Business Lead/Co-founder for Stealth DeepTech start-up

We are looking for an experienced business developer, to take a leading role in the commercial side of the company while we focus on the technology. This isn't a hire; it's a partnership. You'll have both influence and responsibility in shaping the company's direction, strategy, and culture. You'll be the person who:Assists/takes a leading role in fundraising — from pre-seed and beyond, including investor targeting, pitch deck, data room, term sheet negotiationDrives go-to-market and business development strategyAssists in developing relationships with early customers, partners, distributors, and licensing partnersRepresents the company, together with the founder, to investors & future customersBuilds out the commercial/business team as the company growsPartners with the technical co-founder(s) on company strategy, hiring, and key decisions Skills & Requirements Your profileSenior operator with a strong track record — ideally 8+ years in business development, fundraising, or commercial leadership, with real experience in biotech, life sciences, or a related deeptech sectorHas raised capital before, ideally as a founder, or has been deeply embedded in fundraising as an early executiveComfortable in the ambiguity of an early-stage company — willing to do the hands-on work as well as the strategic workGenuinely excited about the science and mission, not just the commercial opportunityAligned with taking this on as a long-term commitment — this is a co-founder role, not a project or contractComfortable with the founder trade-off: sweat equity now, meaningful ownership and salary once finances are secured The offerMeaningful co-founder equity, reflecting the fact that this is a full partnershipA real seat at the table —a voice in strategic decisionsA technology and product with prototypes validated, MVP in place, and KOL costumers in placeThe chance to build something from the ground up with full ownership of the commercial function About the company We are a DeepTech spin-off from the Karolinska Institute, developing a disruptive proteomics biomarker discovery platform invented in the founder’s lab. Why is this interesting? After years of research and development, we have now reached a high TRL and de-risking of our tech, including successful prototypes, IP with broad international coverage, and an MVP ready for use, and our first KOL customers in line. As our current founder team is tech-heavy, we are now looking for the right person to help us turn strong science into a strong business. Our small but efficient team is based in Stockholm. We are open to a business lead working hybrid, as long as they can travel in regularly. How to applyIf this sounds like you, send us a short note on your background and why this opportunity interests you, and your LinkedIn or CV. DeadlineApplications are reviewed continuously, opening will be closed as soon as the right candidate is identified.