hub:raum, the corporate incubator of Deutsche Telekom, delivers strategic contributions to business units by generating market insight and future business opportunities.In alignment with DT’s strategic innovation priorities, hub:raum
- scouts disruptive startups in relevant international innovation hotspots
- manages x-industry innovation programs & technical prototyping projects
- provides seed capital to attract best startups and to generate financial returns
- acts as DT’s interface to the early stage startup eco-system via own activities and partnerships
For our early stage investment activities of the hub:raum investment fund we are looking for an investment manager with technology background.
Objectives Of The Role Are
- Source and close investment opportunities with fit to DT’s innovation strategy and potential to disrupt the ICT industry
- Generate superior strategic and financial value for DT / hub:raum investment fund
Key Tasks Of The Role Are
- Deal Sourcing & Fund-raising
- Build strong relationships with ecosystem of start-ups, Investors, Business Angels, Accelerators/Incubators, etc..
- Take part in industry and community events and represent hub:raum brand and program
- Source dealflow and investment opportunities , find co-/follow-on investors
- Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate potential transactions
- Prepare materials for internal decision meetings, assist with closing administration
- Deal Execution
- Coordinate the execution of legal & transaction documentation
- Prepare commentary & other investment information/reports for review meetings
- Portfolio Management
- Coordinate portfolio of existing investments, support portfolio companies in developing their business and gaining follow-on financing
- Take care of post-investment monitoring & governance (eg shareholder meetings)
Your ProfileRequirements
- University degree & technology background, min. 1-2 years of working experience with track record in venture capital in ICT industry or start-up founder with respective experience
- Advanced venture capital transactional experience and financial skills
About You
- Deep technology knowledge and strategic acumen, well informed about market trends and key players
- Advanced financial & transactional experience in early stage venturing (nice2have)
- experience in portfolio/post-investment monitoring and governance roles
- Excellent networking skills, strong existing relationships with early stage investors (nice to have)
- Strong and professional communication and presentation skills, fluent English
- Quick thinker, results driven, used to work in agile projects and with few resources
If interested, please apply here.
