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Associate - Private Equity

Germany, Berlin · Job Posted June 14, 2026
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Project A is a Berlin-based tech investor with > EUR 1.3b in assets under management and two dedicated investment strategies: early-stage VC investments as well as co-investments with leading PE funds in buyout and growth transactions. The firm has invested in over 130 companies, which include European leaders such as sennder, Trade Republic, Spryker, LUQOM and yoummday. Our platform team of >120 functional experts provide our portfolio companies with exclusive operational support to excel in all areas of tech, growth, data and people. Since 2016, Project A has co-invested with leading private equity funds such as EQT, Oakley, and Bregal in mid-market buyout and growth transactions. Our current fund includes 6 active portfolio companies. Now, we are taking the next step in our journey by transitioning from a co-investment-only model to a more expansive direct private equity strategy, which will focus on small-cap companies with high growth ambitions in DACH. To support this evolution, we are launching a new buyout fund with c. €200m in equity commitments and are looking for a (Senior) Associate to become part of the inaugural team led by two experienced Private Equity Partners — entrepreneurial, based in Berlin and part of a vibrant tech investing platform.

Job Responsibility

  • Applied AI: Continuously improving the investment workflows and portfolio value creation through application of customized AI tools and processes
  • Deal Sourcing & Origination: Identifying investment themes and actively sourcing platform and add-on investment opportunities
  • Financial, Company & Market Analysis: Deep market research, competitive benchmarking, financial modelling including LBO modelling, preparing investment memos and sharpening the deal thesis
  • Due Diligence & Deal Execution: Supporting and coordinating due diligence workstreams (commercial, financial, legal, tax, operational, tech, ESG) and acquisition financing, as well as supporting SPA negotiations
  • Portfolio Support & Value Creation: Supporting the portfolio companies post-acquisition as non-executive board member, helping define growth and operational strategies, identifying and executing add-ons, and preparing for exits

Requirements

  • Outstanding academic background: Bachelor, Master or MBA from leading university with excellent study results
  • Relevant Experience: 2+ years working experience in small- or mid-cap private equity, corporate M&A, investment banking or strategy consulting
  • Corporate Finance Expertise: Proven through work in financial modelling (LBO etc.), commercial and/or financial due diligence, M&A or transaction advisory
  • Analytical & Entrepreneurial Mindset: Excellent analytical skills, curious, proactive, self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Communication & Stakeholder Skills: Capable of interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders from blue and white collar industries including entrepreneurs, management teams, external advisors, legal/finance counterparties
  • Languages: Fluent in German and English

What we offer

  • Impact & Visibility: You will play a key role in shaping and building Project A’s direct private equity strategy and have high visibility in the organisation
  • Autonomy: Significant freedom to source deals, lead analysis, and influence decisions
  • Growth & Development: Broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, opportunities to grow into senior roles over time
  • Collaborative Environment: Work with an experienced investment team and with our platform experts (operational, data, tech etc.) in a dynamic, fast-growing tech investment platform with an uncompromising team culture
  • Compensation: Competitive salary plus carry participation in the fund
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