Who are we?
At NLC, we foster a culture of collaboration and shared purpose, guided by our core values Together, Open, Decisive, and Optimistic (TODO). We believe in valuing every team member's contributions equally and prioritise working together toward common goals, emphasising open communication and a proactive attitude towards hierarchy. Our company thrives on a flat organisational structure where your ideas and contributions matter more than your title. We actively seek individuals who share our commitment to working together to achieve our mission, creating an environment where everyone's voice is heard and respected
Who are we?
NLC Health Ventures is dedicated to advancing health, making it accessible for everyone. By using entrepreneurship at scale, our unique NLC approach allows us to find inventions, and create and support ventures that have the potential to reach the patient. We identify promising innovations at early TRL stages, pair them with entrepreneurial CEOs and empower them to drive their start-ups from incorporation to exit, emphasising the critical role of attracting investment along the way. With a proven track record of building 100+ ventures in just seven years, we are primed for accelerated growth and impact.
As we grow, the supply of talent must keep pace and critical to our success is an Investment Manager
Your Role
As an Investment Manager at NLC you will be instrumental in attracting and engaging potential investors to enhance our consortium. This role demands significant expertise in forming consortiums and syndicates, alongside a proven ability to craft innovative deal structures and achieve successful investment results.
In recent years, NLC has significantly expanded its focus in the Biotech/Therapeutics sector, culminating in a robust and expanding array of ventures. As the new Investment Manager for Biotech, you will work closely with our biotech team to maximise the financial performance of our portfolio, ensuring a strategic alignment of venture financing efforts.
Your responsibilities, focused on the biotech sector, include:
- Lead end-to-end investment processes, including the coordination of the due diligence, financial analysis, valuation and negotiation.
- Build and maintain relationships with a network of potential co-investors (a.k.a. consortium partners or syndicate members) such as venture capital investors, family offices, private investors and semi-governmental investors such as local/regional/national (semi-)governmental investment and development organisations (e.g. ROMs in The Netherlands)
- Collaborate with entrepreneurs, founders, and external stakeholders to structure investment deals that align with strategic goals.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends regarding individual investment opportunities.
- Prepare financial analysis to support and inform follow-on investment and exit decisions - for instance, Waterfall analysis, cap table and NPV modelling
- Assess business models, financial projections, and operational strategies to evaluate investment viability including competitive landscape market size, drug pricing analysis and positioning
- Manage the due diligence process, including legal, financial, and technical aspects, to mitigate risks and maximise returns.
- Provide guidance to portfolio companies, leveraging your expertise and industry insights to drive growth and success.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, market dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting the healthtech sector.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Relevant experience in life science venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or related fields.
- Proven experience in the Biotech/Therapeutics sector, with a solid background in evaluating, structuring, and closing high-value deals.
- A comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics and regulatory environment specific to biotechnology and therapeutics
- Proven experience in consortium or syndicate building, with a strong network of Biotech industry contacts.
- Exceptional financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Strong negotiation and deal structuring abilities.
- Creative thinker with the ability to navigate complex investment scenarios.
- Previous experience in family offices or smaller life science VC firms is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer
- Becoming part of NLC’s (international and relatively young) Venture Finance / Fund Management team currently consisting of 9 professionals that jointly manage the finance requirements of NLC’s entire portfolios well as the fund practice
- A full time pivotal position in our rapidly growing company, with plenty of flexibility to craft a path for your own development
- A spider-in-the-web position at the heart of pretty much everything offering an opportunity to make an impact on many aspects of our business every day
- The opportunity to be part of a family, focused on improving the lives of millions of patients’ around the world
- Great personal growth and career opportunities for candidates able to create the next level NLC
- A lean and positive team culture which we call ‘TODO’: Together, Open, Decisive and Optimistic
- Remuneration is partly equity based - own our joint success!
NLC is B Corp Certified, meaning we meet high standards on performance and accountability and transparency on employee benefits and charitable giving. Our employees work in a motivating and collaborative environment, all remunerated, in part with equity, ensuring that everyone has 'skin in the game'.
At NLC, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
