Job Description
This is a remote position.
● CEO and Co-Founder of Start-Up
● Attractive Equity Stake
● Venture Builder with Extensive Support Networks
To be eligible you should have experience in business development within industrial waste water treatment and/or water sensor deployment. You will need to be based in the Netherlands.
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 Opportunity
You’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 Do
- Fundraise 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.
Requirements
- Proven 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).
Benefits
We 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.
