Life Science Venture Capital Internship
Are you deeply passionate about science and innovation, and eager to gain hands-on experience in venture capital? Industrifonden, one of the Nordic's leading venture capital firms, is looking for a highly motivated and talented intern to join our Life Science team.
The Life Science Venture Internship is based in the Life Science practice, where we invest in scientific breakthroughs within biotech, medtech, healthtech, diagnostics and science tools.
Industrifonden is seeking an ambitious intern to work alongside our Life Science team for up to a year. 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. Your responsibilities will include evaluating new investment opportunities, contributing to investment decisions and assisting us in furthering Industrifonden’s vision for driving progress in human health.
Position: Full-time internship position for 6-12 months (preferably 12 months)
Location: On-site in central Stockholm, Sweden
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, as well as assisting our current portfolio companies
- Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, including financial and scientific due diligence
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Required qualifications
Education and work experience
- Recently completed degree (MSc or PhD) in scientific field such as biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy or medicine
- Additional studies in business, finance, or economics is meriting
- Prior experience in start-ups or management consulting is meriting
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)
- High scientific literacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and proficient in speaking Swedish
Personal
- We believe you have a keen interest in venture capital and the start-up ecosystem within Life Science
- You have a strong scientific interest and ability
- You are curious, eager to learn, and possess extremely strong drive and motivation
We offer
- A paid opportunity to work with a leading venture capital firm and gain valuable industry insights
- Hands-on learning 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.
Life Science Venture Capital Internship
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