The intern will support in all the activities of the fund, giving the intern the opportunity to build an all rounded knowledge base in Venture Capital, an industry that is rapidly expanding on the continent.
Responsibilities
- Screening and reviewing investment opportunities;
- Carrying the due diligence process, engaging with founders
along with the fund Partners; collecting, organizing and analysing
reported information;
- Preparing Investment Memos to present to the Investment
Committee;
- Supporting fund communication, including working on
presentations and contributing to the fund’s online presence and reach;
- Undertaking ad hoc market research.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in the VC and investment space, in startups,
as well as in emerging markets, and particularly Africa;
- Some work experience in SubSaharan Africa, having lived,
studied or worked on the Continent; or strong cultural knowledge of the
Continent;
- Ideally at least 2 months of experience in a financial firm or
management consulting;
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with capacity to
multitask and meet deadlines;
- Strong academic qualifications;
- A strong command of English (both written and verbal); French
a plus;
- A selfstarter attitude;
- Experience in using Office, including Excel and Powerpoint.
How
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