Endeit Capital is looking for a full-time Associate, based in Amsterdam

Short Description

Endeit Capital is a European Venture Capital firm focusing on growth technology companies with International aspirations. We are looking for a tech-enthusiastic Associate to join the Dutch investment team, based in Amsterdam.

What we offer

From our offices in Amsterdam, Hamburg and Stockholm, the Endeit team supports and invests in the most ambitious European B2B and B2C tech scale-ups. We back ambitious entrepreneurs looking for transformational, AI driven changes in big market niches. These markets include cloud-based software services, fintech, digital health and online marketplaces. The Endeit team draws on a broad experience in internationalizing operations through organic growth and buy & build. Since 2006 Endeit has raised over the years a total of half a billion euro in investment capital, invested in more 40 scale-ups and sold 25 of them successfully. We have been fortunate to back exceptional founders on their path to create impactful businesses such as 3D Hubs, Bux, Chronext, Eyeworks, Parcellab and Metrixlab. Endeit currently has 15 companies in 7 countries in its portfolio. With its current €264m fund, Endeit invests €5 to 30m per company focusing on growth rounds (Late A and Series B+).

What makes Endeit Capital a highly desired place to work?

Excellent and fun team: The investment team currently consists of 12 FTE spread across three international offices (Hamburg, Stockholm and Amsterdam) and consists of 6 partners, 1 investment manager, 2 associates and 3 analysts and is looking to add 1 associate to the Dutch team in Amsterdam. As an associate you will work very closely with the partners responsible for The Benelux as well as the partners based in Germany and Sweden with an unparalleled track record of success.

International footprint: Although you will focus primarily on The Benelux and some other European countries, the high growth companies will internationalize further and most likely have an international exit/buyer. Our teams meet regularly at our different offices to work together and to meet for social events and presentations on segment studies.

Entrepreneurial focus: Endeit’s portfolio companies and companies we invest in are led by entrepreneurs scaling high growth tech companies, the Endeit team has strong roots in entrepreneurship, and the investors of our fund are a group of 60+ successful entrepreneurs. Endeit eats, sleeps and breathes entrepreneurship.

Competitive remuneration and steep learning curve: You can expect a competitive remuneration and a steep learning curve with exposure to companies active in various sectors as well as extensive mentorship and a learning and development budget for external courses.

Your role within the team

With Endeit’s three teams covering the DACH, Nordics or Benelux region, each team consists of 3 to 5 persons. The Benelux team consists currently of two partners and two analysts. We are looking for Associate to join this team as the 5^th person.

In your role as an Associate your primary focus will be on sourcing and to evaluate investment opportunities and contribute to due diligence processes/deal execution with a strong focus on financial modeling and market research. Also, you will assist in managing the Amsterdam based team of analysts and interns on these activities and guide them in developing further their hard skills. At the same time, you will have direct exposure to portfolio management activities and other aspects of the investment cycle.

Dealflow and execution

Deal sourcing: Building a network and meeting passionate entrepreneurs at (inter)national conferences and Endeit events. You will research and identify high-potential market segments and analyse specific promising business models.

Deal analysis: Evaluating companies and their business models and market opportunities as well as conduct business plan analysis and financial modelling.

Deal execution: Managing manage due diligence processes, write investment memos and support in deal negotiations.

Portfolio management

Portfolio management: Managing financial reporting, KPI setting and conduct performance reviews as well as valuation and return calculations.

Portfolio support: Supporting our portfolio companies on strategy development, potential M&A activities and on follow-on financing and exit.

What we look for

Background: You have a strong academic record/degree and already have 2 to 4 years of work experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g. VC, Corporate Finance (M&A or FDD), Tech Start-up, PE, Strategy Consulting), preferably demonstrating your interest in technology or VC.

Mindset: You are an analytical, numbers-driven person with an eye for detail and have the ability to quickly recognize patterns enabling you to analyse topics holistically. You have a focus on actionable insights supported by data that can drive decision making processes.

Skillset: You have exceptional skills around spreadsheets, P&Ls and financial modeling, are able to build crisp presentations and you know how to research and analyse in depth industries and competitive landscapes and identifying the highest potential startups. You speak both English and Dutch fluently.

Personality: You are able to adapt to new tasks autonomously without much guidance, are able to reach out yourself to entrepreneurs and people who could be helpful in diligence and running diligence calls, you have a general eagerness to learn and passion for new technologies and emerging business models and, most importantly, you are a team player.

If you don’t have experience in 100% of the requirements outlined in what we look for on the job description but think you could do a great job and are excited about shaping company culture, finding great people, building a great network and investing in high growth tech companies making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Triggered by this opportunity, please contact Fishfin and let us elaborate on this unique place to work! Michael Witts: 0647304147, Michael.witts@fishfin.nl