VC Associate @ SpeedInvest in Munich, Germany

Speed Invest; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with ambitious founders

Path to advance into partnership

International and diverse team environment

Job summary

Speedinvest is seeking an Associate to join their SaaS & Infra Team in Munich. In this role, you will be instrumental in identifying and supporting innovative startups, playing an active role in the investment lifecycle.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong numerical and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to work with ambitious founders within a leading European Venture Capital Fund.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience in tech startup, venture capital, or related fields.
• Exceptional attention to detail under pressure.
• Fluency in German or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen investment opportunities.
• Perform commercial due diligence and build investment cases.
• Prepare investment recommendations and present in deal meetings.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Interest in technologies and AI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technical field

Job description

Speedinvest is a leading early‑stage venture capital firm with more than €1 billion AuM and offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Our dedicated sector‑focused teams are the first to fund Europe’s most innovative technology startups and our in‑house operational experts are on hand to offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, market expansion, and more. Gigs, Bitpanda, GoStudent, Wayflyer, Open, CoachHub, Schüttflix, TourRadar, Adverity, and TWAICE are among our portfolio of 300+ companies.

We are expanding our SaaS & Infra Team and are looking for an Associate to join us in Munich, Paris, or Berlin.

About the Position

As an Associate, you will play a key role in identifying and supporting the next generation of transformative SaaS & Infra startups. You will be actively involved in every stage of the investment lifecycle, from scouting trends and sourcing deals to conducting due diligence and providing ongoing support to our portfolio companies. In this role, you will build close relationships with founders and contribute to their growth and success.

Your Responsibilities

• Be present in the market to source and screen unique investment opportunities relevant to our investment thesis.
• Perform in‑depth commercial due diligence and build investment cases.
• Prepare summary materials and present investment recommendations in deal meetings.
• Actively monitor portfolio companies.
• Represent Speedinvest at conferences and events.
• Assist with special projects on an as‑needed basis.

Your Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an excellent academic track record, ideally in a technical field.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in a fast‑paced environment (e.g. tech startup, venture capital, private equity, tier‑1 consulting, or bulge bracket investment banking). Prior VC or startup experience is a big plus.
• Exceptional numerical skills and attention to detail under pressure.
• A strong interest in cutting‑edge technologies, particularly within the building blocks of software & AI.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluency in German or French is a plus.
• An ability to build and maintain a professional network in the European tech ecosystem.

What We Offer?

• Opportunity to work in a successful, innovative European Venture Capital Fund within an international team.
• Working directly and hands‑on with some of the most ambitious people on the planet (our founders).
• An apprenticeship system shadowing and supporting senior investors on live deals with a path to advance into the partnership in the long run.

Speedinvest believes in equal opportunities for everyone and encourages diversity and inclusion. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. We process all applications without regard to gender, nationality, race, colour, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status.