Our portfolio opportunities

Step into a front-row seat at MicroHarvest, where we’re unlocking the power of nature’s tiniest organisms to feed a growing planet. As a Founder’s Associate you’ll partner directly with our founding team, turning bold ideas into tangible impact across finance, operations, partnerships and growth. You’ll help steer a mission-driven, venture-backed company that’s setting new benchmarks for sustainable protein—while gaining a panoramic view of what it takes to build an industry-shaping biotech start-up from the inside out. If you’re excited to blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and to leave the world noticeably better than you found it, we’d love to meet you.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate directly with the founding team to identify, prioritize, and execute key business objectives and strategic projects.

• Support finance—
  In direct cooperation with our C-Level, you will support us in preparing the next fundraising round - from the pitch to the finalization of contracts

• You will provide conceptual support in the further development of the controlling and management system.

• Lead projects in the areas of operational expansions such as location scouting or development of a supplier network

• Continuously enhance internal workflows to boost efficiency and implement systems that support consistent productivity and collaboration.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• First relevant working experience in a fast-growing startup, consultancy or finance
  department

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, reliability, and a structured working style enable you to keep multiple projects on track, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and deliver outstanding results on time.

• You enjoy working with data and have strong skills in PowerPoint & Excel

• You live in Hamburg
  or the surrounding area or are ready to move to Hamburg
• Independent, hands-on way of working

• Enthusiasm for sustainability, innovation, and passion to contribute to positive impacts on global food systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.

Become part of our journey, enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere, and contribute to creating sustainable solutions for the global food challenge.