Forbion BioEconomy is a newly launched investment strategy at Forbion. This strategy focuses on investing in innovative biotech companies that develop sustainable solutions in four sectors: Food, Agriculture, Materials and Environmental technologies. By leveraging Forbion's extensive biotech expertise, this strategy aims to address critical planetary health challenges by investing in impact driven companies. The fund targets companies that replace or create sustainable products and services, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and driving significant positive change for the planet and future generations.
We offer a unique opportunity in a dynamic, ambitious and professional work environment. You will gain exposure to a wide range of company due diligence activities, as well as interaction with other investors, bankers and advisers in the bioeconomy and climate tech venture industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Sourcing: driving assessment and sourcing of investment opportunities leveraging networks, and market research. Deal assessment is one of the core pillars of work and include thorough due diligence of factors such as market potential, technology differentiation, competitive landscape, and management team quality.
- Financial Analysis and Modelling: driving financial analysis and relevant techno-economic modelling of opportunities as part of the due diligence process to assess the attractiveness of a potential investment
- Deal Structuring and Negotiation: supporting the investment team in deal structuring and negotiation, working closely with management teams, and legal advisors to define transaction terms, investment structures, and exit strategies.
- Due Diligence Management: supporting the end-to-end due diligence process for investment opportunities, coordinating cross-functional teams and external advisors to conduct comprehensive analysis of market dynamics, technology, regulatory considerations, and financial performance.
- Portfolio Management and Value Creation: Beyond deal execution, the investment team actively supports portfolio company management teams in developing and executing growth strategies, navigating key challenges, and achieving strategic milestones. They monitor and manage portfolio company performance, providing strategic guidance and operational support to drive value creation and maximize returns for investors.
The role will allow you to develop your skills in how to perform analyses of early-stage (Series A / B) companies in the bioeconomy (across food, agriculture, materials and environmental technologies) to identify value through scientific, technological, commercial and financial perspectives. You will work alongside the investment team and learn from a diverse group of individuals with extensive experience in the bioeconomy.
Duration and logistics
The fellowship is for 6 months on a full-time basis, working out of the Forbion office in Naarden, the Netherlands, starting in October 2024.
Experience Required
- Recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD/post-doc in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or similar
- Demonstrated experience in the bioeconomy and climate innovation field
- Knowledge of the due diligence process, gained through exposure / internships within Investment Banking / Venture Capital
- Fluent communication in English, both verbal and written
- International experience is a plus
Profile Required
- Independent, self-motivated, strong work ethic, enjoys fast paced environments
- Ambitious, proactive, show attention to detail, and with a structured approach to problem-solving
- Intellectually curious, disciplined, resourceful, and resilient
- Able to work as a team player with a high sense of responsibility
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