Transforming Industry Water Management
We're seeking a visionary Co-Founder in Residence to join our mission at Deep Science Ventures. As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to address the pressing issue of water scarcity in industry.
Our goal is to create a future where both humans and the planet can thrive. We're tackling the challenges defining the water management sector by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
As a Co-Founder in Residence, you'll work closely with our team to co-found and spin-out a new company focused on industrial water management. You'll leverage your expertise to develop and scale new technologies, build strategic partnerships, and drive commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to address water scarcity in industry
- Collaborate with our team to co-found and spin-out a new company
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry leaders
- Drive commercial growth and scale new technologies
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on industrial water management, hydrology, or a relevant field
- In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and constraints in water logistics and transportation infrastructure
- Industry-specific know-how, commercial knowledge, and network within the water management and related industries
- Experience in building and scaling new technologies from concept to demonstration
- Experience in raising funds from early-stage investors/VC
- Experience in building and scaling a high-growth enterprise (leadership/C-suite roles)
What We Offer
- Access to optimised, purpose-built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high-impact ventures from scratch
- Opportunity area-specific know-how from our network of Partners and Advisors
- Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof-of-concept data
- Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre-seed investment is secured
- Majority equity stake in the new company for you and your co-founders
- Continuous post-spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team-building
About Deep Science Ventures
Deep Science Ventures is a mission-driven organisation that uses its unique venture creation process to create, spin-out, and invest in science companies. We're operating in four sectors—Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation—and tackling the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
