Venture Capital Recruiter

Germany’s venture capital market grows around deep tech, engineering, climate tech and university spinouts. These sectors demand candidates with technical insight, strong analytical ability and comfort working in regulated environments. The market also moves carefully, with long hiring cycles and limited senior talent in some stages of VC. Many firms struggle to find people who understand both German innovation strengths and broader European investment dynamics.

Selby Jennings addresses these gaps by targeting the talent pools that matter most. Our team focuses on candidates who can operate across seed, early stage, growth equity and late stage, and who understand Germany’s mix of industrial heritage and technical innovation. We identify people who fit the investment approach, stage focus and cultural expectations of German funds.

Expertise in venture capital

Our specialists bring more than 20 years of experience across the full VC lifecycle. We know which skills matter at each stage and match firms with talent that suits their investment model.

Global network of VC talent

We connect German firms with local and international candidates who bring sector depth and strong deal judgement. This supports hiring across Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and regional tech clusters.

Hiring confidentiality

We manage searches discreetly and handle sensitive information with care, which is important for competitive dealflow and portfolio work.

Long term partnerships

We work closely with firms to understand their values and long term plans, then recommend candidates who fit both the role and the team.

Selby Jennings works with a wide range of firms in Germany’s venture capital ecosystem, including:

• Early stage funds from seed to Series A
• Growth equity firms investing from Series B onward
• Corporate venture units inside Germany’s major industrial, automotive and tech groups
• Impact and sustainability focused funds tied to Germany’s climate and energy priorities
• Sector focused investors in fintech, biotech, deep tech and climate tech
• Family offices with direct investment mandates
• University backed funds supporting spinouts from major research institutions
• Global and regional multi stage platforms active in the German market

These groups rely on talent that understands Germany’s innovation strengths and can operate across technical, regulatory and commercial environments.

Looking to grow your team?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

Selby Jennings partners with venture capital firms globally to deliver high-impact talent across investment and capital functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:

• Investment Analyst
• Investment Associate
• Senior Associate
• Vice President – Investments
• Principal
• ESG / Impact Analyst
• Sector Specialist (e.g. Biotech, Fintech, AI)
• Fundraising Associate
• Investor Relations Associate

We connect professionals who understand Germany’s innovation landscape with firms that value sharp analysis, sector insight and strong alignment with founders.

Looking to grow your team?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained venture capital recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.