Visiting Associate (Munich or Remote) - 6-12 months from January 2027

**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 **€35M+ 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 2027.

**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 **€35M+ 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 2027.