VC Analyst at Graduate Ventures in Rotterdam (20h/week) 

We welcome applications from all students irrespective of background. You do not require prior financial or investment experience to apply for this role. 

Do you want to break into venture capital and work directly with an active Seed investment team? Are you passionate about entrepreneurship and eager to develop your skills in a fast paced, professional environment? 

About the role 

Graduate Ventures is looking for an enthusiastic VC Analyst (working student during Master’s; approximately 20 hours per week) to support the Seed fund investment team. You will work closely with the team on live deal flow and have direct exposure to investment decisions. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Venture identification: Proactively source startups through networks, events, and desk research 

• Outreach and screening: Initiate contact with founders, assess initial fit, and support introductory calls 

• Deal support: Prepare internal memo's and support investment discussions with the team 

About Graduate Ventures 

Graduate Ventures is a €59M early stage venture capital fund, founded by alumni from Erasmus University, Erasmus MC and TU Delft, that partners with ambitious alumni founders. We provide capital and hands on support through a network of more than 150 experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders. To date, we have invested in more than 80 startups across a €10M Pre-Seed fund led by a Student Board and a €49M Seed fund led by a team of full-time investment professionals. The Seed team is supported by a small group of part-time Analysts, allowing for close collaboration and meaningful responsibility. 

We offer: 

• A competitive salary 

• Direct exposure to venture capital and investment decision making 

• Significant learning, mentoring, and personal development opportunities 

• A flexible working environment compatible with academic schedules 

• The opportunity to build a strong network across the Dutch and European startup ecosystem 

About you: 

• You have completed a Bachelor’s degree (at any academic institution) and will be enrolled in a Master’s programme at either Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, or Delft University of Technology during the 2026 to 2027 academic year 

• You are available to work 20 hours per week 

• You have a demonstrated interest in startups, entrepreneurship, or investing 

• You have an analytical mindset and are comfortable working with ambiguity 

• You are proactive, independent, and learn quickly by doing 

Start date: September 2026 

Application process 

1. CV screening 

2. Online interview 

3. In person interview 

Interviews will take place during May and June 2026. 

Apply 

Please submit your CV and answers to the following questions: 

• Why are you interested in venture capital and Graduate Ventures? 

• Identify one early-stage startup (Pre-Seed or Seed) that could be a fit for Graduate Ventures. In a maximum of 250 words, explain: (i) what the company does, (ii) why it fits Graduate Ventures’ investment scope (for example stage, founder profile, or network value), (iii) why you find the company interesting as an investment, and (iv) one key risk or reason we might decide not to invest. 

Deadline: Friday May 22nd, end of day