Venture & Corporate Development Intern (CEO Office)

ABOUT USEdtronaut 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 ROLEThis 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: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 WORKA. Capital Strategy & FundraisingSupport 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 SupportMap 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 & CommunicationDraft 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 WorkstreamsSupport 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 SupportMaintain 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 relationsand doesn’t faint at the sight of a financial model.You’re an ideal fit if you:Think like an investor & founderStrong 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 thinkingComfortable with numbers, Excel/Sheets; able to break a fuzzy problem into steps.Communicate clearlyExcellent written and verbal communication in English (and Vietnamese is a plus) – especially in concise summaries and emails to senior stakeholders.Are detail-oriented & organizedYou enjoy clean spreadsheets, clear naming conventions, and tracking follow-ups.Have a bias for actionYou don’t wait for perfect instructions; you propose options, ask smart questions, and move.Have a growth mindsetComfortable with ambiguity, hungry to learn, happy to iterate fast.BASIC REQUIREMENTSCurrently 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 GAINOur 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.