Venture Capital Intern
imec.istart future fund · antwerp, belgium · internship · today
Location: Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid)
Duration: 4-6 months
Start date: Flexible, thesis semester or post-coursework period
Hours: min. 20 hours/week
About imec.istart Future Fund
imec.istart future fund is an independent venture capital fund aimed at supporting technology companies at the (late) seed/series A stage in Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy. While our primary emphasis is on backing promising graduates of the imec.istart accelerator program, we also strategically invest in exceptional companies outside of the accelerator network. Our unwavering commitment lies in fostering long-term value-added partnerships with our portfolio companies, guiding their growth and success.
For additional information, please visit https://www.imecistartfuturefund.com
The Opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious and intellectually curious Venture Capital Intern to join our investment team.
This internship is specifically designed for students who are in the final stages of their academic journey and are looking to gain hands-on experience in venture capital before starting their professional careers.
Unlike many traditional internships, you will be fully embedded within the investment team and actively contribute to sourcing, evaluating and supporting high-potential startups. You will gain direct exposure to founders, investment professionals, technology experts and the broader European venture ecosystem.
We welcome applications from high-performing students, recent graduates and early-career professionals with backgrounds in Business Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, Technology Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management or related disciplines.
What You Will Do
- Startup sourcing & ecosystem intelligence: identify promising startups, map emerging ecosystems and build relationships with founders.
- Market research & investment analysis: assess markets, technologies, business models and growth opportunities to support investment decisions.
- Due diligence: conduct commercial, competitive and market research, analyse company materials and contribute to investment recommendations.
- Portfolio & founder support: help portfolio companies access ecosystem connections, partnerships and growth opportunities.
- Strategic projects: contribute to fund initiatives, market intelligence, events and broader ecosystem-building activities.
We care far more about curiosity and learning ability than advanced financial modelling skills. The best candidates typically demonstrate:
- Genuine fascination with technology and innovation;
- Strong analytical thinking;
- Initiative and ownership;
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English;
- The ability to structure complex information;
- Curiosity about founders and emerging markets.
What We Offer
- Internship compensation;
- Flexible hybrid working environment;
- Direct interaction with founders and investors;
- High degree of responsibility from day one;
- Access to imec istart's innovation ecosystem;
- Networking opportunities across the Belgian and European venture landscape;
- Professional mentorship and continuous feedback.
Future Career Opportunities
Many of today's venture capital professionals began their careers through internships. This role is designed to provide a strong foundation for careers in venture capital, private equity, entrepreneurship, consulting, corporate innovation and technology investing.
Apply now
Send your CV and a half-page note on one startup that you think we should have looked at, and why. We read every one.
info@imecistartfuturefund.com