Ventures Internship

Have you just graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree but are unsure of what exactly you would like to do next? We feel you! You probably want to have it all: see the world, improve your language skills, get hands-on insights by gaining relevant work experience and grow your network. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place - thanks to our unique global innovation platform you can have it all!

Become part of our great team and gain valuable international experience! Apply for our Ventures Internship program and boost your career while having fun!

What we offer:

• Be part of Plug and Play - the biggest and fastest-growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Singapore and Beijing.
• Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies.
• Be part of a dynamic, international and open-minded team.
• Get access to and communicate with leading international startups and investors.
• Work closely with our corporate partners on a daily basis and grow your network.
• Enjoy various opportunities for your career development at our 50+ locations worldwide – Plug and Play will keep growing in 2024.
• Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development.
• Potential international stations during the program, for example in other European offices.

Startup Technology & Venture Capital focus:

We’re a diverse team with backgrounds in technology, business and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Ventures Intern to champion the Plug and Play business model.

An ideal candidate has a passion for understanding how startups scale and is driven to take an active role in building out our ecosystem and investment portfolio. The Venture Intern role is a key entry level position on the Ventures Team. The Intern will support the Analysts and Associates in sourcing relevant startups based on the technology needs of our corporate partners, through both a program and private dealflows. He/ She will also support the general relationship management with our partners, the overall program management, and investments.

Essential Job Functions:

Identify tech trends and source startups

• Analyze tech trends and startups driving disruption across industries (fintech, food, sustainability, and more).

Expand our network & research capabilities

• Your main tasks will include conducting research and maintaining a great relationship with our network of startups in Italy and across the EMEA region.
• We are looking for a candidate who can tackle research questions with confidence, adeptly scope the research effort and expertly use most (but not necessarily all) research techniques.

Support with program management and investment research

• Your tasks will also include scheduling and facilitating meetings between startups and our mobility corporate partners. You will create startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests.
• You will support the deal teams on investment opportunities and startup due diligence reports.

Technical & job level skills required:

• Bachelor’s / MSc degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Informatics or similar from a leading university.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and research skills coupled with an innate curiosity.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Italy and English.
• Highly motivated, strong people skills and a positive mindset.
• Good understanding of, and passion for nascent technology (in mobility, production, enterprise, deep tech etc.)
• Ability to dive deep and conduct research into various technologies.