Venture Capital Researcher

Vor 7 Tagen

St Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Schweiz OLEGISAR Vollzeit CHF 30'000 - CHF 60'000 pro Jahr

Volunteer Researcher — Venture Capital (Swiss & LatAm focus) / Freiwillige/r Forscher/in — Venture Capital (Schweiz & LatAm-Fokus)About OLEGISAR / Über OLEGISAR

OLEGISAR is a research and advocacy collective that investigates the political economy of finance, public policy and social impact across Latin America and Europe. We produce data-driven reports, policy briefs and public events to strengthen democratic oversight of capital flows and support progressive funding ecosystems.

OLEGISAR ist ein Forschungs- und Advocacy-Kollektiv, das die politische Ökonomie von Finanzströmen, öffentliche Politik und soziale Wirkung in Lateinamerika und Europa untersucht. Wir erstellen datenbasierte Berichte, Policy-Briefs und öffentliche Veranstaltungen zur Stärkung demokratischer Kontrolle über Kapitalflüsse.

Role

Volunteer Researcher — Venture Capital (Swiss & LatAm focus)

What you will do (Responsibilities)

  • Map and profile Swiss venture capital firms, angel networks and institutional investors — identifying investment focus, ticket sizes, typical stages and recent deals.
  • Compile comparable data for key LatAm VC players and cross-reference (sectors, valuations, co-investment patterns).
  • Produce clean, reproducible datasets (Google Sheets/Airtable/CSV) and short analytical memos (1–3 pages) summarizing findings.
  • Create slide decks and visualizations for internal briefings and public reports.
  • Support outreach to selected investors and ecosystem actors when needed (email drafts, contact lists).
  • Monitor news and press for major fundraising rounds, policy changes, or new instruments relevant to Swiss and LatAm VC.
  • Work closely with OLEGISAR's research lead to align deliverables with ongoing projects and timelines.

Qualifications & skills

  • Strong research skills and attention to detail; experience with desk research and primary source verification.
  • Familiarity with venture capital vocabulary and processes (deal stages, term-sheet basics, LP/GP structures).
  • Experience collecting and cleaning data in spreadsheets; basic data visualization skills (charts, simple dashboards).
  • Language skills: fluent English; good written German and Spanish are strong advantages.
  • Proactive, reliable, able to meet agreed deadlines; comfortable working remotely and collaboratively.
  • Prior experience with Crunchbase, Dealroom, PitchBook, ORBIS or similar databases is a plus (not required).
  • Academic or professional background in economics, public policy, finance, sociology, or related fields is welcomed.

Time commitment & duration

  • Volunteer position: flexible, remote.
  • Suggested commitment: 6–10 hours/week.
  • Typical assignment: 3–6 months with possibility to extend based on mutual fit.

What you'll gain

  • Hands-on experience researching international VC ecosystems and comparative finance.
  • Mentorship from researchers with policy and advocacy experience.
  • Visibility: contribution acknowledged in reports and on OLEGISAR channels.
  • Networking opportunities with researchers, funders and civil-society actors.

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