Jobs, fresher vacancy - Venture Intern • UK

Company: Rainmaking

UK

We are excited to offer a 6-month Venture Internship, with the potential to extend or transition into a full-time role for exceptional candidates. This internship will give you hands-on experience, working in 3-4 people teams led by seasoned ex-entrepreneurs and venture builders. During your time with us you will develop critical skills whilst having the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of great companies by leveraging emerging technologies and disruptive business models from the startup ecosystem.We are looking for self-starters with a structured approach to problem-solving, a passion for addressing complex challenges, and a strong desire to drive impact. This role is based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring at least four days per month in Central London.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the dynamic world of startups, corporate innovation, and venture building, all while learning from our exceptional team.Join us in this unique opportunity to develop your venture building skills and make a meaningful impact.Please note that this is an internship, not a full time position. Responsibilities: Conduct market research to identify key trends and insights, helping to shape our understanding of how industries are evolving and uncovering new opportunities for ventures and startup collaborations Assist in analysing how industry, business, and consumer challenges are being addressed through innovative technologies and business models Support the team in gathering insights from industry leaders, venture capitalists, and startup founders through interviews to develop hypotheses on future opportunities and industry trends Engage with customer segments using qualitative methods, such as interviews, and contribute to rapid prototyping and testing to better understand their needs and interest in proposed solutions Help identify promising startups within the ecosystem and co-create new product offerings with our corporate clients. Contribute to building data-driven business cases for new initiatives and creating structured, clear, and concise presentations to communicate findings and recommendations effectively RequirementsYou are a great match with our strong and value-driven culture You demonstrate curiosity, proactiveness and a willingness to learn and develop new skills You are an analytical and creative thinker and can conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis You have a strong academic background and interest in entrepreneurship (through employment or personal involvements) You have a minimum of 1 year professional experience (includes placement year) You are structured, organised, detail-oriented and can communicate and present information clearly You will have excellent written and spoken English You are eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom About you: You are passionate about innovation, startups, and solving real-world problems You enjoy working in fast-paced environments and thrive on tackling complex challenges You are adaptable and open to feedback, with a strong desire to learn and grow You value teamwork and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams You bring a proactive, self-starter mindset and aren’t afraid to take the initiative Benefits You will be part of a small, super-dedicated group of very skilled and fun people, with very strong experience in venture building and partnering - you will learn a lot! A unique culture focusing on three strong values: being entrepreneurial, being impactful and being kind. Read our culture book Develop valuable skills that will set you apart Work in a collaborative and supportive environment Exposure to bright and passionate intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs Monthly team socials