Corporate Development Lead

Job description

TL;DR — We're looking for a Corporate Development lead to build and scale Lovable's M&A and strategic investment function, working closely with top startups in Europe. You'll shape Lovable's reputation as the top place for talent and startups to do the work of their life, working directly with Lovable's senior leadership to evaluate, execute, and integrate strategic acquisitions and investments that accelerate our roadmap. Why Lovable? Lovable is the software creation platform that gives people the power to act on the problems closest to them. For decades, turning an idea into software required so much capital, technical fluency, and time that many ideas never came to life. Lovable is the counterargument: a platform for all people with ideas, ambition, and problems worth solving. From solopreneurs to small business owners to teams at companies like Adidas and Zendesk, people have built over 60 million projects on Lovable since its launch in November 2024. And we’re just getting started. We’re building a generational company from Stockholm, with growing teams in London, Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Our team is small, talent-dense, and moving quickly, with a culture rooted in extreme ownership, high velocity, and low-ego collaboration. We look for people who care deeply, ship fast, and are eager to make a dent in the world. Lovable is one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies and has been recognized on the Forbes AI 50 and CNBC Disruptor 50, reflecting our momentum as one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI companies and one of the most ambitious places to build in this next era of software. What we're looking for - 15+ years of experience across VC / growth equity / investment banking and corporate development - At least 5 years operating at a senior level inside high-growth technology companies. - Demonstrated success leading and closing multiple M&A transactions end-to-end, including deal structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration. - A strong personal network across the European (and ideally global) startup, VC, and technology ecosystem, with credibility to open doors at the founder and C-suite level. - Excellent cross-functional leadership skills — able to align legal, finance, product, and executive stakeholders around complex deals. - Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to boards or senior leadership. What you'll do - Own and evolve Lovable's overall Corp Dev strategy, advising senior leadership on where M&A and investment fit into the broader company roadmap. - Build and lead the sourcing engine for new deal opportunities aligned with strategic priorities, including managing relationships with bankers, VCs, and other intermediaries where relevant. - Build, lead, and scale Lovable's M&A process and the cross-functional team supporting it. - Lead founder conversations at the most senior level, translating insights into actionable strategic recommendations. - Represent Lovable at key industry events, deepening our ecosystem and brand presence among European founders. About your application Please submit your application in English. It’s our company language, so you’ll be speaking lots of it if you join. We treat all candidates equally - if you’re interested, please apply through our careers portal.