Are you a technologist who wants to shape the future by guiding the next wave of ambitious Nordic startups?

Must haves

• Proven experience in a senior technical role (e.g., Staff Engineer, Architect, CTO).

• Ability to conduct thorough technical due diligence and assess tech stacks and teams.

• Broad knowledge across multiple technology domains, especially AI, energy tech, and blockchain.

• Strong software development skills for building internal operational tools.

• Excellent communication skills to translate technical insights for business decisions.

Nice to haves

• Experience within the venture capital or startup ecosystem.

• A genuine passion for mentoring founders and technical teams.

• An established network within the Nordic tech community.

• A proactive, curious, and problem-solving mindset.

• Comfortable navigating high uncertainty and ambitious goals.

About the job

Be the technical cornerstone for fearless founders.

As our Technical Advisor, you'll be the technical linchpin of Skyfall Ventures. You will dive deep into the technology of potential investments, provide hands-on guidance to our portfolio companies facing complex engineering challenges, and keep our investment team at the forefront of technological innovation.

Conduct comprehensive technical due diligence on potential investments.

Provide strategic technical advice and hands-on support to portfolio companies.

Act as an internal expert, advising the investment team on emerging technologies and market trends.

Develop internal tools to streamline fund operations and analysis.

Identify and source promising new technology startups for investment.

The Role in Detail

More Than an Advisor, A Technical Partner

This isn't a typical advisory role. You'll be deeply embedded in our investment process and the growth journey of our portfolio companies. One day you might be evaluating the architecture of a potential AI investment, the next you could be whiteboarding a scaling strategy with a founder. You will also get your hands dirty building internal tools that give our fund a competitive edge. You are the bridge between groundbreaking technology and strategic investment, ensuring we back and build technically sound, world-changing companies.

What Success Looks Like

Key Areas of Impact

Your contributions will be critical across the entire investment lifecycle.

🔬 Investment Diligence
Become our go-to expert for assessing the technical feasibility, scalability, and defensibility of potential investments.

🤝 Portfolio Support
Act as a trusted partner to founders, helping them navigate critical engineering hurdles from team structure to tech stack choices.

🛠️ Internal Innovation
Build and maintain internal software and data tools that enhance our deal sourcing, analysis, and operational efficiency.

📡 Trend Spotting
Keep the Skyfall team ahead of the curve by researching and presenting on emerging technologies and market shifts.

💡 Sourcing & Network
Leverage your expertise and network to identify and connect with the most promising, under-the-radar tech startups.