Portfolio Analyst Intern
Pubblicato il 16-09-2026 - Zest Group in Italia
Zest is Italy’s leading Venture Capital player focused on pre-seed investments and a key player in the Italian open innovation ecosystem.
Zest Investments , the Group’s investment arm, manages a portfolio of over 240 active companies, acts as advisor and investor in two of Italy’s leading seed Venture Capital funds, manages six investment vehicles and two Corporate Venture Capital vehicles in partnership with major listed companies.
What you’ll do
You’ll work closely with the Zest Investments’ Portfolio Managers, gaining hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of Venture Capital transactions, from investment to exit.
You’ll learn how to assess founding teams, understand which metrics really matter when evaluating a startup, and see first-hand how investors monitor, support and create value across a portfolio of early-stage companies.
The goal of the internship is simple: to give you a practical understanding of the skills, activities and decision-making processes that matter in Venture Capital, starting from pre-seed investing and extending to portfolio management and value creation.
This is not an internship where you sit on the sidelines. From day one, you’ll be expected to execute, analyse and think critically.
Who we’re looking for
Your academic background is not the deciding factor. Certified technical or financial skills are a plus, but what matters most is your genuine interest in startups and Venture Capital.
We’re looking for people who can demonstrate that interest through real-world involvement, for example:
- participating in or organizing startup and tech events;
- being active instudent associations or entrepreneurial communities;
- engaging with founder networks;
- working with startups, innovation programmes or companies in the ecosystem.
As part of the selection process, you’ll be asked to complete an analysis of selected startups assigned by our team.
What you’ll need
- Based in Milan or the surrounding area, with availability to attend events and