About You We're looking for a highly motivated Investor Relations Intern to join our fundraising team for a six-month internship. You'll work directly with Hemini, who leads Investor Relations and fundraising at Earlybird, giving you hands-on exposure to LP relationships, fundraising strategy, and investor communications – and deep visibility into the inner workings of the venture capital industry. About Earlybird Founded in 1997, Earlybird backs exceptional early-stage companies across Europe – supporting them with capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global network. Our platform includes dedicated strategies for tech and health, a Growth Opportunity Fund for follow-ons, and a pro-bono initiative, Vision Lab. With €2.5 billion under management and a track record of 9 IPOs and 41 trade sales, Earlybird is one of Europe's most established venture capital firms.You'll collaborate directly with team members and partners, take ownership of meaningful tasks, and gain visibility into what drives fund strategy behind the scenes. If you're structured, analytical, and excited to work in a high-performance environment, we'd love to hear from you. At Earlybird, your projects, responsibilities, and tasks will likely include: <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Support investor communications – help prepare presentations, performance reports, and fundraising updates for our institutional investors</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Conduct investor and market research – identify and analyze potential Limited Partners across global markets</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Assist with meetings and events – prepare materials and background briefs for roadshows, investor calls, and roundtables</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Work cross-functionally – collaborate with the investment, finance, and marketing teams on fundraising-related topics</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Own operational tasks – maintain and structure internal databases and tracking tools for LP engagement</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Contribute ideas and insights – help sharpen our messaging and explore new opportunities to position Earlybird with investors</li></ul> What we hope you bring to the role: <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Recently completed or currently enrolled in a university degree (3rd year Bachelor's or in your Master's) with outstanding academic performance</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Experience in consulting, banking, or private equity environments through internships</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Demonstrated experience creating high-quality, client-facing presentations is a plus</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Highly structured and analytical; confident in handling data and developing presentations</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Fluent in English is essential; fluent German is a strong plus</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Exceptional PowerPoint skills with a strong eye for visual storytelling and structure</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Confident using Excel for research, data structuring, and simple modeling tasks</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Detail-oriented, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Interest in venture capital, startups, and institutional fundraising</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A natural affinity or talent for sales, and a strong drive to learn quickly on the job</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Work authorization for the UK (or for Germany, if based in Munich or Berlin)</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Availability for a 6-month, full-time internship starting October 2026 or later</li></ul><span style="font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">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.<br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><ul style="border:0px solid;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">London | 91–93 Baker Street, W1U 6QQ London</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Berlin | Münzstraße 23, 10178 Berlin</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Munich | Promenadeplatz 9, 80333 Munich</li></ul> Why join us <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Direct exposure to senior fundraising professionals and partners</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A unique opportunity to learn how global LP relationships and fund strategies are developed</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Ownership of meaningful projects that contribute to real-world fundraising outcomes</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A dynamic, collaborative team culture, based primarily in London (Munich/Berlin possible)</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202020;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A high-quality internship experience inside one of Europe's most established VC firms</li></ul> Interview Process <span style="font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Apply via the Earlybird jobs page with your CV. <span style="font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Candidates who progress will be invited to complete a case study, followed by an interview with members of the investor relations team.

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