Fundraising & CEO intern

Circulate; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by CEO

Networking with VC funds

Hands-on learning

Job summary

A pan-European climate tech startup in Stockholm is looking for a Fundraising Intern to support the CEO in securing investments from top Venture Capital funds. This full-time internship, which can accommodate study commitments, involves assisting in developing fundraising strategies, writing investor pitches, preparing financial analyses, and managing fundraising activities. With limited financial compensation, the position offers invaluable experience and mentorship to propel your career.

Qualifications

• Max 1-2 years left in your degree from a highly regarded university.
• Previous work experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or venture capital.
• Experience making pitch decks, IMs, investment reports, and excel analyses/models is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience in venture capital or startup fundraising beneficial.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and grit.
• Fluency in English.
• Self-driven, structured, able to plan and deliver on deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in fundraising activities.
• Develop strategies for raising capital and writing investor pitches.
• Prepare commercial analyses and build financial models.
• Manage the data room and support all fundraising activities.
• Learn from and contribute to fundraising discussions and investor communications.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or similar

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About us

Circulate is a VC-backed climate tech company born in Stockholm. We are a pan-European procurement, data and reporting tool for sustainable packaging, aimed at accelerating the transition to a circular economy and sustainable consumption. Through digitalising the whole industry, we enable for automation and AI. We gather and analyse data from packaging producers and resellers across markets to help businesses find the very best packaging for their needs, wallet and the environment, make informed decisions, automate restockings and generate insights and reports. We also educate on sustainable and circular consumption, and navigate different options through our holistic sustainability index, with a mission to build a world where we consume only what the planet can regenerate and an environment free from waste.

Role Description

We are looking for a high-calibre intern to support our CEO in upcoming fundraising, aiming at attracting Europe's top Venture Capital funds. It is a full-time position located in Stockholm but can be flexible around eventual study hours. As our Fundraising Intern, you will be involved in assisting the CEO in fundraising and developing strategies for raising capital, writing investor pitches, preparing commercial analyses, building financial models, managing the data room and supporting in all other relevant fundraising activities with the goal to attract the very best investors. Being a startup, every day brings new challenges and you will of course be expected to step in and support in a wide variety of areas. You will be a crucial member of an active team, with opportunities to learn and apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

Working closely with our CEO, this is a unique experience to learn from one of the very best problem solvers in making sharp and insightful analyses, conclusions, and reports. Nothing for the faint-hearted, it will be a tough but highly rewarding experience as you will grow exponentially and rocket fuel your career.

In addition to being a great coach, our CEO also knows everyone out there - once impressed and she takes someone under her wings, she will help you propel your career for many years to come.

Qualifications

• You have max 1-2 years left in your degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or other from a highly regarded university
• Previous work experience from investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital (or similar) is a requirement
• Previous experience from making pitch decks, IMs, investment reports and excel analyses/models a plus
• Excellent research and communication skills, and ability to write and present data-driven reports and presentations
• Experience in venture capital or startup fundraising beneficial
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset and grit. Can-do-attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
• Self-driven, structured, ability to plan and drive your own work and deliver on tough deadlines
• Very high ambitions and extraordinary capacity, belonging to the very best yet hungry to learn and develop
• Fun, spreading a positive energy
• Fluency in English

Please note that there will be limited financial compensation for this internship, but the experience and coaching you will receive will be an invaluable asset.