Visiting Analyst (F/M/D) - Summer 2027

Overview

xdeck is a Cologne-based VC fund investing in early-stage B2B tech startups. In addition to regular VC investments, we organize our equity- and cost-free acceleration program (duration: 3-4 months, 2x per year) to make aspiring startups investment-ready. Over the past years we've worked with 120+ startups, including Plancraft, LawX, Sunhat, and invest alongside co-investors like Creandum, Headline

What you'll do

• xdeck is a Cologne-based VC fund investing in early-stage B2B tech startups.
• In addition to regular VC investments, we organize our equity- and cost-free acceleration program (duration: 3-4 months, 2x per year) to make aspiring startups investment-ready.
• Over the past years we've worked with 120+ startups, including Plancraft, LawX, Sunhat, and invest alongside co-investors like Creandum, Headline, and HV Capital.
• Tasks As Visiting Analyst, you own the top of our funnel: You decide which European founder teams we should meet, reach out directly, and convince the best to join xdeck for our accelerator or fund.
• Additionally, we will involve you in our investment due diligence processes for those startups that you source.
• Your assessment feeds directly into our investment decisions.
• The role blends analytical depth with a sales instinct; you'll thrive if both energize you.
• Internship duration: 5-6 months, ideally starting in April 2027 (fixed core time: May 2027 - August 2027) What you'll gain: You find the founders.
• You run the calls.
• You build and defend convictions in our investment team.

Requirements

• Practical experience with Finance.
• Relevant academic or project background for a Visiting Analyst (F/M/D) - Summer 2027 role.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Comfortable working on-site in Cologne.

Skills