AIN Ventures is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Venture Capital Investing Intern. This is a Part-Time & Paid VC Internship / Fellowship Role for Top MBAs. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early-stage venture capital, specializing in dual-use and deep-tech technologies. As part of our investment team, you will work directly with General Partners, gaining exposure to cutting-edge industries and honing your skills in investment analysis, deal sourcing, and technical diligence.
It's a Remote position, with opportunity to travel for management meetings. Internship is paid.
Company Overview:
AIN Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in Conviction Capital in Deep- Tech, focusing on foundational technologies with strategic relevance - Space Tech, Life Sciences (TechBio), Sustainability/Resiliency Tech, and AI/ML Dev Tools. Our edge comes from our foundation—military veterans with unparalleled access to government R&D channels (DoD, Intelligence Agencies) and deep technical expertise. Leveraging our proprietary AI platform, brAIN, we execute rigorous due diligence and secure early ownership positions in promising startups. With Fund II ($75M), we are scaling our successful investment model to further impact the deep-tech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Deal Sourcing & Initial Diligence:
- Proactively source opportunities across technical verticals and identify emerging signals.
- Conduct outbound outreach and screening calls with founders, leading these calls within three months of onboarding.
- Leverage proprietary AIN networks to generate unique deal flow.
Investment Analysis & Execution:
- Conduct deep technical diligence, market sizing, and competitive analysis.
- Utilize the brAIN platform to analyze and vet data for high-conviction opportunities.
- Perform financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Guide and mentor Investment Analysts by assigning research tasks and managing timelines.
- Develop and refine internal reporting tools for diligence tracking.
Qualifications:
- Passion for Venture Capital Investing
- Prior experience or Deep Interest in venture capital, due diligence, principal investing, or as a founder/team in a venture-backed tech company
- Proven ability to work autonomously and execute complex tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives
- Aspirations to transition into a full-time venture capital role or launch a venture-backed tech company.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with government innovation groups like AFWERX, SOFWERX, or ARPA-H.
- Familiarity with technical diligence tools and methodologies.
- Strong network in dual-use technology ecosystems.
Benefits and Perks:
- Hands-on experience with government technology roadmaps and commercialization strategies.
- Collaboration with elite networks of service academy graduates and senior defense leaders.
- Opportunity to build a track record in venture capital and gain tangible successes.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
