Visiting Associate

First Momentum Ventures

Visiting Associate at First Momentum Ventures supporting investment team activities and sourcing pre-seed startups in Europe. Contributing to technical evaluation and portfolio projects with a focus on deep tech.

Posted 7/16/2026internshipMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities and support portfolio founders effectively. Proficient in both German and English, capable of clear communication and impactful presentations.

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Analytical CapabilitiesStartup Ecosystem ExperienceTechnical DepthBilingual CommunicationOwnership and Agency

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Investment ProcessDeal FlowDue DiligenceMarket TrendsData-Driven AnalysisGo-To-Market StrategyAI AutomationPortfolio ManagementEmerging TechnologiesTechnical Domains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Find the most promising tech founders in Europe: Take the lead in sourcing high-potential pre-seed startups, running first calls independently, and developing your own conviction about which founders and ideas are truly exciting.
Gain full exposure to the investment process: Work side-by-side with our investment team through the entire deal flow, from first contact and due diligence to investment committee and closing. You'll play a key role in evaluating opportunities and shaping investment decisions.
Lead deep-dive research: Explore emerging technologies and market trends every week. Conduct sharp, data-driven analysis and present insights that influence our investment theses and strategic direction.
Drive impact in portfolio projects: Support our portfolio founders hands-on, from building their go-to-market motion to automating workflows with AI and optimizing operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have 1-3 years of work experience in the startup ecosystem, consulting, or a technical role.
You bring strong analytical capabilities and can move from technical papers to business models to founder conversations with ease.
You work with extreme ownership and high agency, spotting opportunities, designing a plan, and executing without waiting for permission.
You're genuinely curious about deeply technical domains.
Whether you have an engineering background or just love learning how breakthrough technologies work, you're energized by technical depth.
You communicate clearly and convincingly in both German and English, whether you're pitching a deal to partners or giving feedback to founders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real ownership, not busy work : You'll make independent calls on deals, lead founder conversations, support DD processes end-to-end, and help drive critical projects for our portfolio companies.
Technical depth you won't find elsewhere : Most of our team are engineers and scientists, which lets you develop a genuine understanding of breakthrough technologies, not just assessment skills.
Exceptional colleagues who challenge you : Work alongside a team that values rigorous debate, mutual support, and winning together. You'll become part of the First Momentum family, even beyond your time with us.
Full venture stack visibility : See everything from AI-powered sourcing to automated portfolio support. Gain the whole picture of how a leading European Deep Tech fund operates.
Full flexibility with a remote-first culture balanced by regular in-person gatherings across Europe.
Competitive pay: The compensation package will be adjusted to your professional experience and will be well above an internship salary.
The perfect launchpad for your next move : Whether you're heading toward a full-time VC role, a Chief of Staff position in our portfolio, or eventually starting your own venture, this position sets you up for what's next.