About us

Funding for Innovators is UnternehmerTUM’s pre-seed fund. Step into Europe’s largest start-up network and operate at the forefront of European deep tech with experienced Venture Capital investors. We back exceptional early-stage B2B founders building the companies of tomorrow. Funding for Innovators is a pre-seed investor providing equity and convertible loans to the most promising start-ups in our ecosystem. In addition to that our prototyping grant program helps start-ups build their first prototype like Isar Aerospace who used our grant to turn their vision into a scalable product. Based in Munich, we advance breakthrough technology with speed and focus.

Your mission

As a Visiting Investment Analyst, you will be integral to our investment process. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing & Diligence: Identify, analyze and evaluate promising deep tech startups for pre-seed investment.

• Investment Analysis: Prepare investment presentations based on your due diligence.
  

• Process Automation: Implement AI-workflows and maintain our IT systems (Salesforce, Notion, Make, CLaude) throughout our operations. 
  

• Program Management: Assist in conducting our Prototyping Grants program for early-stage founders.
  

• Representation: Represent the fund at industry events to source new opportunities.

Your profile

• Academic Background: Must be enrolled in a STEM field (e.g., engineering, natural science, computer science), ideally complemented by business expertise.
•  Relevant Experience: A demonstrated interest or initial experience in venture capital, start-ups, or deep tech innovation.
•  Core Attributes: A genuine passion for cutting-edge technologies, a proactive mindset with strong decision-making skills, and excellent communication abilities in English.

What we offer

During your 6-month internship you will have

• Interaction with high profile founders in a dynamic and growing environment.
•  Participation in start-up events at Europe’s largest innovation and start-up centre.
•  A young, diverse, and energetic team shaping the future of technology.
•  A collaborative atmosphere with open-minded, driven colleagues.
•  Opportunities to build a strong network in the Munich start-up ecosystem.

Diversity is important to us

Diversity enriches our team. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, social and ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

Contact

We look forward to your application. Please send us your CV, a brief motivation letter, references/certificates, and transcripts, and let us know your earliest start date and availability.

Peter Drews, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching/München