Venture Associate CVX Ventures Sweden at CVX Ventures

CVX Ventures is seeking a Venture Associate to build and lead their Swedish operations in Stockholm. This is a hands-on role focused on establishing a strong sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting, and closing deals. The ideal candidate will be driven, proactive, and capable of building trust and relationships.

CVX is one of Europe's fastest-growing venture capital firms, aiming to be the largest by providing capital, knowledge, and networks to fast-growing companies. The company believes the best investors provide founders with the right knowledge, experience, and networks for specific stages and industries. CVX always invests alongside the best angel investors and has over 600 partners contributing to companies where they can make a real difference.

Role Involves:

• Developing and implementing strategies for the Swedish market.
• Leading expansion efforts in Sweden, including potential acquisitions.
• Managing the Swedish profit and loss statement and operational activities.
• Building a large group of partners.
• Recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing team of 10-15 people across sales, board work, events, and investments.
• Identifying and attracting investment opportunities.
• Driving the entire investment process from prospecting to investment.
• Representing CVX at events, gatherings, and conferences.
• Reporting directly to the CEO.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally within venture capital, fast-growing startups, or dynamic environments.
• Proactivity and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong interest in venture capital and startups, with a passion for analyzing and investing in companies.
• Strong ability to create collaboration and trust between people, and to win the trust of business leaders.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the management and board level.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Natural sales ability and a track record of reaching and exceeding revenue goals.
• A natural leader, preferably with experience leading teams.
• Fluency in Swedish and English.
• A large network within the Swedish startup ecosystem (big plus).

CVX Ventures Offers:

• A dynamic work environment with ambitious and talented colleagues.
• A culture of continuous learning and development.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on CVX and the success of portfolio companies.
• Coaching and development opportunities.
• A combination of fixed salary and performance-based incentives.