VC Internship @ Planet A Ventures in Berlin, Germany

Planet A Ventures; Berlin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in Berlin is seeking a Visiting Analyst to join their Investment and Science Teams. This full-time position offers a unique mission-driven experience, where you will actively participate in investment processes and research tasks, contributing significantly to climate-related investments.

The ideal candidate will have a scientific background and relevant work experience in dynamic environments. Fluency in English is required and a second language is a plus. Join us to make a positive impact on our planet!

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment such as Startup or Venture Capital.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support investment team with research and data gathering.
• Participate in the investment process including due diligence activities.
• Screen new investment opportunities and present them to the team.
• Prepare industry research to form new investment hypotheses.
• Analyze market potential and performance of investments.
• Assist science team in analyzing impact potential of investments.
• Gather data for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving orientation

Communication skills

Structured work approach

Education

Scientific or engineering background

Job description

Planet A Ventures is a green-tech venture capital firm that partners with and supports startups that have a measurable positive impact on our planet while building profitable and scalable businesses. Our goal is to contribute to an economy that operates within the planetary boundaries.

As a small team with a flat hierarchy, we value commitment, transparency, and a humble attitude. We offer Visiting Analysts in our Investment and Science Teams a truly mission‑driven experience, along with unrivaled autonomy and a network in the climate tech space.

• Duration: 6 months
• Full-time position: 50% Investment Team; 50% Science/Impact Team
• Location: Preferrably in Berlin, hybrid within the EU possible. Please note that we cannot provide visa support to our Visiting Analysts.
• Start Date: as soon as possible

Tasks

• Support the investment team with internal initiatives and projects e.g research, data gathering, structuring and updating our CRM, event organization, etc.
• Active participation in the investment process (business identification, evaluation, commercial and financial due diligence activities);
• Active deal sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities and presenting them to the team;
• Preparation of industry research in order to form new investment hypotheses; stay ahead of market trends, research and the funding environment;
• Support the investment team in analyzing the market potential and performance of investments;
• Support the science team in analyzing the impact potential of investments;
• Help gather data for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of products and services, through scientific literature review or in consultation with startups.

Requirements

• We welcome a variety of background and encourage applicants with scientific and engineering backgrounds (e.g chemistry, biological/biochemistry, chemical or environmental engineering, physical chemistry etc.) to apply.
• Relevant work experience in a fast‑pace environment e.g Startup, Venture Capital, Consulting, PE, Investment Banking etc.
• Passion for analysing and understanding business models with excellent analytical skills, an eye for details, structured work approach and prioritizing skills as well as problem‑solving orientation and planning skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, a second language is a plus.
• Open‑minded, communicative team player with the urge to learn and grow together within flat hierarchies.
• Most importantly: you are mission‑driven!

Planet A is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages people of all ethnic & racial origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions & ideologies, socio-economic statuses, educational backgrounds, ages, and individuals of all abilities to apply.