We co-founded and led Viafintech (Barzahlen) to 100+ FTE , one of the most successful German fintechs, active in 17 markets across the EU and USA, and sold it in 2021 for a € three-digit million amount to NYSE-listed Paysafe Group.
Now we’re off to our next venture. This time we’re building a global champion for prepaid products: gift cards (Apple, Amazon, Google), airtime and eCash all in one simple API. Think of finperks as a stripe/adyen for all prepaid products and payments.
We started in summer 2025 and in just a few months we have already onboarded 700+ brands, and our first client goes live by the end of the year.
Many people completely underestimate the market size: about €600bn sold per year today, going to €1.8tn by 2028.
Instead of 5 players in the chain (brand → issuing tech provider → global distributor → local distributor → client), we connect brands directly with clients via the finperks platform. Today 95% of prepaid is still sold in the Global North; we believe that for the gig economy to monetize the Global South, prepaid will be key - from Netflix and Google to Apple and Uber.
We’re a team of 8 in Berlin-Charlottenburg. A mix of our best people from the last journey and brilliant new joiners. High ownership. Low ego. Kind humans. We ship fast, help each other, and celebrate wins.
Join early. Help build the global champion for prepaid.
Tasks
As a Founder Associate Intern, you'll work directly alongside the founding team and be involved in every aspect of building finperks:
- Market & Business Model Analysis: Research market trends, analyze competitors, and help identify new business opportunities in the FinTech space
- Strategic Projects: Support key strategic initiatives, from product development to go-to-market strategies and partnership discussions
- Operational Excellence: Help streamline processes and implement tools and automations that scale our operations efficiently
- Customer & Partner Engagement: Participate in customer conversations (N26, Trade Republic, Adidas, Apple, and many more), partner meetings, and help shape our value proposition based on real market feedback
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work across product, tech, and business development to drive initiatives forward with real impact
Requirements
- Drive & Ambition: You're motivated to go the extra mile and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments
- Analytical Mindset: You're proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex business models and market dynamics
- Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable with AI tools and can implement small automations independently
- Communication Skills: Excellent English communication skills. We have a lot of German speakers already in the team. So if you speak French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portugese, Dutch or any other major european language that would be great.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: You're excited about building something from scratch and comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Nice to have: Prior startup/FinTech or Consulting experience
Benefits
- Learn from Proven Entrepreneurs: Work directly with founders who've built and successfully exited one of Germany's most successful FinTech companies
- Ownership from Day One: You'll be a full team member with real responsibility and the opportunity to shape the company's direction
- Deep Startup Ecosystem Access: Immerse yourself in Berlin's vibrant startup scene and build a network that will accelerate your career
- Insights into Venture Building: Get hands-on experience analyzing business models, evaluating market opportunities, and building a company from the ground up
- Venture Capital Insights: Gain unique exposure to the investment side through our founders' Family Office, learning how VCs evaluate startups, make investment decisions, and build portfolios
Ready to build the next Unicorn in FinTech?
Join us at finperks and help us financially empower people across Europe. If you're excited about the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs while making real impact, we want to hear from you!
finperks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.