Global Momentum, New Opportunities & What’s Next in Venture 💗

As we move deeper into 2026, the energy across venture capital feels bold and global — from internship pipelines opening up to women-led tech conferences and new roles at mission-driven funds. Across the U.S. and Europe, the next generation of women in venture isn’t just preparing to enter the industry — they’re actively shaping it.

🗂️ This Week’s Agenda

• 🚀 VC & Tech Opportunities (internships, roles, conferences)
• 🌍 Stockholm Community Recap
• 👩‍💼 Founder Spotlight: Category-Defining Brand Builder
• 💸 Fund Highlight: A Global Day-Zero VC
• 💗 We’re Hiring at Girls Into VC

Here’s what’s on our radar ✨

🚀 Opportunities

1️⃣ 2026 Summer Internship Program — National Venture Capital Association

The National Venture Capital Association is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program.

This is a strong entry point for anyone looking to understand how policy, advocacy, and venture capital intersect at the national level.

🔗 Apply here: Internship Application

2️⃣ 2026 Harvard WECode Conference

The 2026 Harvard WECode Conference — hosted at Harvard University on February 21–22, 2026 (in-person & virtual!) — is the largest student-run conference for women in tech worldwide.

Expect career fairs, workshops, mock interviews, and keynotes alongside 800+ students from 40+ countries.

✨ Register Here

3️⃣ Investment Associate — NYC (Hybrid)

The Firm:
A global problem-solving investment organization backing companies tackling urgent societal challenges while delivering top-tier returns.

The Role:
Core deal team member owning the full investment lifecycle — thesis development, diligence, modeling, IC materials, execution, and portfolio support. Flat structure with direct senior exposure.

Ideal Candidate:
3–4 years in IB / PE / VC / growth equity / consulting
Strong modeling, writing & analytical skills
Thrives in small, high-autonomy teams

📍 NYC (Hybrid, 3 days/week in office) and Role Description
📩 Send resumes directly to: [email protected]

4️⃣ Ostium — New Openings (Part-Time, Remote) 

The Company:
Ostium — a high-growth startup that just raised $20M, founded by a female Harvard dropout, building at the intersection of tech, media, and community.

If you're interested in startup growth, looking to build resume experience, and want to earn a few extra thousand dollars per month, these are strong opportunities to get in early with a venture-backed team.

Open Roles:

UGC Creator (🔗 UGC Brief)
Create high-performing short-form video content to drive brand awareness and growth. Ideal for someone who understands TikTok/Reels trends and is confident on camera.

Video Editor (🔗 Video Editor Brief)
Own short-form video editing across social channels. Turn raw footage into polished, high-converting content that fuels user growth.

Ideal Candidate:
• Strong interest in startup growth & performance marketing
• Experience with short-form content (TikTok / Reels / Shorts)
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Looking for part-time, high-impact experience

🌎 Remote | Part-Time
📩 Apply directly via the briefs linked above.

🌍 Community Feature: Girls Into VC Goes to Stockholm

We’re still energized from our first-ever Girls Into VC event in Stockholm, hosted by Sophie Alme in partnership with SSE Business Lab.

The room was filled with ambitious women curious about investing, startups, and what a career in VC really looks like.

🔹 Panelists included leaders from:

• EQT Ventures
• Flat Capital
• SEB Greentech VC
• node.vc
• Wellstreet
• Spintop Ventures

What stood out most was the honesty — candid conversations about nonlinear paths into venture and the realities of the job day to day.

We ended 2025 with a blast, and we’re just getting started in Europe.

👩‍💼 Founder Feature

Tyler Haney — Founder, Outdoor Voices

Tyler Haney launched Outdoor Voices in 2013 with a simple but disruptive idea: make movement joyful and accessible, not elite.

She built a venture-backed brand that redefined activewear culture around community, inclusion, and lifestyle — not just performance. While the company has gone through leadership and ownership changes, her early vision remains a case study in conviction-led entrepreneurship.

Why it matters for VC:
Category-defining companies often start with cultural insight, not just spreadsheets. Investors who recognize brand, community, and narrative early can help shape entirely new markets.

💸 Fund Highlight

Antler

Stage: Day-zero / Pre-seed
Model: Founder-first, global platform

Antler backs founders at the very earliest stage — sometimes before the idea is fully formed. With offices across major startup hubs, Antler focuses on identifying exceptional individuals and helping them build companies from scratch.

What makes Antler stand out:
• Invests at “day zero” — talent-first approach
• Deep global footprint
• Strong support systems for early founders

Why it matters:
As venture becomes more competitive, early access to talent is everything. Antler’s model reflects a broader shift in VC — betting on people first, markets second.

💗 We’re Hiring at Girls Into VC!

Girls Into VC is growing — and we’re looking for passionate, driven team members to help us scale our impact.

Applications close February 18th at 11:59pm EST

Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/eTh4jb5G

Open Roles

1️⃣ VP of Programs (College students)
Lead and support our five core programs while building systems for scale.

2️⃣ Director of Development (College students & beyond)
Drive fundraising, sponsorships, and venture partnerships.

3️⃣ Director of Media (High school freshmen through college seniors)
Create compelling short- and long-form content across social platforms.

Commitment:
• ~10 hours/week (Feb–June 2026, with opportunity to continue)
• Weekly meetings + real ownership

Venture has never been more global — or more dynamic. As capital moves earlier, competition for top founders intensifies, and new models reshape how firms source and support talent, the women stepping into venture today will influence how billions in capital are deployed tomorrow.

Here’s to building access, insight, and conviction — together.

Until next time,
The GIVC Content Team 💗