Investment (Senior) Associate

Who are we?

The World Fund is a €300M venture capital fund built around the belief that decarbonisation is the key value driver for the future.

We back entrepreneurs building climate tech for a regenerative world.

‍We invest in world-changing technologies and business ideas. Our diverse and international team is made up of entrepreneurs, scientists, communication and policy specialists, investors, and visionaries. We are a driven, passionate team of go-getters, working together to have a global impact.

We are looking for an Investment (Senior) Associate to join our growing Berlin team!

What will you be doing?

• Supporting deal flow generation and championing prospective deals:
  • Building upon your personal network to contribute to dealflow generation.
  • Independently providing the initial analysis and evaluation of startups and pitching them internally.
  • Supporting hypothesis development with market/tech/sector research and developing a specialism within our climate verticals.
• Support and lead parts of the assessment and diligence of investment opportunities:
  • Developing tech/ product/ market/ competition/ sales analysis.
  • Creating financial models.
  • Writing Investment Proposals and supporting with legal documentation.
  • As a part of the deal team you will be contributing to the execution of the investment end-to-end, including term sheet and final documentation.
• Represent World Fund to the outside world.

And who are you?

• Independent and self-starter, capable of taking on projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent communicator, able to express ideas and viewpoints in a compelling way.
• Analytical executor: demonstrated structured, analytical thinking and excellent execution ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: Energized by a start-up culture of getting stuck and supporting each other to deliver. Passionate about entrepreneurship.
• Visionary explorer: You are very curious to learn about new technologies, from hardware to software and believe in challenging the status quo.
• Critical thinker: Collaborative in a diverse environment, yet challenging one another to push for the best ideas.
• Team player: Highly personable and contributes to a warm, fun and friendly team culture.

Essential:

• Demonstrable capability and three years prior experience working full-time, of which at least two years should be at a venture capital, private equity or infrastructure fund.
• Proven track record of successfully leading VC or PE deals.
• Passion for climate with demonstrated deep knowledge in at least one of our climate tech verticals.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Demonstrated capability to thrive in a high-performance culture, such as management consulting, investment banking or similar and ready to go the extra mile.
• Passionate around addressing climate change and forming a regenerative world.
• Supportive of diverse opinions and able to constructively challenge viewpoints.
• Fluent in English.
• You are reliable according to § 1 (20) no. 1 - 3 of the German Anti Money Laundering Act.

Desirable:

• Degree in technical or scientific field.
• Voluntary or professional activities undertaken in a climate tech field.
• Prior experience of thought leadership in one of our key verticals.

Our commitment to you:

• Together with the World Fund team, you will create impact by empowering climate tech companies to make this world a better place.
• You will join a diverse and high-performing team with extensive experience in the investment and climate space.
• As part of the VC ecosystem, you will get exposure to other funds and can start building your network in the VC world.
• A senior member of staff will be your mentor at the World Fund. They will be a part of your professional development and coach you to expand your skill set in venture capital.
• We commit to support you in your long-term career development, providing you with growth opportunities and supporting you to reach your targeted career goals.

How to apply?

Please send your application to vacancies@worldfund.vc with all required documents detailed below:‍

Please be aware that we cannot offer visa support as a part of this role.

• CV
• Cover Letter [please refer to the requirements in the job profile]

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

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