CEO & Co-Founder - Clean Water Technology Venture

CEO and Co-Founder of Start-UpAttractive Equity StakeVenture Builder with Extensive Support NetworksTo be eligible you should have experience in business development within industrial waste water treatment and/or water sensor deployment. The world urgently needs innovations to reach net-zero and circularity yet too many breakthrough technologies never make it beyond the lab. BigCircle Ventures changes that. We identify high-impact DeepTech innovations and transform them into successful startups that tackle the world’s biggest climate and sustainability challenges.One of our most promising projects is a revolutionary sensing technology for real-time detection of pollutants in water. The innovation enables affordable, compact, and scalable monitoring of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers and heavy metals. It’s already at a late development stage and ready to disrupt the global water treatment and industrial monitoring markets.We are looking for a CEO & Co-Founder to lead this venture from incorporation to commercial success.The OpportunityYou’ll be joining at the founding stage to turn a proven technology into a thriving business that supports clean, sustainable water systems worldwide. As CEO, you’ll drive fundraising, partnerships and go-to-market strategy supported by BigCircle’s venture-building ecosystem of experts.What You’ll DoFundraise with purpose: Secure and manage funding across innovation and growth stages.Build and scale: Develop an international go-to-market strategy and shape a business model that accelerates adoption.Lead with impact: Build and inspire high-performing teams, bridging science, innovation and commercial value.Collaborate: Engage with industrial partners, regulators and early customers across Europe.What You BringProven experience in business development within industrial wastewater treatment and/or water sensor technologies.Understanding of water treatment markets, regulatory frameworks and emerging trends.Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to turn innovation into real-world impact.Strong leadership, communication and network-building abilities.Technical literacy (background in engineering or science is a plus).Based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands; available at least 3 days per week (full-time preferred).Why JoinWe match world-class technologies with exceptional entrepreneurs and provide the full infrastructure to help you succeed.This is more than a job, it’s a partnership. You’ll own a meaningful stake in a high-potential company and work alongside a venture builder designed to maximise your odds of success.Ready to lead a breakthrough water-tech startup and make a global impact?Apply now.