Venture Capital Analyst or Associate (m/w/d)

at  Continental

Your tasks

• Conduct market research and analysis of potential (minority) investment opportunities
• Analyze financial statements, business models, competitive landscape and growth projections of startups
• Evaluate technical feasibility, uniqueness of solution, IP etc.
• Assist in due diligence (DD) processes incl. commercial, financial, tax, legal DD, trademark and IP DD
• Perform company valuations
• Support negotiations of investment deals, including shareholder rights, equity ownership and financing rounds Assess potential strategic value and synergies between Startup and Continental
• Ensuring that all investments and VC activities comply with legal requirements
• Assist in portfolio management, supporting portfolio companies’ growth and strategic initiatives Work on reporting of the VC portfolio as well as VC portfolio companies – incl. but not limited fair value reporting and underlying industry trends
• Prepare investment memos and reports for investment committee review
• Collaborate with team members on investment decision-making
• Be involved in selected supervisory/ advisory boards as board observer (when possible and meaningful)

Internal Contacts:

• Other analysts, interns and working students within the venture capital team.
• Business Sectors/Areas all departments as well as Group functions incl. Legal (div.), M&A, Accounting, Strategy, Tax

External Contacts:

• Startup founders and entrepreneurs
• Industry experts and consultants for market insights
• Venture Capital and Corporate Venture Capital Companies, Thoughtleader
• Co-Investors
• Legal and financial professionals for due diligence and documentation

Your profile

Knowledge

• Financial Analysis: Advanced
• Market Research: Advanced
• Due Diligence Processes: Intermediate
• Startup Ecosystem: Beginner to Intermediate
• Investment Valuation: Intermediate
• Investment Memo Preparation: Intermediate
• Financial Modeling: Intermediate
• Competitive Landscape Analysis: Advanced
• Investment Reporting: Advanced
• Technical and Continental Understanding: Intermediate
• Industry Trends: Intermediate
• Microsoft Office: Advanced

Experience

• First experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking (M&A) or Strategy Consulting required (internships or analyst programs)
• Involvement in due diligence processes and evaluation of investment opportunities
• Familiarity with market research and competitive analysis
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
• Business understanding and interest to understand technical aspects (Corporate and Startup)

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Our offer
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About us
co-pace is the global start-up organization of Continental. It supports Continental’s ambitions to spearhead the mobility wave – and beyond. To that end, co-pace takes an active role in the global start-up ecosystem and embraces new technologies and business models. Within its open innovation network, co-pace engages with deep tech startups worldwide that contribute to Continental’s future businesses and create partnership opportunities between Continental and the startup ecosystem. Moreover, Continental’s Corporate Venture Capital arm invests in young technology companies, giving startups direct access to Continental’s global mobility and industry expertise.

• Conduct market research and analysis of potential (minority) investment opportunities
• Analyze financial statements, business models, competitive landscape and growth projections of startups
• Evaluate technical feasibility, uniqueness of solution, IP etc.
• Assist in due diligence (DD) processes incl. commercial, financial, tax, legal DD, trademark and IP DD
• Perform company valuations
• Support negotiations of investment deals, including shareholder rights, equity ownership and financing rounds Assess potential strategic value and synergies between Startup and Continental
• Ensuring that all investments and VC activities comply with legal requirements
• Assist in portfolio management, supporting portfolio companies’ growth and strategic initiatives Work on reporting of the VC portfolio as well as VC portfolio companies – incl. but not limited fair value reporting and underlying industry trends
• Prepare investment memos and reports for investment committee review
• Collaborate with team members on investment decision-making
• Be involved in selected supervisory/ advisory boards as board observer (when possible and meaningful