About FoodLabsFoodLabs is a leading European early-stage VC and venture studio on a mission to build a healthier, more sustainable food system — and beyond.We invest in and co-found startups from day zero across food, health, climate, and the bioeconomy. From new protein sources to sustainable supply chains and biotech-enabled solutions, we partner with bold, science-driven founders shaping the future of how we eat and live.Our portfolio includes some of Europe’s most ambitious early-stage ventures — such as Formo, Project Eaden, MicroHarvest, and Mycolever — and we are actively expanding our presence across emerging domains like synthetic biology, and agri-biotech.At FoodLabs, we go beyond capital. We bring deep sector knowledge, operational support, and a builder mindset to help ventures scale from idea to impact.Why this role mattersThe bioeconomy is redefining how we grow, make, and consume — and it's happening fast. At FoodLabs, we believe biology will drive the next industrial revolution. We’re looking for someone to help us lead it.This role is about sourcing and winning the most exciting early-stage bioeconomy deals in Europe. You’ll work at the intersection of science, market, and mission — helping us find breakthrough founders, define our thesis, and push investments across the finish line.You’ll be part of a tight-knit investment team, and you’ll help expand our presence in synthetic biology, precision fermentation, industrial biotech, soil and crop innovation, and more.This isn’t a paper-pushing job. It’s about ownership, hustle, and conviction.What drives this role<ul><li>Identify and win high-potential pre-seed and seed investments across the bioeconomy</li><li>Help define and continuously evolve our investment thesis in the space — from white space analysis to market mapping</li><li>Build strong relationships with scientific and technical founders early on — and help them sharpen their story, roadmap, and strategy</li><li>Drive early-stage deal execution, from first meeting to investment memo, due diligence, and closing</li><li>Stay close to labs, incubators, university spinouts, and early startup communities — and know what’s coming before it’s hot</li><li>Support portfolio companies post-investment: intros, strategic advice, fundraising, product, and market entry </li></ul>What it takes to be successfulWe’re looking for someone with sharp analytical thinking and real founder empathy — ideally someone who knows how hard it is to build in biotech and still can’t imagine doing anything else.You might have...<ul><li>Built or worked in a biotech, bio-based, or deep tech startup</li><li>A background in biochemistry, synthetic biology, molecular biology, or bioengineering</li><li>Experience with early-stage VC, startup scouting, or commercialization of scientific IP</li><li>Spent time in a high-calibre academic or industrial lab setting working across disciplines</li></ul>You definitely need to be...<ul><li>A natural deal hunter — curious, proactive, commercially-minded</li><li>Able to bridge science and strategy — translating deep tech into sharp investment cases</li><li>Comfortable navigating ambiguity, moving quickly, and working independently</li><li>Confident communicator — written and verbal — with founders, teams, and IC members</li><li>Energized by startups, breakthroughs, and building from zero</li></ul>What you can expect at FoodLabs<ul><li>A front-row seat in early-stage venture — and the chance to lead on real deals</li><li>Deep exposure to scientific innovation, future trends, and high-impact tech</li><li>A team that values intellectual honesty, speed, and trust</li><li>Direct access to our network of founders, researchers, investors, and co-investors</li><li>The ability to shape the future of one of Europe’s most focused deep-tech + sustainability fund</li></ul>

FoodLabs is a pan-European Early Stage VC investor and venture studio for food, sustainability, and health. We strongly believe that entrepreneurship holds the key to pushing the boundaries in the food industry. Based in Berlin and founded by Christophe F. Maire, FoodLabs has built and invested in more than 30 early-stage FoodTech companies since 2016. We&rsquo;re backing the most ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, who are committed to changing the world&rsquo;s largest industry. With a thesis-driven and purpose-for-growth approach, FoodLabs invests in companies along the entire value chain of the food industry - 'from earth to earth'. FoodLabs has been an early investor in some of the most seminal, fastest-growing European FoodTech startups including Infarm, Meatable, Mushlabs, Sanity Group, Formo and Gorillas. In our FoodLabs studio we identify new opportunities to change the food industry, along with the most daring entrepreneurs and scientists that have what it takes to empower the transformation.

(Senior) Associate - Bioeconomy @ FoodLabs, Investment Team, Berlin

About FoodLabsFoodLabs is a leading European early-stage VC and venture studio on a mission to build a healthier, more sustainable food system — and beyond.We invest in and co-found startups from day zero across food, health, climate, and the bioeconomy. From new protein sources to sustainable supply chains and biotech-enabled solutions, we partner with bold, science-driven founders shaping the future of how we eat and live.Our portfolio includes some of Europe’s most ambitious early-stage ventures — such as Formo, Project Eaden, MicroHarvest, and Mycolever — and we are actively expanding our presence across emerging domains like synthetic biology, and agri-biotech.At FoodLabs, we go beyond capital. We bring deep sector knowledge, operational support, and a builder mindset to help ventures scale from idea to impact.Why this role mattersThe bioeconomy is redefining how we grow, make, and consume — and it's happening fast. At FoodLabs, we believe biology will drive the next industrial revolution. We’re looking for someone to help us lead it.This role is about sourcing and winning the most exciting early-stage bioeconomy deals in Europe. You’ll work at the intersection of science, market, and mission — helping us find breakthrough founders, define our thesis, and push investments across the finish line.You’ll be part of a tight-knit investment team, and you’ll help expand our presence in synthetic biology, precision fermentation, industrial biotech, soil and crop innovation, and more.This isn’t a paper-pushing job. It’s about ownership, hustle, and conviction.What drives this role<ul><li>Identify and win high-potential pre-seed and seed investments across the bioeconomy</li><li>Help define and continuously evolve our investment thesis in the space — from white space analysis to market mapping</li><li>Build strong relationships with scientific and technical founders early on — and help them sharpen their story, roadmap, and strategy</li><li>Drive early-stage deal execution, from first meeting to investment memo, due diligence, and closing</li><li>Stay close to labs, incubators, university spinouts, and early startup communities — and know what’s coming before it’s hot</li><li>Support portfolio companies post-investment: intros, strategic advice, fundraising, product, and market entry </li></ul>What it takes to be successfulWe’re looking for someone with sharp analytical thinking and real founder empathy — ideally someone who knows how hard it is to build in biotech and still can’t imagine doing anything else.You might have...<ul><li>Built or worked in a biotech, bio-based, or deep tech startup</li><li>A background in biochemistry, synthetic biology, molecular biology, or bioengineering</li><li>Experience with early-stage VC, startup scouting, or commercialization of scientific IP</li><li>Spent time in a high-calibre academic or industrial lab setting working across disciplines</li></ul>You definitely need to be...<ul><li>A natural deal hunter — curious, proactive, commercially-minded</li><li>Able to bridge science and strategy — translating deep tech into sharp investment cases</li><li>Comfortable navigating ambiguity, moving quickly, and working independently</li><li>Confident communicator — written and verbal — with founders, teams, and IC members</li><li>Energized by startups, breakthroughs, and building from zero</li></ul>What you can expect at FoodLabs<ul><li>A front-row seat in early-stage venture — and the chance to lead on real deals</li><li>Deep exposure to scientific innovation, future trends, and high-impact tech</li><li>A team that values intellectual honesty, speed, and trust</li><li>Direct access to our network of founders, researchers, investors, and co-investors</li><li>The ability to shape the future of one of Europe’s most focused deep-tech + sustainability fund</li></ul>

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