IQT is seeking an Investment Intern based in London to support IQT in activities related to sourcing investment opportunities, conducting diligence, and assisting portfolio management across IQT’s EMEA investments. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for: (i) contributing to IQT’s mission; (ii) working with technology-focused startups; and (iii) demonstrating world-class rigor in analysis and a bias towards output.

This role will be based in central London with the requirement of being able to support periodic calls with global colleagues outside of work hours. This internship will begin in May and run through August, in sync with IQT’s US-based internship program.

*Applications will start being reviewed in November*

Deal Sourcing

• Identify startups well aligned with IQT’s investment focus areas through research, conferences, and other ecosystem engagement
• Support meetings and calls with candidate companies to produce written assessments of technological and business merits and challenges
• Perform competitive and market analyses related to investment opportunities
• Identify emergent regional and global technology themes by tracking publications and attending conferences

Deal Support

• Support research related to deal investment theses including contributions to documents that describe technologies, markets, business models, and investment risks
• Interact with pipeline companies and IQT US to facilitate pre-deal requests

Operations and Portfolio Company Strategy & Support

• Manage, maintain, and analyze portfolio and pipeline data within a CRM tool
• Build and maintain custom reports in support of IQT presentations

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must reside in the commutable area of central London currently or by May 2026.
• Enthusiasm for the IQT mission
• Domain knowledge in at least one technology area (space, microelectronics, biotechnology, energy, artificial intelligence, cyber, etc.) of relevance to IQT to assist in evaluation of potential investments.
• Prior professional experience in business analysis, finance, or strategy-focused roles
• Sharp writing abilities, particularly the ability to write and express complex ideas in a comprehensive, yet succinct manner
• Passion for working with early-stage technology companies
• Superior critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work in semi-structured environment
• Willingness to travel for local events.
• Familiarity with national security organizations is a plus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.