Deals & Valuation Manager (m/f/d)

Nanolite Foundation is a globally leading investment institution focused on early-stage and growth-phase technological innovation. The foundation is committed to supporting visionary entrepreneurs in disruptive frontier sectors such as nanomaterials, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and next-generation robotics. With a long-term strategic vision, Nanolite Foundation operates offices in both Europe and North America. Its investment portfolio spans a wide range of breakthrough industries, including quantum systems, bioengineering, green infrastructure, and aerospace technology. To date, we have supported the growth of over 250 high-tech companies, with individual financing rounds ranging from €500,000 to €60 million. Nanolite is one of the few European-based institutions capable of providing end-to-end funding across all growth stages — from seed to expansion. Office Locations: New York, USA: 388 Greenwich Street, New York City Frankfurt, Germany: Große Gallusstraße 18, Frankfurt am Main Our international team of 60+ investment and operational professionals brings cross-industry and cross-border perspectives, delivering strategic and value-added support to portfolio companies at every stage of development. Join Us｜Hiring: Finance Manager (Frankfurt Preferred) As our finance team continues to grow, Nanolite Foundation is seeking a talented and driven Finance Manager, ideally based in our Frankfurt office. If you are someone who thrives on responsibility and wants to play a key role in funding rounds, valuation processes, and cross-border investment strategies across a diverse portfolio, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in global innovation finance.

We are expanding our finance team and are looking for a talented Finance Manager to join us—ideally based in our Frankfurt office. If you thrive on taking responsibility and are eager to play a key role in financing rounds and valuations across a diverse investment portfolio, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this role, you will:

• Take the lead on all financial matters related to financing rounds and valuations for our portfolio companies.

• Support complex transactions, model capitalisation tables, and ensure everything aligns with our standards and stakeholder expectations.

• Act as a trusted partner to both internal teams and external stakeholders, keeping processes smooth and communication clear.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering closely with our Investment and Legal teams during financing rounds, serving as a sparring partner and financial expert.

• Contributing to the negotiation and structuring of financing rounds, bringing a sharp financial perspective to the table.

• Owning the modelling and maintenance of high-quality capitalisation tables, ensuring they’re always up-to-date and accurate for our portfolio.

• Acting as the main point of contact for all finance-related topics around funding rounds, collaborating with portfolio companies and external partners.

• Supporting the financial side of exits, ESOPs, and related transactions.

• Leading valuation processes in line with EVCA/IPEV guidelines and assisting with impairment assessments, including coordination with auditors.

• Preparing insightful financial reports and analyses for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Working cross-functionally with teams across investment, legal, accounting, and tax, as well as with outside advisors.

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).

• Solid experience working with capitalisation tables and structuring financing rounds.

• A strong background in venture capital, private equity, or a closely related field, or the drive to apply your experience in a similar environment.

• At least five years of experience in a finance-focused role with comparable responsibilities.

• Professional fluency in both German and English so that you can operate confidently in both local and international contexts.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a reputation for diligence and reliability.

• Strong contract-reading skills, with the ability to interpret terms and ensure proper execution.

• Advanced Excel skills and a track record of building and working with complex financial models.

• Ideally, knowledge of German and U.S. tax law, or a keen interest in developing this expertise.

• A knack for thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments, staying adaptable as priorities shift.

• Analytical thinking, a structured approach to problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset.

Ready to shape the future of our investment portfolio?
If you're looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference and delivers real results, we look forward to welcoming you. Join us in Frankfurt as we build the next generation of successful companies—together!