Part-Time Student at Impact VC

kopa ventures; London; Hybrid; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the climate tech sector is seeking a passionate working student or intern to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of venture capital, from deal sourcing to portfolio management. You will support the analysis of startups and contribute to impactful projects aimed at sustainable innovation. With a hybrid work culture and a strong mentorship program, you will gain invaluable experience while working alongside motivated individuals committed to making a difference in the climate tech space. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Hybrid work culture

Strong mentorship

Exposure to venture capital

Personal ownership of key topics

Fun team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Venture Capital

Impact Assessment

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Education

Relevant Academic Background in Tech or Business

Job description

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

Benefits

• Part time: ~2-3 days per week
• 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.