Excelling Ventures is an early-stage investment firm dedicated to building meaningful consumer brands. We combine strategic capital with hands-on operational expertise, supporting companies through every phase of growth — from idea validation to global expansion. Our track record involves founding, scaling, and successfully exiting several consumer businesses, giving us unique, first-hand insight into creating ventures that deliver both lasting customer value and strong shareholder returns.

As Co-Founder / Managing Director (m/f/x), you will take full ownership of building and leading an early-stage consumer brand.

You will be responsible not only for shaping the company’s long-term strategic direction but also for driving operational excellence on a daily basis. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will act as both visionary and operator — defining the business model, building the team, and creating a strong market presence. As a true co-founder, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the venture’s success — from early market validation through to global expansion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining, planning, and executing the overall business strategy
• Managing budgets with full P&L accountability
• Building and leading a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Overseeing product development from concept to successful market launch
• Designing and executing data-driven growth and marketing strategies
• Collaborating closely with the C-level leadership team and investors to align vision, execution, and long-term value creation

• Minimum of 5 years professional or entrepreneurial experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or startups
• Excellent degree in economics, business administration, marketing or relevant area from a top university
• Proven leadership skills
• Hands-on and results-oriented approach
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Fluency in English and German
• Availabililty to start within the next 3 months

• Work in a young and ambitious team with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making paths
• Large degree of freedom to actively shape the company
• Steep learning curve and entrepreneurial insights
• Competitive compensation packages including shares