About this role
Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world’s leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our 300+ portfolio companies have raised $900m follow-on funding from a roster of notable investors.
Our Studio partners with entrepreneurs at day one, developing new ideas, technologies and business models into high growth companies.
In our Germany Studio, we’re now exploring concepts within Proptech, AI and Climate in partnership with Europe's largest residential real estate company. We’re looking for an experienced operator with entrepreneurial ambitions to lead a new venture as Founder & CEO with our investment and the full backing of Founders Factory.
Our offerCo-found a company with Founders Factory’s team of IPO-exited founders and entrepreneurs to develop a new venture
Access to an expert team through our Venture Studio and 6-month accelerator programme
Unlock combined cash and hands-on support from our experienced team
A validated concept and intellectual property
A dedicated studio budget (including the founder stipend, specialist resource and infrastructure budget)
Unique access to our industry leading corporate partners
What we’re looking forExperienced founder, builder or operator, capable of operating from zero to one
Unique market insight, top 1% skills or other advantage that makes you a suitable and compelling founder in this space
Proven ability to build a world-class team, attract customers and investors
Evidence of thriving in ambiguous environments and a high aptitude for calculated risks
A clear vision for the opportunity (including product direction) - with the drive and expertise to execute on it
High IQ and EQ - strong opinions loosely held
Deep understanding of the German market and German language skills
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, one of our team members will get back to you if you’re successful.