Role Description Join us to build a new venture eliminating off-target toxicity from agrochemicals by scaling next generation herbicides and weed control. We’re seeking an experienced entrepreneur to found and spin out a company with us focused on targeted, durable weed control without off-target ecological or human health impacts. The role is full-time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin-out (circa end of Q4 2026), location TBD. We are looking for future Founders: entrepreneurially-minded individuals with deep technical and commercial domain expertise, who are eager to solve urgent unmet challenges through venture building. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of agtech, leading a company solving challenges in off-target toxicity from herbicides. You will join DSV’s venture creation programme as a Co-founder-in-Residence and work closely with the DSV and Grantham Foundation teams to spin out the new company. During the programme you will refine, improve and complement existing scoping work on: - The technical thesis for weed control that is scalable, durable and effective without off-target effects (neglect and technical tractability); - Commercial neglect (IP strategy, differentiation, competition); - Value proposition (market, value capture, techno-economics); - Regulatory strategy & positioning; - Fundraising strategy & pitching; - Optimising company strategy for the most rapid and derisked path to Series A. Preparation for Investment Committee (IC) will involve fulfilling our investment criteria, recruiting advisory and co-founding team members, and parallel fundraising for additional expansion funds. Assuming success at IC, you will receive pre-seed investment from DSV and Grantham Foundation, and spinout the company by the end of Q4 2026. You and your co-founders will own a significant stake in the business and continue receiving support post-spinout. Qualifications - Highly motivated by unsolved challenges in weed control. - Impact driven, take the initiative, and think from a first principles perspective. - Clear entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, demonstrated through impactful innovation. - Collaborative nature, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Requirements - Previous Founder experience. - Previous C-suite experience. - Previous fundraising experience (from VCs). - Commercial/BD expertise (licensing, partnering, collaborations). - Strong track record of building and leading successful teams. Benefits - Initial £250k (~$340k / €290k) investment governed by our Investment Committee. - Minimum guaranteed income of £4,166 per month (fixed), paid to each Founder as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and pre-seed investment is secured. - Continuous support post spin-out, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment and team-building. - Access to DSV and Grantham Foundation's extensive network. - Ownership of the majority equity stake in the company.