Venture & Corporate Development Associate Intern

ABOUT US

• Edtronaut is an AI-powered Workforce Development Platform that enables
  Upskilling & Reskilling, hands-on Job Simulation, and Job Placement
  to create meaningful outcomes for talents and employers.
• Our vision is to create a universe where everyone has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and thrive in the Future of Work.
• Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional learning and employment through AI-powered upskilling and reskilling solutions that make learning practical, personalized, and work-relevant.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is not a c
offee-fetching
internship, and definitely not for the fainted heart. As a
Venture & Corporate Development Intern (CEO Office)
, you will work directly with the Founder/CEO on two critical workstreams:

• Capital Strategy – seed round design, cap table scenarios, investor scouting, process and documentation.
• Strategic Partnerships & Pilot Execution – especially our high-potential collaboration with global partners and other VCs/CVCs in Vietnam, Singapore, and the across APAC.

You'll be in the room where decisions are made: investor research, investment memos, monthly investor updates, data room, and pilot tracking. Expect a steep learning curve, lots of context, and real responsibility.

SCOPE OF WORK

A. Capital Strategy & Fundraising

• Support the CEO in designing and maintaining the cap table, scenario analysis for different investor mixes (VC, CVC, angels).
• Assist in preparation of fundraising materials:
• Credential / teaser decks, full pitch decks, one-pagers, data snapshots.
• Help structure and maintain the data room: financials, product docs, traction, legal docs.
• Conduct desktop research on comparable companies, market sizing, and valuation benchmarks in EdTech, HRTech, and Workforce Development.

B. Investor Research, Selection & Due Diligence Support

• Map and maintain a target list of investors (VC, CVC, angels, family offices) across Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, and beyond.
• Perform background research on potential investors: theses, portfolio, check size, typical ownership, and strategic fit.
• Support dealflow & pipeline tracking in CRM (or spreadsheets / Lark) – including stages, next actions, and key notes.
• Assist in preparing briefing notes before investor meetings and follow-up summaries after each call.

C. Investor Relations & Communication

• Draft and help refine monthly investor / stakeholder updates: metrics, milestones, challenges, and upcoming priorities.
• Assist in creating and updating investor-facing materials (presentations, FAQs, deal memos, one-pagers).
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and basic documentation for investor calls, roadshows, demo sessions, and events.

D. Strategic Projects - Go Global Workstreams

• Support the CEO in structuring and tracking the CrowdWorks pilot and related partnership initiatives:
• Document milestones, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up tasks.
• Conduct market and partnership research for Japan, SEA, Australia and other priority markets – including comparable platforms, potential enterprise clients, and ecosystem partners.
• Help develop internal memos and decision documents (e.g. pilot design, pricing scenarios, expansion hypotheses).

E. Operations & CEO Office Support

• Maintain organized documentation of all fundraising and partnership activities (CRM, spreadsheets, Notion/Lark).
• Support ad-hoc strategic and analytical tasks – from competitor mapping to unit economics modelling (with guidance).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Growth, and New Business Development interns/teams to collect data and insights needed for investor narratives.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're looking for someone who quietly enjoys:

• Capital strategy, Cap table design, Investor relations
• and doesn't faint at the sight of a financial model.

You're an ideal fit if you:

• Think like an investor & founder
• Strong interest in VC / PE / investment banking / startup funding.
• Curious about how rounds are structured, how investors think about risk–return, and how terms shape outcomes.
• Have strong analytical & structured thinking
• Comfortable with numbers, Excel/Sheets; able to break a fuzzy problem into steps.
• Communicate clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (and Vietnamese is a plus) – especially in concise summaries and emails to senior stakeholders.
• Are detail-oriented & organized
• You enjoy clean spreadsheets, clear naming conventions, and tracking follow-ups.
• Have a bias for action
• You don't wait for perfect instructions; you propose options, ask smart questions, and move.
• Have a growth mindset
• Comfortable with ambiguity, hungry to learn, happy to iterate fast.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing (or recently graduated from) a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Solid skills in Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Canva; familiarity with Lark / CRM tools is a plus.
• Strong interest in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or startup finance (e.g. involvement in finance clubs, case competitions, VC fellowships, startup projects).
• Able to commit at least
  4 days per week for a minimum of 4–6 months
  .

WHY EDTRONAUT & WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Our internships are designed as applied learning programs, not task lists. By the end of your internship, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on fundraising experience in a live seed/CVC process (not just coursework or simulations).
• Learn how VCs and CVCs evaluate startups, structure deals, and think about ownership and control.
• Build a portfolio of work:
• Investor maps, research notes, sample investor updates, snippets of investment memos (where sharable).
• Work at the intersection of AI, EdTech, HRTech, and Workforce Development, alongside pilots with global players like CrowdWorks.
• Receive close mentorship from a founding team with proven experience across the globe.
• Enjoy working with a young, ambitious, mostly Gen Z team, with:
• Potential extension or future role depending on mutual fit