Venture Analyst - Internship

Do you want to work with the most exciting innovators and investors in aviation, defence and space? Are you interested in exchanging and discussing technologies that will disrupt industries? And identifying the next Helsing before anyone else? Join Starburst Germany as a Venture Analyst Intern... for more than 10 years, we have been bringing together a worldwide startup community dedicated to aerospace. Who are we? Founded in 2012, Starburst Aerospace is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defence (A&D) industry. Combining three complementary activities—accelerators, strategy consulting, & ventures—they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington, D.C., Starburst has built a robust community with 60+ corporate, government partners, supra-national organisations and a portfolio of 140+ startups while identifying all sources of innovation that will impact the aerospace and defence value chain. Starburst’s leading Flagship Accelerator program helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defence with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world. More information about Starburst can be found at www.starburst.aero. What Will You Be Doing? In Direct Collaboration With The Global Team, You Will Have Strong Autonomy And Dive Into Various Subjects. You Will Contribute To The Success Of Projects Like Scouting, sourcing and identifying potential startups worthy of a Starburst investment or collaborationPerforming analysis of companies, industries and markets including industry trends analysis, competitive assessment, target market identification, conduct and support subject matter expert interviews, etc.Interfacing and coordinating with startup candidates, management of applications, and selection processPreparing and managing startup one-pagers and presentations for presenting to corporate partners & internal supervisorsCommunicating with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and stakeholders to gather relevant informationSupporting key events like accelerator kick-offs and Demo Days, matchmaking, and other pitch sessions What sort of work can I be doing in a few years’ time? Join a venture fund, steer investments into emerging aerospace and defence technologyManage a corporate development fund and help shape business strategy for primesStart your own business or join a startup, teaming up with some of the brightest minds Are You From a well-ranked engineering or business schoolA futurist and familiar with the ecosystem of startupsA team player but capable of working independentlyFluent in English & German Do You Have Enthusiasm, curiosity, resourcefulness, and motivation to work with a small and innovative teamStrong interest in the aerospace and defence industry and innovationExperience in project management is a plus