We are hiring 2-3 Visiting Investment Analysts for 6 months in Paris starting July/September 2026.
daphni, who we are & what we do
💜 Who we are
daphni is a pan-European venture capital fund investing in early-stage startups. We are dedicated to supporting visionary founders in building the iconic companies of tomorrow.
Our VC-as-a-platform approach relies on a community of 500+ entrepreneurs, industry experts and C-levels to foster an ecosystem where startups can truly thrive. This integrated framework enables us to identify, support, and collaborate with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs shaping the future.
Since 2016, we have invested in +80 companies, including Pasqal, BackMarket, Swile, Lifen, Karavela, Stockly, Animaj, Ankar, Rocapine and many others.
💪 What we do
daphni’s mission is to drive the planet's transition and empower founders to build a socially and environmentally sustainable future by leveraging new usage, science, and disruptive innovations. Practically, daphni supports projects that help reduce social inequalities, lower carbon footprint from 10 to 2 tons CO₂e/year/person, or achieve net zero targets for corporations and states.
The role
As a VC Analyst at daphni, you will be at the core of our investment activities, from sourcing to due diligence and portfolio follow-up. This internship offers hands-on exposure to venture capital and the European startup ecosystem, with a strong focus on climate, health, and science-driven ventures.
You will also contribute to enhancing Flamel, our internal OS, by collaborating on data-driven initiatives and research projects.
📝 The missions
Sourcing and screening startups with the potential to become future champions.
Supporting the investment team throughout the process, from conducting due diligence to closing deals and following-up.
Discovering and analyzing trends, patterns, and insights from data to support the investment team in making data-driven decisions.
Conducting in-depth industry research and developing new investment hypotheses.
Representing daphni at conferences, hackathons, and tech events while engaging with the broader innovation ecosystem.
Collaborating with our CPTO and development team to enhance Flamel, our internal OS, by integrating data science, leveraging machine learning and LLMs, and automating processes to generate actionable insights.
Being proactive and contributing your unique perspective to help us shape the next generation of venture capital.
Your profile
Whether you hold a degree in engineering or science (a plus!), business, politics, or any other field, you are welcome to apply. We value where you’re heading more than where you’ve been!
Ideally, you have at least six months of prior experience working in a startup, incubator/accelerator, research lab, VC, or Tech M&A.
You have a strong interest in the tech industry and startups and a desire to contribute to shaping the future of innovation.
You demonstrate deep intellectual curiosity about exploring emerging trends and new products, and you have a proven ability to learn quickly about new companies, domains, and technologies.
Strong analytical skills, entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and a high degree of autonomy are key traits we value.
Fluent in English and French (any other spoken language is a plus).
Last but not least
🎁 What we can offer you
Work closely with the investment team and engage with exciting startups
Swile for your lunches & FMD
Multiple internal & external events for fun
One sports session per week with the team
daphni is an employer that respects equal opportunities and diversity.