fund growth and impact.

Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of investment professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.

Educational Background: Advanced degree in engineering/science is required, ideally combined with an MBA or equivalent business degree 6 years of professional experience, ideally in venture capital, private equity, or a related field.

Alternatively, experience in Management Consulting/Banking combined with top management position in tech startup/scale-up Strong understanding and interest in deep-tech e. g, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, cybersecurity and others.

Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to assess complex technologies and business models.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Languages: Proficiency in Italian and English is required.