about you
We're looking for an intern to join Earlybird's investment team across our offices in Berlin, Munich, and London. This is a hands-on role and you'll work alongside the team on real deals, contribute to investment decisions, and develop your own perspective on the European startup landscape.
Whether you come from a traditional finance background, a more unconventional path, or somewhere in between, what matters to us is how you think, what you're curious about, and what you've done with that curiosity.
about earlybird
At Earlybird, we back the founders shaping Europe's future from before the breakthrough. Founded in 1997, we are one of Europe's most established and active venture capital firms, supporting exceptional technology companies across their growth journey with capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global network. With €2.5bn in assets under management, 9 IPOs, and 35 trade sales, we are proud of what we have built, and even prouder of the team that makes it possible.
at earlybird, your projects, responsibilities, and tasks will likely include:
- Sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities - finding interesting companies early and building your own conviction through research.
- Writing investment memos and contributing to deal assessments that feed directly into our investment process.
- Developing sector expertise through deep dives and sharing original insights with the team.
- Supporting portfolio companies with analysis, research, and connections.
- Building your network across Europe's startup and VC ecosystem.
what we hope you bring to the role:
We don't have a fixed template for the ideal candidate. Some of our best interns came from finance, others from engineering, the humanities, or paths that didn't fit any obvious category. A few things we do ask for:
- You are in the final stages of your Bachelor's degree, currently pursuing a Master's, or have already graduated and you have at least one prior internship under your belt. Experience in a fast-moving environment - whether a startup, a VC fund, consulting, or private equity - gives you a stronger foundation for this role, though we care more about what you took away from the experience than the name on the letterhead.
- A genuine interest in technology, startups, and venture capital - whether that comes through work experience, your own projects, reading, or building things on the side.
- Curiosity that goes beyond the surface - you tend to go deeper than required, ask the question behind the question, and form your own point of view.
- Evidence of initiative - something you've built, launched, competed in, or written, that shows you take action on your interests rather than just holding them.
- Clear thinking and clear communication - you can structure an argument, explain something complex simply, and update your view when new information arrives.
- The ability to work with us full-time for 3–6 months, starting in the first half of 2027, with the relevant work permit for your preferred office.
A technical or niche background is a bonus, particularly if it maps to an area of active investment focus. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the founders and markets we work with, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We are hiring across all three of our offices. Please indicate in your application which office or offices you are able to work from, subject to work permit requirements. We will do our best to match preferences where possible.
- Berlin | Münzstraße 23, 10178 Berlin
- Munich | Promenadeplatz 9, 80333 Munich
- London | 91–93 Baker Street, W1U 6QQ London
interview process
Apply via the Earlybird jobs page with your CV. After submitting, you will receive an email with a short video question to answer within 24 hours. The question is designed to give you the chance to share how you think, there are no right or wrong answers.
Candidates who progress will be invited to complete a short written case study, followed by a series of interviews with members of the investment team.
Application deadline: 12 October 2026, 12PM CET.