Analyst (f/m/d)

About Noctua Science Ventures

Noctua Science Ventures is a joint initiative by Speedinvest and the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien). The goal is to finance the most promising spin-off companies from research institutions and universities all over Austria at a very early stage and support with some key issues like founder team setup or IP transfer. 

The company is deeply integrated in the academic and research ecosystem in Austria, with cooperation partners all across the country. It is also closely connected to Speedinvest, a leading European seed fund with €1.2bn in assets under management.

We are expanding our investment team and are looking for a VISITING Analyst (6 months full-time) to join us in our office in Vienna fromm September 2025 onwards.

About the Position

As an Analyst, you will support the investment team in identifying and supporting the next generation of transformative spin-off companies. You will be actively involved in every stage of the investment lifecycle, from scouting trends and sourcing deals to conducting due diligence and providing ongoing support to our portfolio companies. In this role, you will learn a tremendous amount about Venture Capital and entrepreneurship and start building a network in the Austrian startup ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Identify promising university spin-offs and early-stage deeptech ventures and conducting thorough market research

• Deal Analysis: Support the investment team with competitive analysis, market sizing and other analyses

• Investment Process: Support deal execution, including financial modeling, structuring, and investment memo preparation.

• Portfolio Support: Help our portfolio founders with tasks such as market research or outreach

Your Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic track record, a background in science, engineering, or a related technical field is a plus

• First relevant work experience (incl. internships) in a fast-paced environment

• Scientific researchers are also encouraged to apply, but candidates must demonstrate an ability to operate at a high cadence across multiple fields.

• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to engage with both researchers and commercial stakeholders. German is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills

• Happy to dive deep into technological details of a wide range of fields

What We Offer?

• Opportunity to work in early-stage Venture Capital

• Learn & contribute from day one in a small team

• Working directly and hands-on with ambitious sciencepreneurs

• Start building your network in the entrepreneurial ecosystem

According to Austrian law we are required to state a minimum salary for this position. The salary will be a competitive package based on previous work experience, hence overpayment is possible.

Please send your application to hr@noctua.vc

Noctua Science Ventures GmbH believes in equal opportunities for everyone and encourages diversity and inclusion. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. We process all applications without regard to gender, nationality, race, colour, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status.