Kering Venture Capital Analyst Intern

Paris • France

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Kering is a global luxury group that nurtures and develops a portfolio of renowned fashion, leather goods, and jewelry brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and others. As part of its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Kering empowers its brands to push the boundaries of creative expression while shaping a sustainable and responsible luxury industry. With a workforce of 47,000 employees and a revenue of €17.2 billion in 2024, Kering is a leader in the luxury sector, fostering a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship.

1. Develop relationships with international venture capital firms and internal/external networks to build and qualify the investment opportunity pipeline.
2. Identify and engage with top investment opportunities aligned with Kering's investment strategy.
3. Meet with entrepreneurs and teams to assess their fit with Kering's investment strategy.
4. Support the team in the due diligence process, including note-taking during meetings, reference checks, drafting investment memos, evaluating technology and business models, conducting sector research, analyzing competition and barriers to entry, and identifying associated risks.
5. Monitor the portfolio and produce/update periodic performance tracking reports.
6. Identify and leverage opportunities to accelerate the success of the portfolio, including potential partnerships or synergies within the group.
7. Gather insights from industry experts, update the knowledge base, and create high-quality industry content for internal and external purposes.
8. Participate in startup meetings, community events, sector conferences, and contribute to organizing unique events.

1. Completed at least one prior internship, ideally in venture capital, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or technology and innovation sectors.

1. Strong analytical skills with developed conceptual abilities, business acumen, and intellectual curiosity.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal skills, and a willingness to present well-founded investment opportunities.
3. Organizational skills with extraordinary attention to detail and strong project management abilities.
4. High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to manage relationships with discernment and empathy.
5. Ability to work with senior management.
6. Fluency in French and English.

Prior internship experience in venture capital, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or technology and innovation sectors is required.

Opportunity to join a dynamic team and explore a wide variety of missions and roles in a stimulating recruitment context.

Kering is committed to diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company believes that diversity enriches the workplace, offering employees opportunities to express their talents both individually and collectively, enhancing adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.