Investment Director
1 day ago
Vigo
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. Mission 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.