Vacancy Internship Cottonwood Technology Fund

Next opportunity 01 September 2023.

Who we are
Cottonwood Technology Fund is a venture capital fund with offices in the Netherlands
and the USA. We invest in seed and early-stage deeptech startups based in Northwest
Europe and Southwest USA.
We have a special interest in photonics & electronics, advanced materials, medical-tech,
climate-tech, advanced manufacturing & robotics. We invest €1-2 million per startup in
the first round. Cottonwood is recognized as one-of-the-best performing funds
worldwide.
We are looking for interns with a technical background for our Dutch office, situated
on the innovation campus of the University of Twente in Enschede, the Netherlands.

What you would do
• Scouting seed stage investment opportunities with priority on the Netherlands
• Support in pre-screening and analyzing pitch decks and business plans
• Analyzing market trends, collecting market figures and support in in-depth
competitor analysis
• Support and prepare investment memorandums
• Support on fund reporting and fund presentation and investor communication
• Assisting in the daily management of our portfolio companies
• Support in fund presentations and pitch decks for follow-on rounds
• Attend incubators, startup conferences and other networking events

What we offer
• Gaining practical skills and knowledge in venture capital
• A great work environment with a dedicated, fun and informal team.
• The possibility to work from our office and/or remotely.
• Support to help you grow as an investment professional and to find your next
career step, either with us or elsewhere.
• Personalized reference based on the quality of your work.

What we are looking for in you
• University background in Engineering or Technology, with a financial / business
interest.
• Preferably Dutch as native language since we have a priority on Dutch seed
deals in the coming period. And fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and expert in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ambitious, reliable, committed and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.

What we are looking for in you
• University background in Engineering or Technology, with a financial / business
interest.
• Preferably Dutch as native language since we have a priority on Dutch seed
deals in the coming period. And fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and expert in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ambitious, reliable, committed and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.

•Passionate about science based hardware innovative technologies, startups,
investing and entrepreneurship.

Length of internship
The minimum length of an internship is 4 months, but preferable 6 -8 months, because
we want your contribution to be meaningful. The start and end dates are flexible and to
be agreed upon. To tailor to your needs, the internship can be either full-time.
Remuneration
The remuneration for the internship depends on the number of hours you work for
Cottonwood (full-time or part-time).
How to apply
For more information or to apply directly, please send an email to Patrick Claessen at
patrick@cottonwood.vc that includes your CV.
Cottonwood Technology Fund is an equal opportunity employer with a gender-diverse
team. Hence, we encourage women and minorities to apply for the internship program.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our
team members. We hire on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We look forward to receiving your application!