Intern – Venture Capital

Beschreibung

BackBone Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, currently in a pivotal growth phase and actively building out its investment team. The firm invests across the European startup ecosystem and works closely with founders and co-investors. This intern role sits at the heart of the investment process, offering rare generalist exposure across deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio support, and fund operations — with the possibility of subsequently transitioning into a working student or full-time position. Identify, evaluate, and support investment opportunities with direct influence on the fund's investment strategy. Prepare investment decisions through rigorous analysis, due diligence, and decision memos for the Investment Committee. Drive the fund's automation and AI agenda — from sourcing and outreach workflows to operational processes — and own the build-out of a modern, tech-enabled investment infrastructure. Contribute to building a scalable, institutional investment operation and further developing the fund platform. Build a best-in-class network within the European startup and venture capital ecosystem. Actively support portfolio companies with growth initiatives, strategic challenges, and follow-on financings. Work directly with the partners across all areas of the venture capital investment process. Ongoing or completed degree from a reputable university in Business, Computer Science, STEM or a similar field; career changers with a relevant background are also welcome. Genuine interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and technology, demonstrated through own projects, initiatives, or active involvement. Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly dive into new topics. Self-starter attitude, curiosity, and hunger — no nine-to-five mentality. Fluent in English; German is a plus. Confident with AI tools and MS Office, Google Workspace, etc. Bonus: prior experience at a startup, consulting firm, or financial institution; own entrepreneurial projects; technical background or basic coding skills. Real insight into VC day-to-day work — not an average internship. Direct collaboration with investors and founders at eye level. A steep learning curve through a broad scope of responsibilities. Opportunity to transition into a working student or full-time role. Access to a strong network of founders, co-investors, and industry experts. Location starts in Zurich, Switzerland, then extends to travel around Europe. Employment can be full-time or part-time.

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