Norrsken Launcher partners with world-class researchers and scientists to scale innovations that can transform the future for people and the planet. We’re a tight-knit team of entrepreneurial company builders, with roots in Norrsken Foundation, one of the largest global impact platforms. We’re offering a unique opportunity for university students based in Stockholm to gain hands-on experience at an impact VC, working part time with us while studying.

As part of our dynamic team, you’ll dive into various VC activities and learn about deep tech and impact investments. This is your chance to learn hands-on analyst work and contribute to a fund that invests in Europe’s most exciting companies while making a real difference.

Your responsibilities:

You will become part of our team from Day 1. Together, we will work to identify the very best research projects in Europe to invest in, and then work closely with the founders to provide them with hands-on support during a formative phase. In addition to this, you will also be focusing on doing market- and company research, supporting the team, and carrying out financial modelling.

You’re a fit if you:

- Are passionate about using entrepreneurship to make a positive impact.

- Have demonstrated exceptional courage and resilience, such as launching a company or initiated or led an organisation or project

- Excel in fast-paced environments and take full ownership of your tasks

- Enjoy working with numbers and analyzing data

- Are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy digging into research and trends

- Communicate effectively in English

- Are a top-tier university student, based in or near Stockholm

More information on the role:

- Stockholm-based, we do not offer relocation for this internship

- Part-time work, to be combined with studies

- Valid EU work permit required

- We review applications on a rolling basis

Norrsken Launcher is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the world!

*** A quick word to you, if you are thinking about applying for this job ***

Hello 👋

We are so excited and honoured that you’re thinking about pursuing a career with Norrsken Launcher!

Before you decide to apply, we wanted to be upfront with you about what working at Launcher entails, and what you should prepare for when it comes to the recruitment process. We see many candidates fail because of lack of preparation, research and drive, and we want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you!

First of all, working at Launcher is not like most other jobs. It comes with massive potential for growth, autonomy, development and wealth creation - but only if you can live up to the expectations and deliver strong results. We work alongside some of the most inspiring people on the planet, who are laser-focused on changing the world for the better. This takes massive effort, time and energy - and we can only support these individuals if we bring the same level of passion. In the VC-industry, pretty much everyone competes with the same product (cash), and everyone is insanely talented. So only apply for this role if you’re willing to come with the energy and drive that is needed to truly succeed.

Secondly, most of the stuff that you can do today, will be done 10x better, 10x faster and 10x cheaper by an AI agent in the imminent future. Read that again, and internalise what that means. The same is true for all of us. Run a GPT deep research with the right prompt and you will get an insanely good report that could be a cornerstone of a DD process. So we all need to show that we can add value outside of that, or enhance our abilities with these tools. That means hustling, building trust, thinking outside the box, reaching out, finding people and ultimately doing stuff that will take the AI years to solve. This has to shine through in your application and in the way you handle the recruitment process. Gone are the days when a manager asks you to do a benchmark of two competing businesses, and that’s it.

Thirdly, only apply for this job if you’re ferociously curious. Every day we’re facing new topics, new companies, and new deal situations. The only way to compete with other VC-funds is to lean into that, and learn, develop and grow. This sounds like a standard statement that everyone wants to sign up for. But growth is hard and uncomfortable. Just like with any sport, you have to be outside your comfort zone, push yourself to the limit, and constantly ask for more. There is no way around this. There is a reason why very few people compete in the Olympics or play in the Champions League. Just because you “play football” doesn’t mean you will make it to the World Cup. It takes extreme determination, constant development and growth to get there.

So what does this mean for the interview process?

1. Make sure you prepare. Think about the industry, how is Launcher uniquely positioned, why do you want to be part of it, and how can you help develop it? Listen to the 3-5 best podcasts you can find about investing, read a book or two, check out the best x.com accounts. Jump in the deep end.

2. Show us your passion and ambition. Just following the interview process is not enough. Follow up before or after an interview, do your own research, explore which portfolio companies you are most passionate about. Think about which deal you think we missed out on, and which deal is still out there.

3. Treat us like you would treat an entrepreneur you want to invest in. Show us your passion and charm - how would you win deals? What value will you bring to Launcher, and how will you help us grow as a team?

If all of the above still sounds exciting, then what are you waiting for? LFG!!

The Launcher Team