Investment Analyst - Engineering Background (m/f/x)
Planet A
Please note that we will wait for the application pipeline to fill up before engaging with candidates.
Planet A Ventures is a Green-tech Venture Capital fund supporting start-ups that have a measurable positive impact on our planet while building profitable, scalable businesses. We want to contribute to an economy that operates within the planetary boundaries. As a small team with flat hierarchies, we value commitment, transparency and a humble attitude. We offer a great, mission-driven and fun-loving working environment.
Tasks
- Joint responsibility for the investment process, including deal sourcing and identification, conducting initial meetings and deep-dives with founders, conducting expert calls, and writing investment proposals.
- Supporting the General Partners (GPs) in deal closing and transaction.
- Building expertise around specific deep-tech topics.
- Preparing industry research to form new investment hypotheses and stay ahead of market trends, research, and the funding environment.
- Joint responsibility for the investment process, including deal sourcing and identification, conducting initial meetings and deep dives with founders, conducting expert calls, and writing investment proposals.
- Actively building a brand for Planet A Ventures by representing us at industry events, engaging in speaking opportunities, and writing blog posts, among other activities.
Requirements
- A degree or qualification in Mechanical, Energy, or Industrial Engineering from a reputable technical university is required.
- Relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment, such as management consulting, VC/PE, investment banking or industries, is required.
- Curiosity, as well as the ability to quickly dive into various deep-tech topics, is a plus.
- Excellent self-organization and structured work skills are required.
- A confident demeanor combined with humility towards external stakeholders is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in another language would be a plus!
- Most importantly, being mission-driven is a must!
Planet A Ventures is a Greentech Venture Capital fund supporting start-ups that have a measurable positive impact on our planet while building profitable, scalable businesses. We want to contribute to an economy that operates within the planetary boundaries. As a small team with flat hierarchies, we value commitment, transparency, and a humble attitude. We offer a great, mission-driven, and fun-loving working environment.