Venture & Corporate Development Intern (CEO Office)

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 "send calendar invites and sit quietly in the corner" internship. As a
Venture & Corporate Development Intern (CEO Office)
, you will work directly with the Founder/CEO on two critical workstreams:

1. Capital Strategy
   – seed round design, cap table scenarios, investor scouting, process and documentation.
2. 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.