VC Internship @ DZ Ventures in Heilbronn, Germany

D11Z Ventures; Heilbronn; On-site; EUR 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct interaction with founders

Exposure to diverse startups

Collaboration with accelerator program

Continuous professional development opportunities

High degree of freedom and independence

Job summary

VC Stack in Heilbronn is looking for a Working Student (Investment Team / AI Founders Program) to provide crucial support to our investment team. In this role, you will assist in evaluating early-stage AI startup ideas and contribute to key operations within VC.

This position offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with founders and startups in a dynamic environment while developing your skills in venture capital. Regular presence in our Heilbronn office is essential due to the on-site nature of the AI Founders Program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, ideally in a technical or business-related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and collaborative skills.
• Analytical thinking and passion for technology and startups.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Flexibility and reliability in a dynamic working environment.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Support investment team with collaboration in AI Founders Program.
• Pre-evaluate promising AI startup ideas.
• Define and assess progress-related milestones.
• Identify and assess startup opportunities using scouting tool.
• Assist investment team with day-to-day VC tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation sense

Collaborative mindset

Analytical thinking

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program

Job description

Working Student (Investment Team / AI Founders Program) for D11Z. Ventures, a data-driven Venture Capital Fund (Heilbronn) (m/f/d)

Heilbronn, Germany (hybrid)

Join us at D11Z. Ventures, one of Europe’s largest single LP Family Office VCs, as a Working Student (Investment Team / AI Founders Program) (m/f/d) and dive into the dynamic world of venture capital!

If you’re driven, community-oriented, and ready to tackle exciting challenges with accountability and integrity, you’ll fit right in!

In this role, you will support our investment team in its collaboration with the AI Founders Program, a program run by the Campus Founders.

You will bring the VC perspective to the AI Founders Program, assist in evaluating early‑stage AI startup ideas, help define and track progress‑related milestones, and contribute to day‑to‑day VC operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment while contributing to our mission to become a leading force in the Tech VC landscape.

Tasks

• Collaborate closely with the team of the AI Founders Program at Campus Founders Heilbronn
• Pre‑evaluate promising AI startup ideas and contribute to the selection process for program participants
• Support in defining and assessing progress‑related milestones which may guide funding considerations
• Use our data‑driven scouting tool to identify and assess startup opportunities
• Support the investment team in operational, day‑to‑day VC tasks

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, ideally in a technical or business‑related field
• Strong communication skills, negotiation sense, and a collaborative mindset
• Analytical thinking and a passion for technology and startups
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Flexibility and reliability in a dynamic working environment
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality are required due to the nature of the project and its LP

Benefits

• Direct interaction with founders, investors, and experienced startup coaches
• Exposure to a diverse range of startups, and cutting‑edge technologies
• Collaboration with one of Germany’s most exciting accelerator programs, operated by Campus Founders
• With regional roots and global impact, we’re a tight‑knit team passionate about our work
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• High degree of freedom and independence

While remote work is possible, regular presence in our Heilbronn office is essential due to the on‑site nature of the AI Founders Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace – diverse applications are highly appreciated.