Visiting Associate (Munich or Remote) - 6 to 12 months from January/February 2026

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About First Momentum Ventures
We're engineers at heart and investors by choice. That's why, what started in 2019 as a campus spin-off, we've grown into one of Europe's leading pre-seed funds, backing 50+ deeply technical startups reshaping industries from new industrials to novel computing.
With our EUR35M+ second fund in full swing and Fund III on the horizon, we're hiring a Visiting Associate to join our investment team and contribute to deal flow, technical evaluation, and portfolio projects.
Our aim is to be the #1 destination for deeply technical founders in Europe. We believe great teams create the future, and we're here to back them early and support them deeply. We aren't just capital providers; we invest in incredible individuals and view EQ as our greatest competitive advantage over traditional funds. The same applies to our own team: we win as a team (not individuals), believe in high agency & independence, and have every team member participate directly in the fund's economic upside.
The Role
As a Visiting Associate, you'll be a full member of our investment team with real ownership from day one and direct exposure to how the venture capital world truly operates.
This role is designed for people with 1-3 years of professional experience who want to break into the venture ecosystem and accelerate their career. It's the perfect launchpad for ambitious talent aiming to become a Chief of Staff at a leading European startup, land a full-time VC role, or start their own company down the road.
Whether you're coming from consulting, a fast-growing startup, or hold a master's degree with several internships in the startup ecosystem, we're looking for Europe's most driven young professionals to join us in building the leading pre-seed tech-focused venture fund in Europe.

Tasks

* Find the most promising tech founders in Europe: Take the lead in sourcing high-potential pre-seed startups, running first calls independently, and developing your own conviction about which founders and ideas are truly exciting.
* Gain full exposure to the investment process: Work side-by-side with our investment team through the entire deal flow, from first contact and due diligence to investment committee and closing. You'll play a key role in evaluating opportunities and shaping investment decisions.
* Lead deep-dive research: Explore emerging technologies and market trends every week. Conduct sharp, data-driven analysis and present insights that influence our investment theses and strategic direction.
* Drive impact in portfolio projects: Support our portfolio founders hands-on, from building their go-to-market motion to automating workflows with AI and optimizing operations.

Requirements

* You have 1-3 years of work experience in the startup ecosystem, consulting, or a technical role.
* You bring strong analytical capabilities and can move from technical papers to business models to founder conversations with ease.
* You work with extreme ownership and high agency, spotting opportunities, designing a plan, and executing without waiting for permission.
* You're genuinely curious about deeply technical domains. Whether you have an engineering background or just love learning how breakthrough technologies work, you're energized by technical depth.
* You communicate clearly and convincingly in both German and English, whether you're pitching a deal to partners or giving feedback to founders.

Benefits

* Real ownership, not busy work: You'll make independent calls on deals, lead founder conversations, support DD processes end-to-end, and help drive critical projects for our portfolio companies.
* Technical depth you won't find elsewhere: Most of our team are engineers and scientists, which lets you develop a genuine understanding of breakthrough technologies, not just assessment skills.
* Exceptional colleagues who challenge you: Work alongside a team that values rigorous debate, mutual support, and winning together. You'll become part of the First Momentum family, even beyond your time with us.
* Full venture stack visibility: See everything from AI-powered sourcing to automated portfolio support. Gain the whole picture of how a leading European Deep Tech fund operates.
* Full flexibility with a remote-first culture balanced by regular in-person gatherings across Europe.
* Competitive pay: The compensation package will be adjusted to your professional experience and will be well above an internship salary.
* The perfect launchpad for your next move: Whether you're heading toward a full-time VC role, a Chief of Staff position in our portfolio, or eventually starting your own venture, this position sets you up for what's next.

We're looking for candidates available for 6-12 months, starting January/February 2026. Please apply only if you can commit to at least 6 months.

Updated: 1 week ago

Job ID: 15323972

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