VC Analyst @ Planet A Ventures in Remote

Planet A Ventures

Have you heard about Planet A Ventures 🌍?

Planet A Ventures is a Green-tech VC partnering up with support start-ups that have a measurable positive impact on our planet while building profitable, scalable businesses. We want to contribute to an economy that operates within the planetary boundaries.

As a small team with flat hierarchies, we value commitment, transparency and a humble attitude. What we offer to our Visiting Analysts in the Investment Team, beside the unrivaled autonomy and network in the climate tech space, is a truly mission-driven team.

  • Duration: minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months.
  • Full-time.
  • Location: Flexible within the EU. You are also welcome to join us in our Berlin office. Please note that we cannot provide visa support to our Visiting Analysts.
  • Please state your possible start date in your application. As of now the earliest possible starting date is either June 2023 or September 2023.

Tasks

  • Active participation in the investment process (business identification, evaluation, commercial and financial due diligence activities);
  • Active deal sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities and present them to the team, which includes direct contacts with founders;
  • Preparation of industry research in order to form new investment hypotheses; stay ahead of market trends, research and the funding environment;
  • Support the Planet A team in analyzing the performance of the portfolio and the investments;
  • Represent Planet A at local and international events and conferences;
  • Support the team with internal initiatives and projects e.g Structuring and updating our CRM, event organization, etc.

Requirements

  • We welcome a variety of background and encourage applicants with scientific and engineering backgrounds (e.g chemistry, biological/biochemistry, chemical engineering, physical chemistry etc.) to apply.
  • Relevant work experience in a fast-pace environment e.g Start-up, Venture Capital, Consulting, PE, Investment Banking etc.
  • Passion for analysing and understanding business models with excellent analytical skills, an eye for details, structured work approach and prioritizing skills as well as problem-solving orientation and planning skills.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, a second language is a plus
  • Open-minded, communicative team player with the urge to learn and grow together within flat hierarchies.
  • Most importantly: you are mission-driven!

Planet A is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages people of all ethnic & racial origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions & ideologies, socio-economic statuses, educational backgrounds, ages, and individuals of all abilities to apply.

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