What keeps us up at night
European micro and small enterprises are facing an existential crisis. With an aging population across Europe, succession planning has become a significant challenge.
We're starting with Italy, whereabout 30% of SMEs are led by entrepreneurs aged 60 years or older, and only 1 in 5 generational transitions succeed. This puts more than 500,000 Italian SMEs and 2 million jobs at risk over the next decade, according to numbers from the Italian chamber of commerce.
How Equis is solving this problem
Equis is a fintech venture at the intersection of different asset classes. Our vision is to scale the acquisition and management of SMEs through technology, building an M&A machine capable of acquiring 50+ companies in 5 years. We see four key pillars to achieving this goal:
Sourcing and acquiring SMEs
struggling with generational transitions;
Matching acquired companies
with new and younger managers;
Involving employees
in the ownership of the company;
Growing and strengthening these businesses
through the strategic use of technology.
Equis is currently in the
pre-seed phase
, led by a founder with a successful exit. We have onboarded our first M&A specialist and are in the middle of our pre-seed round, having secured initial funding from Founders Factory, a leading early stage investor based in UK, and our financial partner.
The Tech Co-Founder / CTO Role
As the Tech Co-Founder / CTO, you will be a critical member of the founding team at Equis. You will:
lead the technological vision,
oversee engineering execution,
and build a high-performing tech team.
Your entrepreneurial mindset and technical expertise will drive the development of innovative solutions that transform how small and micro enterprises transition to employee ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
: Define and implement the tech strategy, making key decisions on architecture, infrastructure, and technology stack;
Team Building
: Recruit, mentor, and manage a talented engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence;
Product Development
: Collaborate with the product team to design and deliver intuitive, user-friendly features that meet our users' needs;
Scalability and Security
: Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and capable of handling large volumes of data while maintaining high performance,
Stakeholder Collaboration
: Work closely with stakeholders, including investors and partners, to align technological initiatives with business goals.
What We're Looking For
Entrepreneurial Mindset
: A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Technical Product Management
: Proven experience in managing technical product development from concept to launch.
Leadership Skills
: Ability to inspire, lead, and build cohesive teams.
Agile Methodologies
: Proficient in agile development practices and iterative product development.
Fintech and M&A Understanding
: Knowledge of the financial technology sector and mergers & acquisitions processes.
API Integrations
: Strong experience in integrating APIs and working with third-party services.
Cloud Platforms
: Expertise in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms.
What's in it for You?
Equity Ownership
: Significant equity position as a founding team member.
Competitive Salary
: Founder salary aligned with market standard, initially more skewed on the equity package.
Autonomy
: Freedom to shape and scale the product according to your vision.
Operational Support
: Access to a team of passionate professionals and extensive networks.
Growth Opportunity
: Unique chance to build and grow a scalable business from the ground up
Location and Language Clarification
This role offers
remote work flexibility
but could require
up to 1 week per month
working closely with the founding team in Milan or other locations as needed. While Italian proficiency is not required, a basic understanding can be appreciated.
Join Us at Equis
Be part of a pioneering team that is set to transform the landscape for European SMEs. Together, we can create a future where small businesses thrive through innovation and technology, ensuring their longevity and impact. If you're excited by this mission and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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