About Aretea
Backed by renowned investors such as Cherry Ventures and Tengelmann, Aretea brings together Germany’s leading cybersecurity companies and turns individual excellence into a shared shield. Our principle: security through synergies.
Each company that joins Aretea is already outstanding in its field. Together, they gain new perspectives for their people, a stronger offering for their customers, and a legacy that becomes part of something bigger - fair, transparent, and long-term.
The Role
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial Value Creation Intern to join our team in Berlin.
You’ll work directly with the founders and portfolio companies on everything from operational improvement and strategic initiatives to integration and scaling projects. No layers, no corporate politics – just meaningful work with real exposure.
If you’re curious about scaling businesses, operational excellence, and how to actually build a high-performing company group from the ground up, this is it.
What You’ll Work On
- Support value creation initiatives across portfolio companies – from operations and process optimization to strategic execution.
- Identify improvement opportunities and help implement scalable processes and best practices.
- Prepare clear analyses, dashboards, and materials for founders, investors, and leadership teams.
- Lead strategic projects – from KPI tracking and automation to operational efficiency initiatives.
- Streamline collaboration across M&A, Tech, Sales, and People teams.
- Contribute to post-merger integration and long-term operational scaling.
- Work closely with the founders and operators on key initiatives and daily priorities.
What You’ll Learn
- Founder proximity: Work directly with Aretea’s founders on high-impact projects.
- End-to-end exposure: Touch strategy, operations, and execution in one role.
- High ownership: You’ll run your own workstreams and see results fast.
- Learning velocity: Constant feedback, context, and access to decision-making.
- Flexibility: Hybrid setup in Berlin, lean team, and fair compensation.
What We’re Looking For
- Studies in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar.
- First experience in consulting, operations, VC/PE, startup, or high-growth environments.
- Solid Excel & PowerPoint skills.
- Analytical mindset, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English, German is a strong plus.
Why Aretea
- Direct exposure: Work hand-in-hand with founders and operators on high-impact initiatives.
- Real impact: Your work directly shapes operational and strategic decisions across the group.
- Learning velocity: Get feedback, context, and hands-on experience daily.
- Entrepreneurial vibe: Fast, lean, no bureaucracy.
- Fair pay & flexibility: Hybrid setup in Berlin.