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About the Role

We are seeking an Investment Associate to join our Berlin-based investment team. This role is central to identifying exceptional founders early and supporting them in building category-defining companies, involving the entire investment lifecycle from sourcing to portfolio support. It is ideal for individuals who are intellectually curious, enjoy meeting founders, and aspire to become world-class early-stage investors.

Responsibilities

Proactively source new investment opportunities through data-driven methods and network.
Build and maintain strong relationships within the European founder and investor ecosystem, focusing on the DACH region.
Identify emerging sectors and trends, becoming a subject matter expert.
Develop informed perspectives on future breakout companies.
Support the team through the full due diligence process, including data analysis, market research, reference calls, and writing investment memos.
Partner with portfolio companies on their growth, including attending board meetings, advising on challenges, and supporting subsequent funding rounds.
Contribute to Cherry's broader platform and culture by testing initiatives, sharing learnings, and actively participating in growing the fund.

Requirements

Around 1-2 years in venture capital, or approximately 2-4 years in a relevant role at a tech-driven startup or scale-up (product, sales/growth, engineering, or founder/co-founder).
Candidates from top management consulting or backgrounds with some VC exposure are also welcome.
Well-connected or actively building connections within the European tech and startup ecosystem, ideally in the DACH region.
Comfortable digging into data, financial models, and market dynamics.
Genuine passion for technology, startups, and understanding how great companies are built.
Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and in conversation.
Hands-on, proactive, and energized by the pace and ambiguity of early-stage investing.

Skills

Deal Sourcing
Network Building
Research
Thesis Development
Due Diligence
Investment Analysis
Portfolio Support
Firm Building
Data Analysis
Market Research
Communication
Analytical Rigour

Location

Berlin, Germany

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

1-2 years in venture capital
2-4 years in a relevant role at a tech-driven startup or scale-up

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary plus carry

Benefits

30 days holiday (on top of public holidays)
A collaborative, founder-first culture built by people who have been in the operator's seat
The opportunity to develop your own investor style and grow within one of Europe's most respected seed funds
A front-row seat to some of the most exciting companies being built across Europe

About the Company

Cherry Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm backing Europe’s most ambitious founders from day one.
Founded and led by experienced operators who have built and scaled companies such as Spotify, Zalando, and Uber, Cherry partners with founders from pre-seed and seed through the critical early stages of company building.
Beyond capital, Cherry works closely with founders on go-to-market strategy, company building, and hiring exceptional teams.
Cherry has invested in more than 130 companies across Europe, including Flix, Auto1, Flaschenpost, Amboss, Manual, Numa, Moss, The Exploration Company, Qualifyze, Swap, Dash0, Proxima Fusion and Tacto.
The firm operates from offices in Berlin, London, and Stockholm.

Equal Opportunity

Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.