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Internship Investment team (f/m/d) - Cherry Ventures Berlin April 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You have strong analytical skills, a top-tier master’s in Business/Admin/Econ/Engineering, knowledge of the European startup scene, a visa for Germany, and tech understanding. Prior startup experience is a plus.
  • You will research potential investments, conduct due diligence, analyze data, draft memos, lead discussions, and support initiatives to elevate the venture capital fund.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical background, extremely well-versed in working with numbers and data;
  • You're having your Ms at a top-tier university in Business Administration, Economics or Engineering;
  • You already have an in-depth understanding of the European startup ecosystem and huge curiosity for early stage companies. And want to learn more!;
  • You hold an international and multicultural mindset/background;
  • Additional native European language other than English is a plus;
  • You have an existing visa/permit to allow you to work in Germany (unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas);
  • Solid technical understanding and strong intuition for tech products; any coding, product development or UX/UI skills;
  • Prior experience in a startup, as a founder or in a leading operational capacity.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and research high quality companies for consideration by the team;
  • Autonomously support and conduct investment due diligence by analyzing data, leading market research, conducting diligence calls and drafting investment memos;
  • Facilitate and lead our internal discussions around investment decisions;
  • Find the best seed and early stage companies and founders in Europe within our Associates and Partners;
  • Contribute to building a world-class early stage venture capital fund by taking on additional responsibility for various other initiatives.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship should last at least 3 months, starting in April 2025.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, be pursuing a Master's degree at a top-tier university in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering, and possess an in-depth understanding of the European startup ecosystem.

Is prior experience in startups necessary?

No, prior experience in a startup is not mandatory but is considered a big plus.

Do I need a visa to work in Germany for this position?

Yes, you must have an existing visa or permit that allows you to work in Germany, as the company is unable to sponsor visas.

What kinds of responsibilities will I have as an intern on the investment team?

As an intern, you will identify and research high-quality companies, support investment due diligence, facilitate discussions around investment decisions, and contribute to various other initiatives.

Is knowledge of a language other than English beneficial?

Yes, holding an additional native European language other than English is considered a plus.

Can I apply if I am an undergraduate student?

The internship position specifically requires candidates who are pursuing a Master's degree, so undergraduate students may not be eligible to apply.

What can I expect to learn during the internship?

You can expect to learn about investing in startups, building companies, and innovation, while actively participating in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Berlin and Europe.

Where is the office located?

The office is located in the heart of Berlin Mitte.

Is Cherry Ventures an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Cherry Ventures values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Founders first and investors second.

Venture Capital & Private Equity
Industry
11-50
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cherry Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm led by a team of entrepreneurs with experience building fast-scaling companies such as Zalando and Spotify. The firm backs Europe's boldest founders, usually as their first institutional investor, and supports them in everything from their go-to-market strategy and the scaling of their businesses. Cherry Ventures has previously invested in the seed stage of over 90 companies across Europe, including FlixBus, Auto1 Group, Flaschenpost, Infarm, Forto, SellerX, Juni, and Flink. Cherry Ventures is based in Berlin and invests across Europe with operations in London and Stockholm.