(Sr) M&A Manager (f/m/x)

We are building the AI operating system for short-term rentals. We acquire and operate STR property management companies at scale through a proprietary AI-native platform that automates and optimises every layer of property operations, from stay to distribution. Our model is acquisitive, not operational. We acquire and scale STR property management companies through flexible deal structures, local brand preservation, and a seller-friendly approach that has resonated strongly with operators across Europe. Our pipeline is growing faster than we can deploy capital. About the RoleThis is a core role on our deal engine. Reporting to the COO, you will identify, qualify, structure, and close the acquisitions that fuel our growth, with significant autonomy and real accountability for the deals you own. It suits someone who has closed a lot of transactions and is ready to step out of a traditional fund environment into a founder-led company where every deal matters. You will not be managing a team. You will be carrying deals end to end and owning the outcomes. You have spent your career doing deals and you are good at it. You come from mid-market PE, or you have built a business that involved M&A on both sides of the table. You are entrepreneurial at heart. You spot opportunities, you move quickly, and you take ownership of an outcome rather than waiting for direction.5+ years of M&A experience in mid-market private equity, or equivalent entrepreneurial M&A experience on both buy and sell side A track record of closed transactions you are proud of Strong at building rapport quickly, reading counterparties well, and holding a firm line without damaging relationships An end-to-end owner, from cold outreach to close, including targets with complex shareholder structures and multiple stakeholders Commercially sharp, with a deep understanding of deal economics and the ability to stress-test assumptions on the spot Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited support, taking an existing playbook and running with it Curious about AI and actively using tools to improve how you work Fluent in German and English. Berlin-based or willing to relocate Nice to have: Experience in real estate, hospitality, or property tech Exposure to platform acquisitions or roll-up strategies Spanish, French, or Italian language skills A network within the STR or hospitality operator ecosystem Build and own a proprietary M&A pipeline, developing direct relationships with STR property managers, property owners, communities and networks across target markets Design and execute outbound origination strategies, including direct outreach, broker relationships, and sector events Develop and maintain a systematic approach to tracking, qualifying, and prioritising acquisition targets Represent the company in the market, earning trust quickly with founders and operators Help build our community of STR CEOs across Europe and the US through regular knowledge exchanges and events Lead deal structuring from first conversation to signed term sheet, working across earn-outs, vendor finance, equity rollovers, and other flexible instruments Negotiate commercial terms directly with founders and owners, balancing financial discipline with our seller-friendly positioning Coordinate due diligence across legal, financial, and operational workstreams, managing external advisors and keeping deals on track Work closely with the COO on synergies and post-merger integration, the CFO on financing and legal, and the CEO on deal strategy Support investment committee presentations, board updates, and fundraising narratives tied to the deal pipeline Use AI tools to remove redundant tasks in origination, due diligence, and communication, and help shape a product-led M&A process Real impact instead of another AI theater. Most of us have booked a place via Airbnb or Booking and got boring automated messages that doesn't solve anything, but someone needs to fix it. Why not you? Unlimited token spend, for real. Whether you want to use Opus 4.6, GPT 5.4, or Gemini 3.1 Pro all the time, we got you. Whatever makes you more productive, we’ll make it happen. Make-it-happen culture. We don’t waste time with unnecessary meetings, and prefer quick chats instead waiting for consensus. Real competitive salary. We benchmark with other startups and we know the market price. Modern and central office in Berlin. 25 days paid vacation. Wellness/sport benefit and others.