Investment Analyst Intern
Company: Motion Ventures (https://www.motion.vc)
About Motion Ventures
Motion Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund catalysing digital and energy transition across global supply chains. We are backed by a unique network of corporate leaders, industry executives, and government partners, we empower founders to navigate complexities and achieve unparalleled success. Our collaborative approach, engaging stakeholders across and beyond the maritime sector, drives transformative changes that reshape global supply chains.
We take pride in our core values:
- Own Your Outcomes – We lead by example, taking responsibility for our actions and their results.
- Build for Tomorrow – We make decisions with the future in mind, ensuring lasting value creation.
- Ambition in Unity – We recognise that success is shared; we collaborate to achieve exceptional results.
- All In – We commit with unmatched energy and are always prepared to go beyond the ordinary.
Position Overview:
Motion Ventures is looking for exceptional analysts to join our team. As part of the team, you will play an active role in evaluating, diligence, and researching transactions in the transportation technology sectors. You will work in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment with frequent opportunities to interact with the firm’s senior leadership.
The Investment Intern will play a central role in:
- Deal Sourcing
- Deal Screening
- Performing Investment Due Diligence
Responsibilities
- Sourcing and Qualification of deals
- Reaching out to, and maintaining ongoing communication with founders and CEOs
- Identifying and nurturing venture capital investment opportunities
- Assisting existing Motion Ventures (and generating new) relationship development efforts with other VCs and ecosystem partners (e.g. financial institutions, accelerators, service providers and government / industry associations)
- Performing comprehensive and in-depth investment theses research
- Evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment memos
What You Will Need To Demonstrate
- Ability to communicate and sell new ideas and strategy insights clearly and to use strong narratives to convince senior decision makers
- Team player with strong leadership skills - you take ownership of your team and their work and you are willing to help people around you to become even better
- Great work ethic and attention to detail
- A life-long and quick learner
- Great match with our strong and value-driven culture
- A structured mindset and a critical thinker
- A hands on and self-starter working style
Your Background
- Strong accountability and ownership mindset
- Excellent academic record and passion for working with early-stage companies, great instincts, and a unique perspective
- Understanding and demonstrated practice of lean startup and/or design thinking methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You must be a self-starter, analytical and comfortable expressing your point-of-view
- We are looking for candidates that are curious, eager to understand how evolving industries create opportunity for new technologies and to imagine the business models that will thrive in those future markets
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics, or a technical field preferred
Why Join Us
- Impact & Autonomy: Work side-by-side with the General Partner, owning end-to-end deal cycles and influencing fund strategy.
- Professional Growth: Develop leadership skills by mentoring Associates; benefit from a clear path to becoming Head of Investments or a higher role within the fund.
- Dynamic Sector: Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of global trade, supply chains, and energy transition.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a tight-knit, values-driven team that champions ambition, unity, and accountability.
