Investment Director

Steneg is seeking an Investment Director in Kentucky for a venture capital firm focused on deep tech innovation. The role involves identifying high-potential technology companies, supporting fundraising efforts, managing deal flow, and providing portfolio company support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in tech, strong communication skills, and a technical background. Proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
Our client is a leading venture capital firm focused on deep tech innovation. With investments across artificial intelligence, advanced communications, cybersecurity, and photonics, the firm partners with early and mid-stage companies that combine scientific excellence with transformative potential. Its investment model integrates technical insight with strategic capital engagement, actively supporting both startups and investors in achieving long-term success.

Mission
We are seeking an Investment Director with a rare combination of scientific acumen and investor-facing experience. This role plays a key part in two fundamental pillars of the firm’s mission: identifying and supporting high-potential technology companies, and contributing directly to capital raising and investor relations efforts. The ideal candidate has lived the fundraising process from within a tech company and understands how to communicate technological value to the investment community. You will support both the portfolio and the fund’s own capital strategy.

Responsibilities
Investor Engagement & Fundraising Support
Contribute actively to fundraising activities by preparing pitch materials, fund performance updates, and strategic documentation.
Participate in meetings with current and prospective investors, communicating the fund’s vision, scientific edge, and portfolio progress.
Help refine messaging and positioning for different investor profiles, ensuring technical credibility and strategic clarity.
Bring operational insight into the fundraising process based on real experience securing capital within a technology-driven company.

Deal Flow Management
Source, assess, and prioritize investment opportunities aligned with the firm’s deep tech thesis.
Conduct in-depth technical due diligence on startups, evaluating product maturity, R&D roadmaps, and differentiation.
Work with internal teams to articulate investment rationales and contribute to decision-making materials.

Portfolio Company Support
Support portfolio companies in navigating follow-on fundraising, including business case refinement and investor narrative development.
Serve as a technical and strategic sounding board for founders and executive teams.
Provide hands-on guidance in areas such as operational strategy, documentation review, and investor communication.

Scientific & Market Intelligence
Stay informed on scientific and industrial developments relevant to the firm’s areas of focus.
Engage in conferences, journals, and expert networks to anticipate emerging technologies.
Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in the deep tech ecosystem.

Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technology company, with direct involvement in fundraising or investor communication.
Academic background in a technical discipline (engineering, physics, computer science, etc.).
Strong ability to communicate complex technologies to investors and non-technical audiences.
Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
Proactive, structured, and adaptable in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Preferred Experience
Prior exposure to venture capital or investment environments.
Experience leading or supporting Series A or later rounds.
Familiarity with the dynamics of European deep tech ecosystems.
Comfortable interacting with both technical teams and financial stakeholders.