Principal

Your mission

At redalpine, we don’t just back startups - we back a better tomorrow. From deep science to bold software, we partner with founders building the next wave of category-defining companies. Now, we’re looking for a fellow builder-investor to join our mission.

You’ve built companies, scaled teams, and know both the thrills and challenges of entrepreneurship. You’ve got the instinct to spot talent and opportunities before others even look. Here, you’ll take full ownership: sourcing and partnering with exceptional Entrepreneurs  and working shoulder-to-shoulder while they scale their business

This is not just another VC role. It’s a chance to shape the future of Europe's economic backbone while building up the next generation of investors alongside you.

• Partner with exceptional entrepreneurs: spot, back, and scale outlier startups from first meeting to deal close.
• Be on the inside: sit on boards, guide founders, and drive impact.
• Shape the ecosystem: represent redalpine across Europe, expand our network and showcase our vision.
• Lead the way: mentor a high-performance team, model excellence, and build our future.

Your profile

• Entrepreneurial grit: you’ve launched, scaled, or exited businesses.
• Leadership: you’ve built and managed high-performing teams.
• Sharp investing instinct: proven experience in early-stage investments.
• Brains & bias to action: top academic background + decisive operator mindset.
• Network: well-connected across Europe’s venture and startup scene.
• Presence: you inspire trust with founders, teams, and investors alike.
• Passion: for science, tech, and the power of venture to build a better future.

Why us?

• Impact from day one: shape the future with founders who make an impact.
• High performance, no ceiling: thrive in a culture where excellence is the baseline.
• Career rocket fuel: deep exposure to Europe’s VC ecosystem, from founders to LPs.
• Bold vision: we back the extraordinary - and so do you.

If you’re ready to combine entrepreneurial grit with venture capital firepower, we’d love to hear from you.

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About us

redalpine is a leading European venture capital investor with over USD 1 billion in AUM and a cross-sector investment strategy. Our mission: We seek out the most talented founders and help turn their visions into reality, creating international success stories. For over 19 years, we have supported more than 100 founding teams, including Proxima Fusion, vivenu, N26, Klarna, Taxfix, Inkitt, and many others.

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