Kering Venture Capital Analyst Intern

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Seniority Intern
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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Kering is seeking a Venture Capital Analyst Intern in Paris, France. Join the Ventures & Innovation team for a 6-month internship to support investment activities and innovation strategies.

Overview

Kering, a global luxury group, is renowned for its portfolio of prestigious brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and others. As part of its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and cultural heritage, Kering fosters creativity and innovation across its brands. The group, which employs 47,000 people, generated revenues of €17.2 billion in 2024. Kering Ventures, the investment arm of the group, focuses on direct investments in innovative companies to stay at the forefront of new technologies and business models.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with international venture capital firms and internal/external networks to build and qualify investment opportunity dealflow.
  • Identify and engage with top investment opportunities aligned with the investment strategy.
  • Meet entrepreneurs and teams to assess alignment with Kering's investment strategy.
  • Support the team in the due diligence process, including note-taking during meetings, reference checks, investment memo writing, technology and business model evaluation, sector research, competition and entry barrier analysis, and risk identification.
  • Monitor the portfolio and produce/update periodic performance tracking reports.
  • Identify and leverage opportunities to accelerate portfolio success, including potential partnerships or synergies within the group.
  • Gather insights from industry experts, update the knowledge base, and create high-quality content for internal and external purposes.
  • Participate in startup meetings, community engagements, sector conferences, and contribute to organizing unique events.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a business or engineering school or equivalent university program.
  • Previous internship experience, ideally in venture capital, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or technology and innovation.
  • Passion for new technologies and a strong connection or desire to integrate into the innovation and technology ecosystem.

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities with developed conceptual skills, business acumen, and intellectual curiosity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Organized and detail-oriented with strong project management skills. Emotional intelligence and ability to manage relationships with discernment and empathy. Fluency in French and English.

Experience

Previous internship experience in venture capital, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or related fields is preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in a business or engineering school or equivalent university program.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.323 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.740 active listings on Cerulean, 97 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.294 open positions, with 122 posted this week.

Benefits

Kering is committed to diversity and offers an inclusive environment where employees can express their talents individually and collectively, enhancing adaptability in a changing world.

Culture

Kering embraces diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace. The company provides equal opportunities for all qualified candidates, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.