Scientifica Venture Capital is an investment holding that selects projects and start-ups with high technological intensity. We invest in advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies in the pre-seed, seed, and early-stage phases. We only select projects that have the characteristics to transform into successful companies and that – at the same time – are able, with their product or service, to generate a positive impact on the social context. We finance research and provide start-ups with the laboratories and equipment needed to carry out industrial validation and complete tech transfer. By providing this double asset – financial support and laboratories – we enable start-ups to develop high levels of knowledge and incorporate them into products or services in the form of technological innovation, thereby increasing their level of competitiveness in terms of business.

Duties and responsibilities: We are looking for a resource to be included in an internship in the Investment area, who will provide support in the following activities:

Market Trend Analysis: Conduct market research to identify industry trends and investment opportunities, identifying new emerging sectors on which to focus scouting activity.
Scouting and Research: Conduct proactive scouting activities to identify start-ups and initiatives in line with the reference verticals and investment strategy.
Scouting Strategy: Develop the scouting strategy to identify new deal flow origination channels, ensuring a continuous flow of investment opportunities.
Networking and External Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with venture capital, accelerators, and business angels to share investment opportunities with industry stakeholders.
Screening of initiatives: Conduct a preliminary screening of the start-ups and investment opportunities received, evaluating their adherence to the investment strategy.
Due diligence: Conduct preliminary due diligence on selected startups to assess their business viability, business model, intellectual property, and financial situation.
Information Memorandum Preparation: Support the drafting of information memoranda to provide a clear and detailed overview of start-ups and initiatives to be presented for potential investment.
Reporting and Monitoring: Prepare periodic reports to analyze the performance of deal flow generation channels and evaluate the strength and contribution of each channel.
Strategic Opportunity Assessment: Work with the investment team to assess investment opportunities, provide strategic input based on market analysis, and support the decision-making process.

This internship is a great opportunity to gain skills, deepen your knowledge of the venture capital world, and accelerate your career in the technology ecosystem.

Requirements:

Degree in Political Science, Economics, or related disciplines
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent knowledge of the English language
Reliability and ability to responsibly manage deadlines and workloads, with a good degree of initiative and autonomy
Excellent soft skills: Proactivity and lateral thinking are essential in our team
The profile is completed by strong interpersonal skills, a predisposition to work in a team, and precision.

Work location: Rome (Eur area) Availability required: Full-time in presence Employment contract: Extra-curricular internship (6 months).

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