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.