Internship

Join Our Mission to Drive LGBTQ+ Venture Investing in Europe!

Are you a motivated student or recent graduate with a background in business, finance, or a related field? Do you have a passion for venture capital and creating social impact? Are you excited about advancing LGBTQ+ representation in the European startup ecosystem? If so, we’d love to meet you!

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Visiting Analyst VC (f/m/d) to join our venture capital team for a minimum of 3 months, preferably 4+ months, starting in January 2025. In this role, you will work closely with our partners, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of building and managing a high-impact VC portfolio.

Your responsibilities

As a Visiting Analyst at identity.vc, you’ll be involved in a range of activities that provide a comprehensive understanding of the venture capital landscape. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Participate in all stages of deal flow, including conducting founder calls, supporting due diligence processes, and preparing materials for investment committee meetings.
• Assist in managing our portfolio companies by helping to establish reporting structures, and facilitating communication between fund LPs and portfolio companies.
• Contribute to expanding our presence in key European startup hubs like London, Paris, and Berlin by organizing and participating in networking events.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community.

About you

• You are passionate about venture capital and eager to create a positive impact in the LGBTQ+ community.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, or a related field and have a strong academic record.
• Previous work experience, such as an internship in a start-up, VC/PE fund, consultancy, or banking is a big plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a mandatory requirement.
• EU passport or existing work permit for Germany is a must (we cannot sponsor visas).

Our offer

• A unique opportunity to develop your skills while working with an experienced team in the dynamic environment of a new venture capital fund.
• Build your own network in the VC and Startup ecosystem.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and sectors, with a strong focus on socially responsible investments.
• Competitive compensation and the potential for future career opportunities within identity.vc.
• A modern office in the heart of Berlin-Mitte.

About identity.vc

identity.vc is Europe’s first LGBTQ+ venture capital impact fund. We invest in post-product, early-stage startups with LGBTQ+ representation at the founder or C-level, focusing on pre-seed to Series A companies across Europe and beyond. As experienced LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and investors, we offer mentorship and leverage our deep understanding of the unique challenges LGBTQ+ founders face to turn these challenges into a competitive advantage.

At identity.vc, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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