Serval Ventures Internship
Serval Ventures is scaling a data-driven approach to venture investing. We are working to leverage data and people optimization strategies to more consistently, effectively, and rapidly move startups to next big milestones, exits, and better returns. Our investment focus is generalist with an eye to data-rich startups and under-valued founders. Serval is based in New York City with a global focus.
As an intern, you will work on a wide range of rapidly evolving projects with our portfolio companies, venture builds, fund, and events. You will have opportunities to have direct experience with startups and advisors/mentors, be involved in meetings at various levels, and learn from working closely with Managing Partner June W Choi who will take time and care to contextualize and coach you throughout the internship.
Terms
- Part-time Internship
- Non-Paid
- Generally about 10 hours/week
- Length of internship is flexible, but we ask for a minimum of 20 full weeks total of engagement (a summer & semester, or 2 semesters)
- Mostly virtual internship (possibility for in person meetings as available).
Your responsibilities may include, though not limited to:
- Research
- Marketing sizing
- Working on financial models
- Participating in strategy sessions
- Working on content, marketing, presentation, and fundraising materials
- Networking and meetings with various stakeholders in the startup ecosystem
- Individual and group meetings
- Potential to embed with a particular startup if interests & skills mutually align.
We particularly want you if your skills encompass:
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
- Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to work well with others in fluid collaborative situations
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and responsiveness to feedback
- Owning a computer and proficiency in basic suite of business tools
- Other previous work experience preferred
- Some experience with tech, data, economics/finance, hard & social sciences, innovation/entrepreneurship a plus.
We have some specific projects we are currently focused on and looking for interns with strong interests, and ideally some experience, within certain areas:
- Helping make our growing portfolio of exciting data-rich (AI, fintech, healthtech, climatetech, etc.) early stage startups more investable
- Venture builds - scaling v2 of 20x investability assessment
- Helping implement our new 20x program which is focused on working directly with startups to help increase their investability, optimize teams, develop robust data strategies, outline exit strategies, finding co-investments, etc.
If you see yourself at Serval Ventures, please email us at team@servalventures.com outlining your interest and attach a resume. We look forward to hearing from you.