Starquest Capital
Investing in science that meets major societal challenges
Starquest Capital finances and supports technologies derived from research to meet climate, industrial and societal challenges — by transforming breakthrough scientific advances into solutions with a real and measurable impact.
Description
Starquest Capital is a management company specialized in environmental technologies and solutions, with a DNA strongly focused on industrial and technological assets.
It intervenes throughout the ecological transition value chain: decarbonization of the economy, preservation of natural resources, climate resilience and protection of ecosystems.
The pilot management company several investment vehicles and supports innovative companies at different stages of maturity, by combining approaches Venture and growth.Its portfolio covers various themes such as energy, user efficiency, new mobility models, the circular economy, sustainable agriculture or resource management technologies.
Mission
Origination & strategic intelligence
- Actively contribute to the identification of new investment opportunities.
- Conduct market analyses, sector studies and competitive benchmarks in connection with the defined investment areas.
Analysis of opportunities
- Evaluate the differentiation of solutions (product, technology, business model).
- Analyze market dynamics, associated risks, and the strength of financial assumptions.
- Appreciate the coherence of development plans and growth trajectories.
Execution of operations
- Participate in the preparation of files presented to decision-making bodies.
- Contribute to the financial and legal structuring of transactions, in conjunction with external advice.
Monitoring of participations & value creation
- Support portfolio companies after investment.
- Monitor financial and operational performance.
- Support management teams in their growth, structuring and value creation challenges.
Fundraising support
- Prepare materials for investors.
- Participate in strategic exchanges and key meetings related to capital raising.
Profil recherché
- 3 to 5 years of investment experience including a structuring experience (2-3 years) in Capital Development/LBO in Small/ Mid Cap
- Strong analytical ability and strong appetite for financial topics.
- Deep motivation to contribute to a more sustainable and responsible economy.
- Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in innovation and emerging technologies.
- Taste for teamwork and collaborative posture.
- Relational ease, empathy and the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders: entrepreneurs, investors, partners and consultants
Déroulement des entretiens
- 2 first rounds with the investment team
- A search for opportunities to be done remotely and sent
- A case study (investment note) to be done directly in the offices + debrief
- An interview with the co-founding partners
