VC Internship @ FoodLabs in Berlin, Germany

About FoodLabs and our mission

At FoodLabs, we invest in innovative companies in the areas of food and agtech, biotech, cleantech and human health. Our goal is to develop groundbreaking solutions together with entrepreneurs to create a better future. We are a team of industry experts, founders and investors who work together to bring about sustainable change in the food industry. With our pre-seed and seed venture capital as well as operational support, we support founders in founding companies that shape and change the industry in a sustainable way.

About the role
We are excited to expand our Finance team with a working student in our Berlin office and are looking for someone who can join us 2 days per week for at least 8 months.

Tasks

• Play an active role in the success of our funds :
  You will help prepare quarterly reports, which are crucial for communicating with investors. Your contribution will help create transparency and provide important insights.
• Optimize our database :
  You continuously improve our database and the investment tracker. Here you can help shape processes and drive real optimizations.
• Responsible for financial processes :
  You support with preparatory accounting so that day-to-day operations run smoothly and our teams are well looked after.
• Contribute to increasing efficiency in controlling :
  Together with our team, you will optimize controlling and budgeting processes and ensure that we use our resources efficiently and can continue to grow.
• Support in the execution of financing rounds :
  You will support in the implementation of financing rounds and gain valuable insights into the creation of cap tables and company valuations, which form the basis for important investment decisions.
• Design sustainable investment strategies and make impact measurable :
  You support the onboarding of new investments to our ESG and impact tool, work closely with portfolio companies to define impact goals and actively contribute to the preparation of annual ESG and impact reporting. In this way, you show our investors and partners the real added value of our work and help to bring about sustainable change.

Requirements

• You are studying economics, finance, accounting or a comparable course of study.
• Initial experience in finance and accounting is important in order to understand the background of your tasks and to quickly familiarize yourself with them; experience in the ESG area is a plus.
• You show a willingness to learn quickly and take on responsibility.
• You have excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and know how to use these tools efficiently. Previous knowledge of Airtable, Spendesk and Datev is a plus.
• You have a strong interest in venture capital and sustainability topics and would like to gain practical experience in these areas.
• You are characterized by a high level of initiative and work independently and solution-oriented.
• You approach new tasks proactively and are not afraid to ask questions in order to create clarity.
• Organization is one of your strengths – you keep an overview even when working on several parallel projects and work in a structured manner.
• You are a team player, enjoy working with others and have a quick grasp of things, which enables you to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics.
• Fluent German skills at native speaker level or at least C1 level are required.

What we offer

• Practical insights into the world of venture capital: You will gain a deep insight into the financial processes and operational work of a VC company.
• Collaboration in ESG and impact management: You will work with us to develop sustainable investment strategies and help define impact goals. You will learn how these goals are not only defined, but also measured and reported.
• Supporting early-stage portfolio companies: You will work closely with our early-stage portfolio companies and learn how to successfully support them in financial, accounting and legal matters.
• Dynamic team: You will be part of a small, agile team and have the opportunity to work with different departments and external partners.
• Flexibility and space for your own ideas: We offer you flexible working hours and an environment in which you can contribute and implement your ideas.