Venture Capital Visiting Analyst Program, Lakestar
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Venture capital firm
21-100 employees
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21-100 employees
Company mission
To support exceptional founders building transformative businesses in Europe and beyond.
Role
Who you are
- A university degree and any relevant practical experience in the field of banking, consulting, private equity, venture capital and/or tech startups
- Analytical skills and some prior knowledge of (financial & business) modelling skills
- Tech-savvy and passion for innovation and technology
- Excellent communication & networking skills
- Process-driven orientation with clear ability to make the complex simple – dive deep and put large amounts of information into context to help build a thesis around companies, industries, competitors
- Highly independent, willing to tackle both the complex and tedious with the same energy. We need people who get things done, no matter the task
- Collaborative team-player who values hard work over ego, with high standards of professional and ethical conduct
What the job involves
- As a Visiting Analyst at Lakestar, you'll be more than just an intern; you'll be an integral part of our investment team. This program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in the venture capital world, combining market research, deal screening, and due diligence of potential investments
- At Lakestar, you’ll gain first hand exposure to the European tech ecosystem, engage with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs, and build a solid foundation in the VC and tech landscape
- Through our structured mentorship and training, you'll develop financial and business modelling skills, gain valuable insights into the challenges of building a company, and grow your professional network within the industry
- We're seeking candidates ready to start in early January / February 2026 for a 5-6 month full-time experience, with the application process including an analytics test, interviews with our team, and a case study
- Our Visiting Analyst program is part of Lakestar's commitment to nurture the next generation of innovators, operators, and investors. We are dedicated to supporting your growth beyond the internship, whether you aim to become a founder, join our portfolio companies, or embark on a career in venture capital
- Market Research: Perform independent research sprints and market deep dives to build knowledge and expertise for one of our core investment theses (Healthtech, FinTech, Deep Tech, AI & Digitalisation). This includes market size & growth analysis, identification of key industry trends, and company mapping & screening and preparation of supporting documents to monitor market activity in Attio
- Screening & Due Diligence: Conduct first high-level evaluation of companies and build a short-list of most promising investment opportunities identified through your market research, in-bound or out-bound channels. Team up with Associates and Analysts to develop investment insights and investment hypotheses, by conducting market, product, customer, competitor, and financial due diligence
- Investment Case: Support the deal team with company valuations, exit scenario modelling, and investment case analysis. Help prepare relevant documents for various stages of the investment process summarising and structuring key learnings and investment hypotheses to facilitate an investment decision
- Portfolio Support: Support investment team in their work with portfolio companies in financial, operational and strategic matters. Monitor portfolio companies in terms of growth milestones
Application process
- Apply by October 15th, 2025
Our take
Focussing on seed, early and growth investing in the tech sector, European venture firm Lakestar has amassed a portfolio of successful early-stage recipients including Builder.ai, Blockchain, and Neko Health.
The firm is led by Klaus Hommels, who is known for his savvy early investments in the likes of Spotify, Facebook, and Zoom. The track record of this NATO innovation fund chairman adds plenty of credence to Lakestar’s reputation.
Interestingly, in 2023 the company invested in fintech company Swan, bucking the trend of dwindling fintech investments in that year. This investment, paired with the founder's wealth of experience, indicates that Lakestar strategises beyond the current business cycle, allowing it to make moves that can lead to long-lasting and successful companies.
More recently, the company closed its €228M Lakestar Continuation Fund I, reinforcing its commitment to backing standout portfolio companies. With support from major institutional investors like Lexington Partners, the deal balances liquidity for early backers with long-term upside. It's a bold move but one that positions Lakestar well to keep driving growth and innovation across Europe's tech landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Leadership
Klaus Hommels
(Chair)One of Europe's leading business angels and venture capitalists. Started their career at Bertelsmann, before joining AOL Germany in 1995 as a board member. Was also a venture partner of Benchmark Capital Europe.
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