Visiting Analyst (FMD) Summer 2027

xdeck is a Cologne-based VC fund investing in early-stage B2B tech 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 weve worked with 120 startups including Plancraft LawX Sunhat and invest alongside co-investors like Creandum Headline and HV Capital.

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; youll thrive if both energize you.

Internship duration:

• 5-6 months ideally starting in April 2027 (fixed core time: May 2027 - August 2027)

What youll gain:

• You find the founders.
• You run the calls.
• You build and defend convictions in our investment team.
• Ideally youll see your deal go from initial sourcing to term sheet signing.

Your role:

• Scouting: Find top founder teams and convince them to join xdeck.
• Coordination: Run sessions and connect startups with partners like Cherry Ventures and McKinsey.
• Support: Organize events manage marketing and assist with VC deal flow together with the core team and working students.
• Automate: Build AI-native workflows with the newest GenAI tools that enables us to unlock new value.

• Highly organized proactive and ready for responsibility.
• Strong analytical and communication skills team player.
• Willingness to create new AI-native processes.
• Experience in fast-paced environments (startups VC consulting).
• Final-year Bachelors Masters student or on a gap year in an analytical field.
• Fluency in German and English

• Fast-paced dynamic environment where you can shape your experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and opportunities for personal growth. Our recent Visiting Analysts have gone on to join companies such as Acto McKinsey Una Health continued their education at leading European universities or joined our team at xdeck.
• Paid internship based in Cologne.

To apply send us your CV and three reasons why youd be a great fit.

Reach out to us were Xcited to meet you!