Hiring: Partner - Fund investments, Fundraising and Ops
About Positron: At Positron, it is our mission to assist scientist-entrepreneurs in turning breakthrough research into thriving companies. Our main instrument for that is the Positron Ventures fund. Besides the fund, we manage synergetic LP investments into colleague deeptech funds in Europe and the US. Finally, we are setting up a Positron Foundation to stimulate pre-commercial breakthrough research in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Your Role: As Partner responsible for Fund investments, Fundraising and Operations you will help shape Positron and accelerate our development.
Key Responsibilities:
As one of the three partners, you will naturally be involved in investment investment target selection (main responsible person: Gijs) and value creation in the portfolio (main responsible person: Joseph). However, your main responsibilities will be the coordination of:
1. Fund Investments:
Select and perform due diligence on deeptech venture capital funds across Europe (70%) and the US (30%).
Manage strategic LP positions in ~30 aligned funds, fostering close collaboration to benefit Positron’s Core Fund investments, including follow-on rounds and pre-seed deal sourcing.
2. Fundraising for Core Fund:
Lead fundraising efforts, proactively attracting and securing capital commitments from institutional investors and family offices.
Cultivate and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with current and potential LPs.
Develop and deliver compelling narratives around Positron’s unique approach, impact, and success stories.
3. Fund Operations:
Coordinate relations with vendors responsible for fund admin.
Oversee the creation of multi‑year budgets and cash‑flow forecasts.
Drive the implementation of clear, effective processes that enable the team to operate at its best.
Who You Are:
Experienced investment professional with a robust track record in venture capital, particularly in deeptech or science-driven domains.
Proven networker and relationship-builder with strong ties to institutional investors, family offices, and peer venture funds.
Excellent storyteller with persuasive communication skills capable of clearly articulating complex investment theses and strategies.
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and capable of independently managing responsibilities at partner-level.
Passionate about science-driven innovation and the role it plays in addressing significant global challenges.
Stamina to take responsibility for fund operations.
Preferrably you are based in Amsterdam (our team is partially distributed across Europe and meets monthly in Amsterdam)
What We Offer:
A senior leadership position with significant responsibility, autonomy, and direct impact.
The opportunity to shape Positron’s strategic LP network and significantly influence the future trajectory of our Core Fund.
A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment focused on excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact.
Competitive compensation, aligned incentives, and extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Join Positron Ventures: Be part of a team that truly believes science can change the world. If you're ready to leverage your skills and network to amplify Positron’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by sending us your resume and why you think we are a match at jobs@positron.vc. Please do not apply directly on LinkedIn.
