We are Bosch Business Innovations, the un-corporate venture builder of Bosch, consistently driving innovation from the initial idea to real world spin-offs. With our interdisciplinary team and together with partners, we develop new ventures around the world to actively shape the future of diverse industries – far beyond the traditional Bosch core areas. Become a part of it and shape the future with us.
Bosch Business Innovations GmbH is looking forward to your application!
We are looking for a Head of Venture Building Funds/Principal to shape the investment strategy of Bosch Business Innovations and to steer the financial performance of our global venture building.
In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for allocating our first venture building fund of €200M across different special purpose vehicles with different partners (LPs and service providers) as well as direct investment activities for venture building according to our overall investment theses.
If you want to shape a virtual fund of funds for venture building within a large enterprise, combining your investment experience with an entrepreneurial mindset, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in the industry!
Your Responsibilities
Shape Our Investment Strategy: Own the financial perspective in the definition and maintenance of the overall investment theses of our venture building fund in alignment with our Head of Strategy and with Corporate Strategy.
Analyze And Pre-Select Opportunities: Develop investment scenarios and recommendations for capital allocation across different risk, return, and strategic objectives. Conduct financial and commercial due diligence of our General Partners (mostly Venture Studios) for potential Special Purpose Vehicles, conduct interviews, perform financial modelling, be part of the negotiating team and prepare investment decisions/memorandums about final asset allocations in alignment with our Head of Partnering/Ecosystems.
Dealmaking: Structure complex deals globally, such as special purpose vehicles, with rigor and strategic foresight. Develop recommendations together with Corporate Legal, Tax, Compliance and with external advisors for LP-commitments, side letters and strategic collaboration agreements.
Steer our Portfolio: Develop fund portfolio construction and capital allocation frameworks to maximize the financial and strategic return of our global venture building funds. Design and implement robust financial KPI’s. Systematically track performance to proactively mitigate financial risks and capitalize on growth opportunities. Establish processes and steering mechanisms to manage and optimize our growing portfolio.
What you bring
Investment Leader: Several years of experience in investment management, venture capital, corporate venturing, corporate finance or a comparable environment. Fund of Fund experience is desired and a plus.
Strategic Investor: Strong understanding of investment strategies, portfolio management, capital allocation and financial deal structures.
Builder Mentality Combines strategic thinking and financial rigor with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.
Trusted Partner: Able to turn complex financial topics into clear recommendations and confidently engage with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
Global Collaborator: Experienced in international, cross-functional environments and comfortable navigating both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.
Academic & Language Foundation: Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a comparable discipline and business fluency in English; German is a plus.
The role can be based in Ludwigsburg or Berlin, Germany, with the option to work remotely
Curious? Learn more about Bosch Business Innovations here: About Bosch Business Innovations | Bosch Business Innovations
Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.
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Nelly Ehrmann (Human Resources)
+49 711 811 48240
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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.
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