Investor Principal or Entrepreneur in Residence for Digital Investments | Investor Principal or Entrepreneur in Residence for Digital Investments - M Ventures (m/w/d)
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
M Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of a leading science and technology company, is seeking an Investor Principal or Entrepreneur in Residence to drive investments in cutting-edge digital startups. This role involves generating high-quality deal flow through an established network, managing the entire evaluation process from technical and financial due diligence to valuation, and negotiating equity investments. The successful candidate will also be responsible for aligning internal and external stakeholders to drive projects to decision. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong understanding of digital and software technologies, particularly AI and the broader digital ecosystem, combined with solid venture capital expertise, to significantly impact the company's core business areas.
Required Skills
Education
MSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science (with strong computational focus), or a relevant scientific discipline
Experience
- Minimum 6 years of work experience
- Minimum 2 years in an investment role at a digital-focused Venture Capital Firm AND minimum 4 years of operational experience in a corporate, startup, or consulting role
- Alternatively, minimum 6 years as a founder of a digital startup including fundraising experience
- Alternatively, minimum 6 years in a relevant position at a tech company combined with initial exposure to the startup & VC ecosystem (e.g., VC internship)
- Pre-existing network of VC investors (institutional and corporate)
- Basic understanding of VC transactions, capitalization tables, legal documents, and investment memorandums
- Experience working with diverse and international teams
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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