Internship – Kenya At Seedstars

Seedstars Africa Ventures is looking for an Intern to support its operations in Nairobi. This is a unique opportunity to work in the VC space in a newly created fund while making a difference by supporting innovating entrepreneurs in Africa.The intern will support in all the activities of the fund, giving the intern the opportunity to build an all rounded knowledge base in Venture Capital, an industry that is rapidly expanding on the continent.The Intern can expect the role to divide into:Screening and reviewing investment opportunities;Carrying the due diligence process, engaging with founders along with the fund Partners; collecting, organizing and analysing reported information;Preparing Investment Memos to present to the Investment Committee;Supporting fund communication, including working on presentations and contributing to the fund's online presence and reach;Undertaking ad hoc market research.The candidate should have:A strong interest in the VC and investment space, in startups, as well as in emerging markets, and particularly Africa;Some work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, having lived, studied or worked on the Continent; or strong cultural knowledge of the Continent;Ideally at least 2 months of experience in a financial firm or management consulting;Strong analytical and writing skills, with capacity to multi-task and meet deadlines;Strong academic qualifications;A strong command of English (both written and verbal); French a plus;A self-starter attitude;Experience in using Office, including Excel and Powerpoint.