Analyst

Job description

As a Visiting Analyst, you’ll be embedded in our early-stage investment process, helping identify, evaluate, and support Europe’s most ambitious founders, especially in AI and frontier tech. This is a hands-on role for someone technical, analytical, and passionate about startups.

What You’ll Do

• Deal Sourcing: Identify and engage with early-stage founders building disruptive tech, especially in AI.
• Technical & Product Analysis: Evaluate product prototypes and go-to-market strategies.
• Market Research: Deep dives into emerging sectors (AI-native devtools, synthetic media, etc.).
• Internal Strategy: Contribute to investment memos, theses, and trend mapping.
• Portfolio Support: Assist in founder support and portfolio management.

Job requirements

• Technical background (ideally in AI/ML).
• Analytical thinker, proactive, self starter and independent.
• Exposure to building in AI/ ML through a previous role, research, or personal projects.
• [Bonus] Experience in high-growth start up environments or another VC firm.

Why Join Us?

HV Capital is one of the leading early-stage and growth investors in Europe. With nine fund generations in 25 years and €2.8 billion in assets under management, HV Capital is among the continent's most active investors, with more than 225 portfolio companies. Our team of over 40 investment and operations professionals brings a variety of perspectives and expertise across the venture capital landscape.

We recognise that venture capital can seem like a "closed shop," and we are dedicated to changing this perception. Our selection process is designed to be inclusive, placing more emphasis on your responses to our screening questions than on your CV. Additionally, we use cognitive ability tests to give you an opportunity to showcase your skills.

As part of our team you’ll get:

• Hands-on VC experience at one of Europe’s most active funds.
• Direct mentorship and exposure to deals, founders, and investment strategy.
• Access to HV’s founder/operator network.
• A front-row seat to Europe’s AI and tech ecosystem.

Applications will close at the end of the day on August 3rd.

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