Working Student Founders Associate

Marvelous is a first-time DeepTech VC fund investing in scientific breakthroughs powering a trillion-dollar industrial transformation. Our mission is to turn todays systemic challenges waste resource scarcity and fragile supply chains into tomorrows opportunities: circular zero-emission and resilient industries.

We bridge science and commercialization to scale the next generation of industrial champions unlocking scalable impact across food/agriculture/land use construction and resource-intensive sectors.

Our experienced team (150 investments) invests early stage in DeepTech pioneers shaping this future through:

• Advanced Materials Sustainable alternatives replacing pollution-heavy inputs
• Waste Cascading Transforming industrial byproducts into high-value resources
• Robotics Automating physical workflows for resilient supply chains

To support the overall development of Marvelous and work alongside our founding team on core fund-building activities were hiring a Founders Associate to contribute across fundraising research and internal strategy.

Tasks

As a Working Student Founders Associate youll work directly with Marvelous founding team contributing across fundraising investment analysis partnership development and ecosystem engagement. This is a high-exposure high-learning role that offers a unique 360 view into building a venture fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Support: Drive key elements of our fundraising efforts manage investor materials and communications conduct research on LPs and support relationship-building with current and prospective investors.
• Research & Strategy: Conduct independent analysis on sectors startups and emerging trends. Support internal projects business development and firm positioning with strategic insights.
• Innovation Scouting: Help identify and assess early-stage companies working at the edge of science and impact. Contribute to our investment thesis and sector mapping.
• Execution & Operations: Prepare presentations pitch materials and internal reports. Support planning and implementation of key projects across the fund incl. administrative tasks.
• Ecosystem Engagement: Represent Marvelous at events assist in founder and stakeholder communications and help grow our presence in the DeepTech and Venture Capital ecosystems.

Requirements

What you bring

Were looking for someone eager to learn fast build boldly and contribute meaningfully in an early-stage VC environment.

• Education: Bachelors degree (or higher) in STEM business economics or related fields. A focus on entrepreneurship or sustainability is a plus.
• Experience: Previous experience as an intern working student or junior team member ideally in startups VC consulting or tech ecosystems. Exposure to the venture landscape is a big plus
• Skills & Mindset
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Self-starter with a builder mentality
• Excellent verbal and written communication (in English; German is a plus)
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; CRM tools are a bonus
• Curiosity flexibility and a proactive spirit
• Start date: 05.01.2026
• Available for 9-12 months

Benefits

At Marvelous we blend deep scientific insight with entrepreneurial execution to scale the next generation of industrial DeepTech champions. As a first-time fund we offer a rare opportunity to shape a pioneering platform from the ground up where every project and partnership you support drives both venture-scale returns and planetary-scale impact.

What sets Marvelous apart:

• Learn from a Mission-Driven Interdisciplinary Team: Work closely with investors scientists climate operators and entrepreneurs. Youll gain hands-on exposure to DeepTech investing and startup ecosystems backed by a team with a strong track record in fund building and venture scaling.
• Invest with Purpose: Every deal tackles the most pressing global challenges. Your work contributes to scaling technologies that can transform how we produce build and consume.
• Catalyst Model: Science to Scale: Our Catalyst bridges the gap between academia and industry. We support tech transfer industrial pilots and offtake agreements to turn science into scale.
• Autonomy Meets Ambition: From day one youll own strategic projects while being backed by a high-performing and impact-aligned team.
• Diverse by Design Driven by Impact: We value varied experiences and backgrounds. Our culture is curious collaborative and committed to building a better future.

Be part of a bold mission-driven journey to scale sustainable industries through science and capital. Youll grow as fast as you help us grow and play a central role in shaping the future of Venture Capital.

Be a part of something extraordinary and join Marvelous as Working Student Founders Associate! We cant wait to meet you.