Nauta Capital is a pan-European technology venture capital firm with over €500m under management and a portfolio of over 50 software companies. We’re passionate about backing ambitious companies that share our vision to create global disruptors, in large spaces, where technology has had limited impact.
We have teams in London, Barcelona, and Munich, and we invest in early-stage software companies with a single global thesis. We have backed technology disruptors such as Brandwatch, Onna, Mercaux, MishiPay, Holded, and zenloop, amongst others.
We are looking for an Investment Analyst Intern (full time) to join our London team starting January 2021 for a period of 6 months. From day one, we offer high and direct exposure to the attractive and challenging tasks of venture capital. You will be involved in all the relevant aspects of investment management work. Furthermore, working for Nauta Capital will provide you with the unique opportunity to gain in depth insight into innovative, young, and high growth companies.
What the role involves:
The role involves working across all aspects of finding and assessing great start-ups for investment
• Sourcing new early-stage investment opportunities and meetings with founders
• Assisting with general management of day-to-day deal flow
• Developing presentation materials for the investment committee. (This includes developing and refining presentation themes, data gathering and synthesis, and constructing professional presentation materials)
• Assisting with due diligence process
Candidate profile:
• Currently studying or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s/ Master’s/ MBA • Experience in either venture capital, entrepreneurship/start-ups, technology industry, consulting, or investment banking
• Solid understanding of, and passion for, technology and software; for example with relevant knowledge in product management, online marketing or business development are beneficial
• Proven analytical abilities and good organisational skills
• Capability to work independently and proactively with great attention to detail • Most applicants have been STEM and Economics graduates, but other subjects (History, English, Politics, etc.) are encouraged to apply
• Fluent English; other European languages are bonus
General details:
• Application due date: 6pm on 18th October,
• Location: London
• Start date: Early Jan 2021
• Candidates must have UK working rights
• Candidates must be free to work full time (9-6pm Mon-Fri) from early January till end of June 2021 based in London
• Interview dates: 26th October – 16th November
• Process: two one-hour interviews, possibly with a short, written exercise at the end
• This is a recurring position which, sadly, does not have an opportunity to convert to a permanent position
How to apply:
If this sounds interesting, email your CV and an answer to the following three questions (instead of a formal cover letter):
1. ‘Why do you want to work in VC’ (<300 words)
2. ‘Name one European start-up you like, and why you think they are one to keep an eye on’ (<300 words)
3. Where did you find out about this role? (Uni careers portal, Linkedin, Nauta Website, Etc.)
Please send your application to: Theo.Wethered@NautaCapital.com
