Working Student Founders Associate

Marvelous is a first-time DeepTech VC fund investing in scientific breakthroughs powering a trillion-dollar industrial transformation. Our mission is to turn today’s systemic challenges — waste, resource scarcity, and fragile supply chains — into tomorrow’s opportunities: circular, zero-emission, and resilient industries.
We bridge science and commercialization to scale the next generation of industrial champions unlocking scalable impact across food/agriculture/land use, construction, and resource-intensive sectors.
Our experienced team (150+ investments) invests early stage in DeepTech pioneers shaping this future through:

- Advanced Materials - Sustainable alternatives replacing pollution-heavy inputs
- Waste Cascading - Transforming industrial byproducts into high-value resources
- Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) - Monetizing CO₂ into fuels, chemicals and materials

To support the overall development of Marvelous and work alongside our founding team on core fund-building activities, we’re hiring a Founders Associate to contribute across fundraising, research, and internal strategy.
Tasks
As a Working Student Founders Associate, you’ll work directly with Marvelous' founding team — contributing across fundraising, investment analysis, partnership development, and ecosystem engagement. This is a high-exposure, high-learning role that offers a unique 360° view into building a venture fund.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Support: Drive key elements of our fundraising efforts — manage investor materials and communications, conduct research on LPs, and support relationship-building with current and prospective investors.
- Research & Strategy: Conduct independent analysis on sectors, startups, and emerging trends. Support internal projects, business development, and firm positioning with strategic insights.
- Innovation Scouting: Help identify and assess early-stage companies working at the edge of science and impact. Contribute to our investment thesis and sector mapping.
- Execution & Operations: Prepare presentations, pitch materials, and internal reports. Support planning and implementation of key projects across the fund.
- Ecosystem Engagement: Represent Marvelous at events, assist in founder and stakeholder communications, and help grow our presence in the DeepTech and Venture Capital ecosystems.

**Requirements**:
What you bring
We’re looking for someone eager to learn fast, build boldly, and contribute meaningfully in an early-stage VC environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in STEM, business, economics, or related fields. A focus on entrepreneurship or sustainability is a plus.
- Experience: Previous experience as an intern, working student, or junior team member — ideally in startups, VC, consulting, or tech ecosystems. Exposure to the venture landscape is a big plus
- Skills & Mindset
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Self-starter with a “builder” mentality
- Excellent verbal and written communication (in English; German is a plus)
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; CRM tools are a bonus
- Curiosity, flexibility, and a proactive spirit

**Benefits**:
At Marvelous, we blend deep scientific insight with entrepreneurial execution to scale the next generation of industrial DeepTech champions. As a first-time fund, we offer a rare opportunity to shape a pioneering platform from the ground up — where every project and partnership you support drives both venture-scale returns and planetary-scale impact.
**What sets Marvelous apart**:

- Learn from a Mission-Driven, Interdisciplinary Team: Work closely with investors, scientists, climate operators, and entrepreneurs. You'll gain hands-on exposure to DeepTech investing and startup ecosystems — backed by a team with a strong track record in fund building and venture scaling.
- Invest with Purpose: Every deal tackles the most pressing global challenges. Your work contributes to scaling technologies that can transform how we produce, build, and consume.
- Catalyst Model: Science to Scale: Our Catalyst bridges the gap between academia and industry. We support tech transfer, industrial pilots, and offtake agreements to turn science into scale.
- Autonomy Meets Ambition: From day one, you’ll own strategic projects while being backed by a high-performing and impact-aligned team.
- Diverse by Design, Driven by Impact: We value varied experiences and backgrounds. Our culture is curious, collaborative, and committed to building a better future.

Be part of a bold, mission-driven journey to scale sustainable industries through science and capital. You’ll grow as fast as you help us grow — and play a central role in shaping the future of Venture Capital.
Be a part of something extraordinary and join Marvelous as Working Student Founders Associate We can’t wait to meet you.