Investment Associate

byFounders is hiring an Investment Associate in Copenhagen!

We’re looking for a tech enthusiast to join our investment team. Someone who thrives in uncertainty, loves a challenge, and gets a thrill from spotting the next game-changing founder before the world catches on. If you’re curious, relentless, and ready to navigate the rollercoaster of venture, keep reading.

About the role

We have the most incredible job (I mean, we’re getting to meet exceptional founders who are shaping the future on a daily basis!) and now we’re looking to expand our investment team with an Associate.

In this role, you’ll mainly be responsible for sourcing and evaluating investments, but also supporting our portfolio companies. Furthermore, you will be a key player in our ‘thesis work’ where you will contribute to market research and generation of insights that support investment decisions.

Main responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investments

• Support our portfolio companies

• Identify emerging tech trends to support thematic sourcing

• Build and maintain key relationships within the broader tech ecosystem

• Contribute to team and company-building initiatives

• Support other operational activities associated with the firm

   

We expect a tremendous amount from our investment team, but it’s also a very rewarding job and an amazing opportunity to really learn what the world of venture is all about.

What’s in it for you?

A way for you to kick start your career in Venture Capital and tech, with an opportunity to work side-by-side with the full byFounders team, including our Collective members consisting of 40+ unicorn founders and operators. Since we’re a fund built by founders, we’ve let go of all the hierarchy that otherwise can be found in this industry. We’re a flat organization where every individual on the team gets autonomy to lead deals, take part in investment decisions, and lead projects. And lastly, we will work hard to ensure that you learn, develop, and have tons of fun!

 Hunt for the outliers – Source and evaluate startups that are redefining industries

 Connect with visionaries – Build relationships with founders, operators, and the wider tech ecosystem

 Spot patterns like a pro – Identify emerging trends and market shifts before they hit the mainstream

 Get your hands dirty – Dive into due diligence, portfolio support, and strategic projects that move the needle

 Join the chaos (the good kind) – No two days are the same, and that’s exactly how we like it!

This isn’t your typical desk job—it’s a front-row seat to the wild world of venture. One day, you’ll meet a founder building the next AI breakthrough. The next, you’ll be deep-diving into the latest developments in robotics.

What we’re looking for

The most important thing for us is that we’re aligned on our key values, including genuinely caring for founders and being unpretentious. Moreover, we would like to see that you are:

• Passionate about technology & startups - that goes without saying

• Humble and helpful, since we want you to be personable and easy to work with, not only with the core team but also towards founders, Collective members, and other investors

• Analytical and curious, since the work requires you to dig deep into industries, build a quick understanding of markets, and easily grasp key metrics

• Hungry and driven, since this job requires a high energy level and sometimes very fast turnaround times

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, in English and preferably in Danish

It’s also a plus if you have any of the below:

• Startup and/or VC experience

• Programmer and/or have experience building with AI

• Experience from working in high-performance and analytical teams (i.e., investment banking or management consulting)

Lastly, it’s very important for us at byFounders that our roles are inclusive, accessible, and desirable to people regardless of background. We are always looking to hire and retain the best talent and recognise the strength we gain as a fund by building a team with diversity in experience and background. byFounders is also certified as Diversity VC Level Two Standard (highest level) and a key contributor to several diversity initiatives including The Diversity Commitment.

Practicalities

• Start date: ASAP (preferable April or May 2025)

• Hours: Full-time

• Application deadline: Mar 16, 2025

• Location: Copenhagen

Sounds like your kind of adventure? Apply now!