Part-Time Student at Impact VC

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading early-stage impact investor focused on European climate tech startups. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of venture capital, from deal sourcing to portfolio management. You'll be part of a hybrid work culture, supporting innovative founders and making a real impact on sustainability. With strong mentorship and a fun team environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about driving change in the climate tech sector. If you're ready to take ownership of key topics and contribute to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background in tech or business.
• Prior experience in venture capital or startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Screen and analyze startups in deal flow.
• Monitor and support existing portfolio companies.
• Assist in impact assessment and reporting.

Skills

Venture Capital

Communication

Impact Assessment

Entrepreneurial Experience

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Technology

Degree in Business

Job description

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kopa ventures is a renowned early-stage impact investor specializing in European climate tech startups, particularly in the sectors of Energy, Mobility, Nature, and Carbon Tech.

With a portfolio of over 25 investments, some of our notable ventures include Carbonfuture, Klim, ecoworks, and 1komma5. We are committed to empowering exceptional founders in their mission to combat climate change and drive sustainable innovation.

Our investment strategy spans Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds, allowing us to support founders from the very beginning and provide ongoing backing in subsequent funding rounds.

We are a small, dynamic team and thus, every team member plays an active part in our investment process from deal sourcing to portfolio management. As a working student or intern you will play an integral role supporting your colleagues in all processes down the line.

Tasks

• Screen, track and analyze startups in our deal flow
• Monitor and support existing portfolio companies
• Support impact assessment and reporting activities

Requirements

• Relevant academic background either in tech- (e.g. energy, agriculture, chemistry) or business-related field
• Prior work experience in venture capital, venture building, incubation/acceleration programs or corporate law highly preferred
• Entrepreneurial experience as a founder or early startup employee is a big plus
• Team player with strong communication
• Fluency in English and German
• Based in Berlin with EU working permit
• Most important: impact-driven with a strong intrinsic motivation for sustainable change
• Hybrid work culture in an international team
• Exposure to all aspects of venture capital
• Opportunity to take on high level of personal ownership for key topics
• Strong mentorship and support for your continuous learning
• Working on key impact topics within the fund
• An ambitious and fun (believe us, it is fun) team to work with

If you are passionate about making an impact, we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and transcript of academic records.

kopa ventures is an established early-stage impact investor with a focus on European climate tech startups in the fields of Energy, Mobility, Nature and Carbon Tech.

The kopa ventures team, located in Berlin, Munich, Mainz, and London, combines exceptional domain expertise, entrepreneurial acumen, and access to an extensive investment and expert network to support early-stage startups in achieving substantial positive financial and ecological impacts.