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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.