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TRUMPF

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech

Manager – w/m/d - Venture Capital & Open Innovation

Venture CapitalUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDitzingen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in business, engineering, natural sciences, industrial engineering, or computer science, or a comparable qualification.
  • Experience in areas such as semiconductors, robotics, quantum technologies, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, or deep tech.
  • Practical experience in venture capital, strategy consulting, business development, or innovation management.
  • Ability to analyze markets, business models, and fund approaches systematically and present findings appropriately for the audience.
  • Analytical and structured thinking to understand complex technological and economic relationships.
  • Ability to address strategic and technical questions and identify new solutions.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Make knowledge, technology trends, and relevant contacts from fund portfolio companies useful to business units, support investment management in portfolio company stewardship, and bring relevant developments into the company.
  • Help shape and implement the fund investment strategy, including identifying and screening suitable funds, analyzing their investment approaches, evaluating potential investments, preparing decision-support materials, and producing internal reporting for responsible fund investments.
  • Monitor the venture capital market, fund landscape, and economic and geopolitical developments, and derive recommendations for the company.
  • Represent the company in the venture ecosystem through dialogue with funds and startups, industry events, and relevant networks.
  • Develop the open-innovation strategy and associated tools with startup partnering and technology scouting colleagues.
  • Conduct cross-functional analyses and special projects related to venture capital and innovation, and strategically develop the company's venture engagement.

About the Company

TRUMPF

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech

TRUMPF Venture is the corporate venture capital unit of the TRUMPF Group. It invests globally in early-stage deep-tech startups that complement or are adjacent to TRUMPF’s core business. The selection criteria include strategic fit, high innovation leverage, differentiating technology or business model, an experienced management team, and a path to risk-appropriate financial returns. Its approach combines funding with strategic collaboration, giving portfolio companies access to TRUMPF’s resources, customers, and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate scale. The company differentiates itself by focusing on strategic alignment with TRUMPF, global reach, and a disciplined, value-adding partnership model rather than mere financial investment. The goal is to back startups that can strengthen TRUMPF’s technology landscape and create financially attractive outcomes for both sides.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$498.6M
Headquarters
Ditzingen, Germany
Founded
2016

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