Venture Capital Internship – Investment Intern – TDK Ventures

JOB TITLE: Investment Intern (India)

LEVEL: Pre-MBA

DEPARTMENT: Investment Team

WORK LOCATION: Bengaluru, India

COMPANY:

TDK Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of TDK Corporation, and invests in startups to bolster innovation in materials science, energy/power and related areas typically underrepresented in venture capital portfolios. Established in 2019 as a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation, the corporate venture company’s vision is to propel the digital, energy and environmental transformations, especially in segments such as Cleantech, Energy, Materials, Industrial, Mobility, Connectivity, Computing and Medical. TDK Ventures invests globally in early stage hard-tech entrepreneurs to help accelerate their dreams and serves our portfolio companies by bringing the full “TDK Goodness” to them, including technical expertise and access to global markets where TDK operates. We believe in a sustainable world where digital, energy and environmental transformations will improve billions of lives. Our mission is to help accelerate learning and contributions to society, investing in start-ups with similar idealism.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TDK Ventures is looking for exceptional individuals to join our team as a Pre-MBA Intern, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of venture capital, with a strong emphasis on Deeptech sectors. This role is tailored for pre-MBA professionals who have secured admission to Ivy League or equivalent business schools (Harvard, Kellogg, Wharton, Columbia, LBS, ISB) and are eager to gain hands-on investment experience before beginning their MBA program.

The TDK Ventures Intern will work closely with our investment team to deep-dive into world-changing technologies and solutions, gaining exposure to the entire investment lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities to supporting portfolio companies. This is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating opportunity that will enhance your understanding of venture capital investing and the deeptech startup ecosystems. This brief outline of the Intern project includes but is not limited to:

• Research and build investment thesis on a variety of sectors. Explore deeptech innovations, venture trends, and market dynamics.
• Source or identify new projects and evaluate emerging deeptech startups and trends through market research and networking.
• Conduct due diligence through detailed analysis of business models, market potential, competitive landscapes, and financial metrics.
• Analyze investment opportunities, prepare and present investment memos to the investment committee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for this position should have the following:

• Actively pursuing an advanced degree in the sciences; electrical, mechanical, chemical or computer engineering, physics, aerospace, or similar field from a top-tier institution (IITs, BITs, IIITs, NITs preferred)
• 3-5 years in roles such as management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or deeptech startups
• Familiarity with deep-tech sectors like AI/ML, advanced materials, robotics, biotech, or clean technology is desirable
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis, modelling, and problem-solving.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesize complex information effectively.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, resourceful and a passion for innovation
• Self-starter personality with superior work ethic and uncompromising integrity

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

· Hands-on experience in venture capital and deeptech investing.

· Mentorship and guidance from seasoned VC professionals.

· Networking opportunities within the startup and investor ecosystem.

· A stepping stone to a successful career in venture capital, entrepreneurship, or strategy roles.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience

CONTACT:

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter and resume to by clicking: (Apply Here)