Investment Analyst

About SET Ventures

SET Ventures is Europe's leading energy tech VC. We guide the next generation of energy tech entrepreneurs to challenge traditional models. We propel early growth into solid market pull, international expansion, and valuable exits. With 20 years of experience and 10+ exits, we know what it takes to scale in this industry, and when we invest, we commit as a long-term partner.

SET has invested in more than 40 companies and backed category-defining companies such as sonnen, Instagrid, Sensorfact, General Fusion, and GALVANY.

About our team

We are an international team of 16 with colleagues working in Amsterdam, Hamburg, and London. We value diversity of backgrounds and perspectives and enjoy debating opposing views. In our day-to-day work, honesty and a pragmatic attitude keep us focused on getting things done.

This role is a great opportunity to join a leading venture fund in energy tech and work closely with the entrepreneurs and investors accelerating the transition to a digital energy economy.

About the role

Working at SET Ventures means joining a trusted and high-performance work environment, where no day or week is quite the same. From day one you'll have real responsibility. You’ll find and speak with entrepreneurs and work autonomously on your own projects.

As an Analyst, you will work closely with the investment team and are encouraged to participate in team discussions to form and share your own opinions.

This is a full-time position based in Amsterdam or Hamburg. SET has an in-office policy of min 4 days per week. We’d like you to start as soon as practical, but no later than January 1, 2027.

As an Analyst, you will:

• Build a strong pipeline of early-stage companies through outbound sourcing, events and investor relationships, guided by your own theses about the digital energy economy.
• Assess opportunities by analysing product, market, team and traction, and support due diligence, investment memos and investment committee materials.
• Represent SET at founder events and ecosystem gatherings, building relationships with founders, operators and co-investors.
• Support portfolio companies with research, introductions and ad hoc projects.
• Assume operational responsibilities in reporting, research and marketing.
• We encourage taking initiative on projects you're passionate about.

About you:

We believe the below experiences and attributes form a solid base for this role:

• High ambition and curiosity to quickly build knowledge of the digital energy economy.
• Outstanding analytical skills enabling data-driven, pragmatic problem-solving and independent thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey your analysis in a structured manner.
• Self-motivated to own projects end-to-end, prioritising efficiently.
• Strong relationship-builder across diverse backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives.
• An instinct to leverage AI in your day-to-day work to move faster and deliver higher-quality output

At SET, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and top-performing team. We warmly welcome candidates from different walks of life as we believe that diversity in all its forms leads to better outcomes.

Essential to have:

• 1-2 years experience in venture capital or 2-3 years in a relevant role in a tech start-up or top-tier investment banking or management consulting firm.
• Well-connected and/or eager to build a network in the energy tech ecosystem.
• A demonstrable knowledge and interest in the energy transition and the technologies shaping it.
• Fluency in English. Additional fluency in Dutch, German or other European languages is advantageous.
• Right to work and travel in the EU.
• Willingness to travel.
• This job requires you to work from our offices in Amsterdam or Hamburg as soon as practical, but ultimately no later than January 1st, 2027.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to join a small team of world-class experts in this sector. You will become an integral part of our team and are expected to contribute and take on responsibility from day one.
• Competitive compensation.
• The chance to work in a sector that makes a meaningful, positive impact on climate change and Europe’s energy security.
• Significant development, mentoring and personal growth opportunities. You will quickly become an energy tech expert and there is no limit to how quickly you can grow at SET.
• Startup company mentality and a flexible, collaborative work environment.

Please be aware that we cannot offer visa support as part of this role.

Job application process

Ready to advance the energy transition? Apply now, and we will be in touch shortly!

The process will consist of an initial review of your application, a call to get to know each other, followed by a case study assignment, and an on-site round of interviews with our team.

In the meantime, follow SET Ventures on LinkedIn to keep up-to-date on our activities and learn more about the energy sector.