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Do you want to use your scientific expertise in a dynamic and forward-looking environment and help shape tomorrow's world? Then apply now and become part of our team! At Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures (DvH Ventures), we offer ambitious and determined STEM students a unique opportunity to use their expertise to shape the technological innovation of the future. Discover an environment that actively encourages collaboration, creates space for your creativity and values, and develops your analytical, independent thinking.

As a venture capital investor, we specialise in early-stage investments in innovative technologies and emerging trends in Europe. We focus on health, education, deep tech and climate tech/ESG.

If you are ready to bring your scientific expertise to the dynamic world of venture capital, now is the perfect time to become part of our success story. At DvH Ventures you can expect an environment where your scientific expertise and our venture capital experience go hand in hand!

Your tasks and responsibilities

Your role extends to providing crucial support during due diligence processes for new investments, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of opportunities. As a key member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our venture capital initiatives forward. Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Technical Due Diligence: Assess the technological feasibility and scalability of potential investments, leveraging your scientific knowledge to evaluate technical risks and opportunities. Apply your scientific expertise to analyze and assess the viability of business plans and models, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of potential investments.

• Data Analysis and Modeling: Utilize your analytical skills to analyze large datasets, create financial models, and conduct scenario analyses to support investment decision-making.

• Due Diligence Support: Collaborate with the team to support due diligence processes for new investments, bringing your scientific perspective to the evaluation of opportunities.

• Industry Analysis: Dive deep into specific industries or sectors relevant to our investment focus, providing comprehensive insights into market dynamics, regulatory landscapes, and growth potential.

• Independent Research: Conduct thorough and independent research on emerging technologies, market trends, competition, providing valuable insights to inform strategic decision making.

• Networking and Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, industry experts, and academic researchers, to expand our network and uncover new investment opportunities.

• Thought Leadership: Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as writing research reports, blog posts, showcasing your expertise and elevating our firm's reputation in the ecosystem.

Your qualifications

• You are currently in your third semester (or higher) of a science-related degree (e.g. mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, medicine and biology).
• You have a strong interest in, or initial experience of, entrepreneurship, start-ups, management consultancy or financial services.
• You have a feel for complex issues and can drive projects forward independently
• You are a strong communicator, quick on the uptake and a structured, analytical thinker.
• You are fluent in spoken and written German and English (at least C1).
  

Further information

• The internship lasts four to six months and is designed to give you the opportunity to grow with us both professionally and personally, to master challenges and to take on responsibility in new areas.
• We offer a hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week working from home, but with regular interaction with the team in our Cologne office.
• At DvH Ventures we value the diversity of our team.

Send your application, including cover letter, CV and references, to jobs@dvhventures.de and let's embark on this exciting journey together!