SENIOR INVESTOR (director or partner)

Norrsken VC is one of Europe’s leading and largest impact focussed early-stage VC funds. Based in Stockholm, we have backed some of Europe’s most innovative and ambitious founders tackling the world’s biggest problems in line with the ‘17 UN Sustainable Development Goals’. Past investments include companies such as Northvolt, Einride and Heart Aerospace.

We are a close-knit team that is united by one simple question: “Where do we find the next impact unicorn?”.

In the pursuit of this goal, we are looking to expand our team as we continue to broaden our geographical focus across Europe. We are looking for an Investment Director or Partner who will be based in Stockholm initially, but with a view to be part of setting up a new office in the UK and/or DACH region in a couple of years. 

We are a small team, so every hire has an exponential impact on every result we produce, and it is an exceptionally flat structure with proven scope for progression. As a team, a commitment to diversity has been one of our founding principles and this is reflected in our 50/50 gender split across all levels.

We have a portfolio spanning FoodTech, CleanTech, Energy Transition among many others. The Norrsken VC mission is to back the best founders to produce a combination of a high impact and financial returns.

The fund is an independent vehicle with fully commercial returns targets. It was incubated by (and continues to be linked to) the Norrsken Foundation – one of the largest Impact hubs globally. The impact this has on the deal flow is hard to over-emphasise as it provides unparalleled access to the top tier impact entrepreneurs.

This is a unique opportunity to join an entrepreneurial fund investing in some of the most exciting companies in Europe and making a demonstrable impact.

What the job involves:

• Driving aspects of the transaction process from sourcing through execution and working with the portfolio (including taking board seats)
• Evaluating and screening investment opportunities for both their commercial prospects and their impact
• Building out networks in the space across Europe – representing Norrsken and their values in the market

Who we are looking for:

• Previous venture capital investing experience from a highly regarded fund
• Additional entrepreneurial or operational experience from a start-up or scale-up is highly desirable
• A strong DACH or UK early-stage network is highly desirable
• Someone who wants to make the world a better place, and believes entrepreneurship and strong business models are great driving forces for this
• A deeply analytical thinker who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• A degree from a top-tier university

Please note that all the screening and recruitment process is managed by our recruitment partners PER. They will be your first point of contact and can answer any initial questions about the opportunity in more detail. Please note that the application form is hosted by PER and all the data will be stored and protected by them.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to meeting you soon!