Senior Venture Lead (m/f/d).
Senior Venture Lead (m/f/d).
Updated 20.08.2025
Updated 20.08.2025
Senior Venture Lead (m/f/d)
Location: Flexible (onsite/remote hybrid possible)
Company: THE BAU Ventures
About Us
THE BAU Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Drees & Sommer. We partner with and invest in start-ups that are transforming the construction and real estate industry. Our mission is to shape the future of the built world by combining entrepreneurial drive with the resources of a global market leader.
We are now looking for a Senior Venture Lead to drive our venture-building and investment activities. If you are passionate about innovation, thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, and want to make a tangible impact, this role is for you.
Your Role
As a Senior Venture Lead, you will:
Lead venture-building projects from idea validation through to scaling.
Identify, evaluate, and drive strategic investments in high-potential start-ups.
Act as a sparring partner for founders and entrepreneurs, supporting them in strategy, product-market fit, and go-to-market.
Work closely with corporate stakeholders to align ventures with strategic industry opportunities.
Build and manage cross-functional teams across product, tech, and business development.
Represent THE BAU Ventures externally at events, in partnerships, and within the start-up ecosystem.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of our venture team.
Your Profile
6+ years of professional experience in venture capital, start-ups, strategy consulting, or corporate innovation.
Proven track record in building or scaling ventures (either as founder, early employee, or corporate venture lead).
Strong network in the start-up ecosystem, ideally in PropTech, ConTech, Sustainability, or related industries.
Solid understanding of venture financing, business models, and scaling strategies.
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, paired with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Fluent in English; German is a plus.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to build ventures at the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and the built environment.
A high degree of responsibility and autonomy in shaping our venture activities.
A dynamic, entrepreneurial team culture with flat hierarchies.
Exposure to leading start-ups, founders, and corporate partners across Europe.
Flexible working models and a modern, collaborative environment.
Join us in building the future of the construction and real estate industry – one venture at a time.
Updated 20.08.2025
Senior Venture Lead (m/f/d)
Location: Flexible (onsite/remote hybrid possible)
Company: THE BAU Ventures
About Us
THE BAU Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Drees & Sommer. We partner with and invest in start-ups that are transforming the construction and real estate industry. Our mission is to shape the future of the built world by combining entrepreneurial drive with the resources of a global market leader.
We are now looking for a Senior Venture Lead to drive our venture-building and investment activities. If you are passionate about innovation, thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, and want to make a tangible impact, this role is for you.
Your Role
As a Senior Venture Lead, you will:
Lead venture-building projects from idea validation through to scaling.
Identify, evaluate, and drive strategic investments in high-potential start-ups.
Act as a sparring partner for founders and entrepreneurs, supporting them in strategy, product-market fit, and go-to-market.
Work closely with corporate stakeholders to align ventures with strategic industry opportunities.
Build and manage cross-functional teams across product, tech, and business development.
Represent THE BAU Ventures externally at events, in partnerships, and within the start-up ecosystem.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of our venture team.
Your Profile
6+ years of professional experience in venture capital, start-ups, strategy consulting, or corporate innovation.
Proven track record in building or scaling ventures (either as founder, early employee, or corporate venture lead).
Strong network in the start-up ecosystem, ideally in PropTech, ConTech, Sustainability, or related industries.
Solid understanding of venture financing, business models, and scaling strategies.
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, paired with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Fluent in English; German is a plus.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to build ventures at the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and the built environment.
A high degree of responsibility and autonomy in shaping our venture activities.
A dynamic, entrepreneurial team culture with flat hierarchies.
Exposure to leading start-ups, founders, and corporate partners across Europe.
Flexible working models and a modern, collaborative environment.
Join us in building the future of the construction and real estate industry – one venture at a time.
Let’s talk.
Let’s talk.
Whether you’re a founder, corporate partner, or investor — if you're solving meaningful urban problems with technology, we want to hear from you.
Whether you’re a founder, corporate partner, or investor — if you're solving meaningful urban problems with technology, we want to hear from you.