Internship Growth Investments

Job description HV Capital is one of the leading early-stage and growth investors in Europe. With nine fund generations in 25 years and +€3 bn in managed assets, we are one of the continent's most active and successful investors. In addition to international success stories like n8n, Framer, Quantum Systems, Zalando, Delivery Hero, and Sumup, innovation leaders such as Marvel Fusion, Neura Robotics, Enpal, Flixbus, Sennder, and Isar Aerospace are also part of our portfolio. We have invested in >200 internet and technology companies, supporting startups with ticket sizes ranging from €0.5m - €60m. As one of Europe's few multi-stage venture capital firms, we can support founders throughout all growth phases. We have a team of more than 50 investment and operations professionals who provide a variety of perspectives and expertise across the venture capital landscape.We are looking to hire a Growth Investment Intern in Berlin, with a start date in late March or April. The internship will last 3-6 months. Additionally, we are already accepting applications for an internship opening starting Q2/Q3 2025.What Will You Work On?Discover and Research Potential Investments: You'll dig into industry trends, scour media sources for relevant company data, and delve into market researchAnalysis and Hypothesis Development: Enhance your financial understanding by developing financial models, dissecting business plans, and creating investment hypothesesWork Closely With Investment Managers: You'll be immersed in our deal flow, preparing for meetings with potential portfolio companies and assisting in portfolio managementCraft Reports and Presentations: You'll distil complex data into digestible presentations and reports for our investment team and managementContribute to Our Knowledge Base: Investigate specific topics to expand our internal knowledge database and your learningJob requirementsAn Enthusiastic Learner: We value intellectual curiosity and an appetite for learning regardless of your academic background.Relevant Experience: Previous Venture Capital / Start-up internships are welcomed. However, this is not a strict requirement. Your analytical prowess, ambition, and willingness to take risks can tip the scales in your favour.Analytical Savvy: Show us your ability to parse through complex information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.Communication and Synthesis Skills: Can you transform complex data into simple insights? We value strong written and verbal communication skills.Independent and Driven: We support an autonomous work environment where quick productivity and independence are critical.Entrepreneurial Mindset: Maybe you're an aspiring entrepreneur or understand the hustle. Either way, we value a "punch above your weight" mentality.English proficiency, working knowledge of German, and strong competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Why Should You Join Us?In recent years, HV has nurtured more than 70 interns, many of whom have launched their careers in our ecosystem. We're passionate about sharing our knowledge and cultivating future industry leaders.Our Application ProcessAt HV Capital, we believe in creating a more accessible and inclusive venture capital industry. We aim to eliminate the barriers that often make venture capital appear as an exclusive "closed shop." To achieve this, we evaluate applicants based on their responses to our screening questions, the results of a cognitive abilities assessment, and their CVs.After submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to complete the cognitive ability test within 3 days. This test is designed to assess your analytical skills and provide an opportunity to demonstrate your potential.Our hiring decisions are informed by scorecards that have been crafted to identify and nurture a diverse range of talents. These scorecards reflect years of experience in selecting interns, and we use them to ensure that each candidate has the best chance of success.By mid-December, we will evaluate all applications, CVs, screening responses, and assessment scores to select candidates for interviews. Please apply on or before Sunday December 7, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.  All doneYour application has been successfully submitted Other jobs