Investment Analyst Intern
NTERNSHIP [INVESTMENT ANALYST – VC / PE AFRICA – PARIS – JANUARY 2027]
Applications open for our next Investment Analyst Intern role! We’re looking for a driven and curious profile to join our Paris team for a 6-month internship starting January 2027.
About Saviu Ventures
Saviu Ventures is a young Africa-focused venture capital fund with about twenty portfolio companies and up to €40m to deploy in new investments over the next few years. We invest in early-stage tech companies (seed to Series A) across Africa with a focus on Francophone Africa. We target companies that tackle meaningful challenges on the continent and aim at becoming pan-African champions. We are sector-agnostic with a preference for B2B Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech and Climate Tech.
We’re looking for an Investment Analyst Intern to join us for a 6-month period from January 2027. You will assist the team notably in identifying relevant start-ups, performing market and sector research as part of the due diligence process, delivering high-quality documentation for the decision-making process, and providing support in various ad hoc portfolio company matters.
About the role
As a full member of the investment team, you will contribute to the analysis of investment opportunities.
Your tasks will include:
- Researching and identifying relevant start-ups
- Interviews with start-up founders
- Market analysis, strategic analysis of investment deals
- Financial analysis, modelling and valuation of investment operations
- Drafting of investment memorandums
- Reporting and monitoring of the investment portfolio
Preferred profile
- Education: Business or engineering school, IEP Major in Finance, Master 2 or PhD in Corporate Finance
- At least 6 months of experience in VC/PE, M&A, Strategy Consulting, Transaction Services, etc.
- Fluency in English is essential
- Financial and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently
- You have, in addition to these prerequisites, a strong interest in Africa, and ideally experience (professional or other) on the continent
How to apply
If interested, please send your CV and a cover letter, including a short text about two early-stage African start-ups you would advise us to invest in and why, directly by email to Cynthia Mandjek: contact@saviu.vc.