Business

Business Development & M&A Analyst

Location

Milan (IT)

Employment Type

Business

At Space Mushrooms, our mission is to become a driving force in digital products. In just a few years, we’ve built a diversified portfolio of apps and software that reach millions of people every month. And we know the best is still ahead. We aim to keep growing with ambition, building a team where everyone can develop to their full potential and create lasting value for our users and our people.

Our approach is simple: turning potential into reality. We achieve this through sharp analysis, creativity, and relentless attention to the quality of what we build. With every milestone, we strengthen our foundation and raise the bar higher.

For ambitious, curious, and driven individuals, Space Mushrooms is a place to learn from real challenges, contribute to bold projects, and accelerate personal and professional growth in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. We’re building something big—and those who join us today will help shape its future.

Some of your key responsibilities
  • Analyze the mobile app market, focusing on competitors and emerging trends.
  • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new business opportunities to expand the company’s portfolio, including the acquisition of iOS and Android mobile apps.
  • Explore additional market opportunities, such as websites, web apps, and Chrome extensions.
  • Initiate discussions and negotiations with asset owners, defining the most effective contractual arrangements (e.g. asset sale, joint venture).
  • Conduct due diligence during negotiations to ensure asset quality, legal compliance, and risk assessment.
  • Manage and update the company business plan, forecasting cash flows for potential investments.
  • Support the CEO in preparing documentation for fundraising with banks and PE/VC funds.
  • Assist the executive team during negotiations and post-acquisition integration.
  • Lead development projects related to new business initiatives.
Who you are
  • A graduate with a strong academic background.
  • Motivated and passionate about digital products and technology.
  • Eager to learn the processes and challenges of developing applications.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to the growth and structuring of a startup from [almost] zero.
  • Hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Mentorship and guidance from talented and passionate colleagues.
  • First-class devices and tools to support your work.
  • Flexible schedule, with a goal-oriented culture and focus on growth.
The selection process

We’ll start with a CV screening, to check how your experience and skills match the role.

Next, there will be a behavioral interview, where we’ll get to know your working style and past experiences.

You’ll then be asked to complete a technical exercise.

Finally, there will be a business case interview, designed to evaluate your analytical and reasoning abilities.

What to expect

We’re building an ambitious company in a fast-moving industry, and that means the bar is high. Our environment is demanding: we aim big, we move quickly, and we hold ourselves—and each other—to strong standards. To thrive here, you’ll need motivation, curiosity, and the drive to keep pushing your craft forward.

If this sounds like the challenge you’re looking for, send us your application—we’re excited to get to know you.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, valuing diversity in all its forms.