INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Internship Venture Capital (m/f/d)

CompanyBASF SE
LocationLudwigshafen am Rhein
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the due-diligence process for new and follow-on investments, analyzing business plans, financial models, cap tables, and exit scenarios. Additionally, they will conduct market analyses, prepare materials for deal pitches, and contribute to the development of VC processes and analytical tools.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
68529
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Credits: https://www.basf.com/global/en/legal/credits Data protection information: https://www.basf.com/global/en/legal/data-protection-at-basf.html
About the Role

WELCOME TO BASF

We at BASF Venture Capital GmbH are the corporate venture capital company of the BASF Group. Since 2001, we have been investing worldwide in young, fast-growing companies and funds related to current and future businesses of BASF. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Join us as an intern starting on June 1st, 2026, and help us shape the future of innovation together with our team over the course of six exciting months.

  • You will support the due‑diligence process for both new and follow‑on investments.
  • Moreover, you will analyze business plans, financial models, cap tables, and exit scenarios in detail.
  • You will conduct comprehensive market and competitive analyses to assess strategic potential.
  • Furthermore, you will prepare materials for deal pitches and challenge sessions.
  • You will contribute to the development and improvement of VC processes, portfolio dashboards, and related analytical tools.

WHAT YOU OFFER

  • Degree in Business Administration or related fields
  • excellent English language skills, German language skills are a plus
  • proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; digital skills, especially PowerBI, PowerApps, and databases is a plus
  • strong interest in in venture capital, innovation, and start-ups with a solid foundation in financial analysis as well as financial modeling
  • ideally, first practical experience in the form of internships or accompanying activities during studies

WHAT WE OFFER

  • During your practical phase, you will have the opportunity to actively apply your theoretical knowledge in demanding and varied tasks and projects.
  • With your team buddy at your side, you will have a dedicated point of contact for all your questions and will receive regular feedback, personal support, and individualized onboarding from our subject matter experts.
  • Depending on your workplace and area of assignment, you will benefit from flexible working hours.
  • Through various networking opportunities, you will get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking, and areas of work.
  • You will receive internship compensation as a recognition of your contribution; further information is available at on.basf.com/VerguetungBASFSE

HOW TO REACH US

  • Iris Kappeler (Talent Acquisition), iris-christiane.kappeler@basf.com will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You can also book your appointment here
  • You can also reach our recruiting team here
  • First information about our application process can be found here: on.basf.com/applicationprocess

ABOUT US

Our portfolio includes young companies in the fields of CO2 mitigation, circular economy, new materials, biotechnology, artificial intelligence as well as software solutions, and digital farming.

In addition to these direct investments, BASF Venture Capital also holds shares in technology funds. These fund investments give us broad access to new technologies, venture capital networks and interesting young companies.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Key Skills
Venture CapitalDue DiligenceBusiness PlansFinancial ModelsCap TablesExit ScenariosMarket AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisDeal PitchesExcelPowerPointPowerBIPowerAppsDatabasesFinancial AnalysisFinancial Modeling
Categories
Finance & AccountingScience & ResearchConsultingData & Analytics