Investment Readiness Manager (m/w/d) – Deep Tech Startups / Venture Capital

XPRENEURS by UnternehmerTUM is Europe’s leading deep tech B2B accelerator and a hub for visionary innovators. Supporting technology-driven teams, XPRENEURS provides a three-month intensive program focusing on areas such as market entry, business model development, customer acquisition, and investor readiness. Based in Europe, XPRENEURS is committed to transforming groundbreaking tech ideas into scalable and impactful businesses. The program serves as a launchpad for startups, offering hands-on mentorship and access to a vast network of industry experts and investors.

As a Investment Readiness Manager (m/f/d) , you will be part of the Capital Access Team in the deep-tech accelerator XPRENEURS at UnternehmerTUM . You will work closely with founders, investors, and partners to optimally prepare technology-driven startups for fundraising rounds. Your contribution helps bring innovations to market faster and create sustainable impact.

This position is initially limited to 2 years due to project duration, but with long-term position planned afterwards.

Your Responsibilities

Investment Readiness (40%)

• Conduct structured investment readiness assessments for deep-tech startups
• Develop concrete action plans to improve fundraising capabilities
• Analyze and further develop pitch decks, financial models, and investor narratives
• Prepare founders for investor meetings and due diligence processes
• Advise startups on fundraising strategies (investor targeting, timing, positioning)
• Ensure strong fit between startups and investors based on maturity level, technology, and capital needs

Program Delivery & Collaboration (30%)

• Coordinate experts and coaches to provide targeted support for startups
• Work closely with investor-facing teams and event formats to prepare high-quality investor interactions
• Further develop scalable processes to support a growing startup portfolio

Your Profile

• Several years of practical experience (approx. 2–4 years) in venture capital, corporate venture capital, or the startup ecosystem, with a focus on tech-driven companies and fundraising
• Strong understanding of due diligence processes and investor evaluation criteria
• Proven ability to analyze and improve fundraising materials, especially pitch decks and financial models
• Experience preparing founders for investor discussions and acting as a sparring partner
• Ability to structure fundraising strategies and connect startups with suitable investors
• Structured, proactive, and independent working style with a strong attention to quality
• Hands-on mentality and motivation to actively support deep-tech startups in their growth journey
• University degree (at least bachelor’s level or equivalent qualification)
• Annual, generous professional development budget and access to internal trainings, external seminars, conferences, and keynotes
• High degree of creative freedom, ownership, and responsibility
• Unlimited access to the high-tech workshop MakerSpace
• Additional benefits available on the careers page
• Flexible working hours and home office options for strong work-life balance
• Access to TU childcare facilities, part-time and parental leave models, childcare subsidy
• Flexible monthly mobility budget via Moovster app (MVG, Lime, Uber, JobRad, etc.)
• Extensive sports program (Yoga, Pilates, mindfulness, CrossFit, Wellpass membership, access to TUM sports offerings)

Diversity Matters

Diversity enriches our team. We explicitly encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, social or ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.