About First Momentum
- First Momentum Ventures is one of the most extraordinary venture capital funds of this generation.
- We have built our first fund in 2018 as a campus spin-off. Now we are live with our second €35m+ VC fund.
- Throughout the last years, we have invested in over 40 pre-seed startups, focusing on B2B and (deep) tech companies, and have become one of the most renowned pre-seed and tech investors in Germany.
- Since then, many of our portfolio companies have raised successful follow-up funding rounds from the best European and US investors.
- With our new fund, we are taking First Momentum Ventures to the next level and continue to build one of the best technical pre-seed VCs in Europe!
Tasks
- Support the investment team by sourcing promising pre-seed start-ups through various channels
- Lead initial screening calls with startup founders independently
- Take care of incoming start-up applications and establish communication with the most important internal and external stakeholders
- Accompany exciting start-ups through the entire investment process: from sourcing through the due diligence process to the completed investment
- Take part and get first-hand insights into our Investment Committee meetings
- Create deep dives into various topics and present your findings to the team
- Support our investor relations team with inquiries and various projects
- Assist the Partners in various portfolio support activities
Requirements
- Strong academical background in economics, technology or a related field and have gained practical experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally in the startup industry.
- Exceptional analytical skills, are highly motivated, and consistently deliver above average performance.
- Comfortable working independently and thrive on tackling ambitious projects.
- Curious, convincing, and reflective, while enjoying communicating with startup founders and team members alike.
- Passionate about the startup industry and venture capital.
- Full working proficiency in German and English is required
Benefits
- Become a full member of our investment team and get full responsibility for all your projects.
- Getting a comprehensive and transparent insight into the processes of a VC fund.
- We have offices in Munich and Karlsruhe but work remotely as we have team members all over Germany. To balance out the remote culture with some quality social time, the whole team meets up once a quarter somewhere in Europe, and we spend a few days working and having fun together.
- Once part of First Momentum, you are part of our family (team retreats, dinner parties, etc.), even beyond your time with us.
- We believe in continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer access to mentorship, training and resources to help you get started in the venture world.
Plus Our Unique Daily Work Experiences
- We are a team of friends working together day in and day out towards the vision of First Momentum.
- We guarantee you an extremely steep learning curve, as you'll be immersed in new industries and technologies on a weekly basis.
- At First Momentum, you will learn how to analyse young tech companies and interact with the most brilliant minds in the start-up scene on a regular basis.
- When we make investments together, you'll be excited to tell your friends why this company will transform an industry and how the founders won you over with their energy and smartness.
- When portfolio companies raise their follow-on funding rounds, you'll know you helped enable the team to push their vision further
Please only apply when your are available from January 2025 for 6 months
