Job Description
CVX Ventures is seeking a dynamic and strategic Venture Director to lead their Danish division in Copenhagen. The Venture Director will be responsible for shaping the company's vision, driving operational expertise, and ensuring long-term profitability. CVX is one of Europe's fastest-growing venture investors, aiming to be the largest by providing growth companies with capital, knowledge, and network.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a natural ability to build trust and relationships, driven, hands-on, and capable of inspiring a high-performing team.
Role Involves:
- Defining and executing strategy
- Leading the Danish expansion, including potential acquisitions
- Managing the Danish P&L and overall operations
- Expanding and maintaining a valuable pool of partners
- Developing and leading a top-tier team of 15 in sales, board management, events & members, and marketing
- Identifying and attracting top investment cases
- Leading investment deals from sourcing to investment
- Representing CVX at events, gatherings, and conferences
Requirements:
- High work ethic with a strong sense of urgency
- Strong drive and desire to be the best
- 5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, high-growth startups, or similar dynamic environments
- Proactive approach and ability to take ownership
- Deep engagement in the venture capital and startup environment
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Effective communication skills at management and board levels
- Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Proven success in achieving and exceeding revenue goals
- Natural sales ability and strategic and operational sales skills
- Strong leadership skills, preferably with team management experience
- Fluency in Danish and English
- Existing network in the Danish startup ecosystem (preferred)
What CVX Ventures Offers:
- A dynamic and exciting work environment with ambitious colleagues
- A culture of continuous learning and development
- Direct influence on CVX’s success and portfolio companies
- Coaching and development opportunities
- A combination of fixed salary and performance-based bonus