Vento is backed by Exor Ventures, a venture firm with a strong legacy of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. At Vento Investments, we focus on empowering the next generation of exceptional Italian founders. Over the past two and a half years, we've invested in 85 early-stage startups led by Italian founders worldwide. We aim to achieve 100 investments annually, providing pre-seed and seed funding with a standard ticket size of €150,000 and founder-friendly terms, ensuring a fast and efficient decision-making process.
Beyond investments, Vento is dedicated to fostering innovation through Venture Building and hosting the Italian Tech Week, creating a vibrant ecosystem for founders and startups to thrive.
Your Role as a Venture Tech Associate:
Tech Development and Automation:
- Develop internal tools to track portfolio companies’ KPIs, streamline deal flow, and automate operational workflows.
- Develop scalable solutions to enhance efficiency, leveraging platforms such as Zapier, Notion, and Airtable.
- Work closely with the team to identify process improvements and implement tech-based solutions.
Deal Flow Support and Tech Screening:
- Evaluate investment opportunities with a focus on emerging technologies such as AI and other transformative fields.
- Assist in conducting assessments and preparing recommendations for the investment team.
- Build relationships with founders, accelerators, and ecosystem partners to enhance deal flow quality.
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome people who bring a mix of these skills and traits:
- Problem-Solver & Builder: You love creating tools, optimizing systems, and improving workflows.
- Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with modern platforms and eager to learn new technologies.
- Startup Enthusiast: Genuine passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and the startup ecosystem.
- Strong Communication Skills: Fluent in English (C1 level or above) with excellent verbal and written abilities.
- Proactive & Self-Driven: You take ownership of your projects, deliver results, and thrive in independent work.
What We Offer:
- Ownership and Impact: Autonomy to build tools, innovate, and directly influence Vento’s operations and strategy.
- Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in venture capital, startups, and technology at one of the fastest-growing VC firms.
- Network Access: Work alongside some of the world’s leading founders, investors, and innovators.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of OGR Torino, a vibrant hub for innovation and creativity, or take advantage of hybrid work arrangements.
- Team Culture: Join a team passionate about excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Competitive Compensation: A market-aligned salary package tailored to your skills and experience, with performance-based bonuses tied to the success of the fund.
Contract Type: Full-Time
Location: OGR Torino or hybrid.
If you’re excited about startups, technology, and venture capital and want to build tools that drive the success of a cutting-edge VC firm, we’d love to hear from you!
