Technology Venture Capital Internship
Are you passionate about science and innovation, and eager to gain hands-on experience in venture capital? Industrifonden, one of Sweden's leading venture capital firms, is looking for highly motivated and talented interns to join our dynamic team.
The Technology Venture Capital Internship is based in the Deep tech or Transformative Tech practice here at Industrifonden, where we invest in scientific breakthroughs within for example synthetic biology, advanced materials, industry 4.0, and advanced computing.
Industrifonden is seeking one or two ambitious interns to join our great team. In this role you will gain valuable hands-on experience and insights into venture capital, working at the intersection of cutting-edge science and entrepreneurship. You will evaluate new investment opportunities and contributing to investment decisions as well as contribute to Industrifondens thought leadership.
Position: Internship
Location: On-site in central Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: Fulltime internship (40 hours per week) for 6-12 months
Start date: Flexible start date, but preferably sooner than later
Responsibilities in this internship role
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities
- Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, including financial modelling and due diligence
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Required qualifications
Education and work experience
- We believe you are currently pursuing, or recently completed, a science or engineering degree in physics, chemistry or biology. If you have achieved a PhD degree this is a plus
- Additional studies in business, finance, economics, is meriting
- Prior internship or work experience from venture capital, start-ups or from management consulting is strongly meriting
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and proficient in speaking Swedish
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience in working with databases is a great plus
Personal
- We think you have a keen interest in venture capital and the start-up ecosystem
- You also have a strong interest in at least one technology sector such as biotechnology, AI, material science, data-driven life science etc.
- You are curious with a willingness to learn
We offer
- A paid opportunity to work with a leading venture capital firm and gain valuable industry insights
- Hands-on experience in evaluating and managing investments
- Exposure to a wide range of innovative companies and technologies
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
Submit your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
- Department
- Investment Team
- Locations
- Stockholm
A career with us
The direction of our investment activities is guided by science and we’re here to bring breakthrough Nordic innovations to the world.
We make educated and experienced assessments of businesses and invest in firms that employ ground-breaking technologies and innovative business models to respond to social and commercial challenges. This also means that we rely on our professionals’ expertise within our main areas: Life Science, Deep Tech and Transformative Tech.
We understand that every person is unique, and so is their career. With us, you are encouraged to find your own way through understanding of, and great interest in, the future and the technology of the future, as well as teamwork and creative problem solving.
About Industrifonden
Industrifonden was founded by the Swedish government in 1979 as an independent foundation to provide Swedish industry with an innovation growth engine. For more than forty years, we have partnered with high-tech ventures.
Today, we are an independent venture capital fund continuing our legacy by partnering with innovators and entrepreneurs to bring Nordic breakthrough innovations to the world. We invest in early-stage companies, from seed to A-round funding, and sometimes earlier. Our first ticket is often 10-50 million SEK, with the capacity to invest considerably more during the lifecycle.
Technology Venture Capital Internship
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