Visiting Analyst - Consumer Investments (gn) @ FoodLabs, Berlin

About FoodLabs and Our Mission

At FoodLabs, we are investing in ventures across the entire food value chain, with consumers being one of our focus areas. To create a better tomorrow, we are looking for the most ambitious entrepreneurs to build the next generation of love brands. We are a team of industry experts, operators, and investors, who together strive to bring meaningful change to the food industry. We provide pre‑seed and seed venture capital and the optimal environment for entrepreneurs to build industry‑defining companies. In the past, we’ve backed some of Europe’s fastest‑growing consumer companies like Holy, Ahead, Reformed, or LAP Coffee.

About the Role

FoodLabs is looking for a Visiting Analyst to join our Consumer Investment team in Berlin. This is a 5–6 month internship starting July or August in which you will work directly alongside the investment team across the full deal cycle, from early‑stage sourcing through due diligence, and provide active support to our portfolio founders on strategic and operational challenges.

As a Venture Capital Visiting Analyst, you will contribute to:

• Tracking F&A consumer trends and emerging startups; producing market intelligence that informs investment decisions.
• Supporting deal sourcing and investment assessment, from initial screening through detailed analysis.
• Working with portfolio companies on performance monitoring and strategic priorities.
• Representing FoodLabs at consumer events and conferences to build relationships within the community.

What you need to succeed

• A passion for the latest consumer trends and business models disrupting our food systems.
• Outstanding university degree (or currently enrolled) in the field of Business, Finance, or Economics.
• Work experience in a fast‑paced environment (top‑tier consulting, investment banking, or high‑growth startups).
• Curious about AI tools and excited to automate the boring stuff.
• Ability to articulate opinions on opportunities and technologies.
• Analytical rigor in analyzing markets and understanding trends & technologies.
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the needs of a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong command of the English language – any additional European language is an advantage.