Funding for Innovators: Visiting Investment Analyst (f/m/x)

About us

Funding for Innovators is the venture capital fund of UnternehmerTUM, backing exceptional early-stage B2B founders who are building the companies of tomorrow. Based in Munich, we invest at the pre-seed stage, providing founder-friendly equity investments that help startups accelerate their growth.
We also offer prototyping grants that empower young teams to turn ambitious ideas into tangible products.
As part of Europe’s largest startup ecosystem, we operate at the forefront of European deep tech, partnering with visionary founders tackling complex technical challenges with global impact. We combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep tech expertise and speed. As early institutional investors, we provide not only capital, but also access to the network, experience, and ecosystem needed to turn innovation into lasting impact.

Your mission

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

• Sourcing & Diligence: Identify and evaluate promising deep tech startups for pre-seed investment.
• Process Automation: Implement AI-driven workflows to optimize our deal pipeline and maintain our internal systems (Salesforce, Notion).
• Program Management: Coordinate our Prototyping Grants program for early-stage founders.
• Investment Analysis: Prepare investment presentations based on your due diligence.
• Representation: Represent the fund at industry events to source new opportunities.

Your profile

• Academic Background: Enrollment in a technical field (e.g., engineering, computer science), ideally complemented by business expertise.
• Relevant Experience: A demonstrated interestor initial experience in venture capital, startups,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

• Interaction with high profile founders in a dynamic and growing environment.
• Participation in startup events at Europe’s largest innovation and startup center.
• 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 startup 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 email your CV, a brief motivation letter, references/certificates,
and transcripts, and let us know your earliest start date and availability.

Nadine Heuberger, People & Culture Manager
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching/München

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