LF

Venture Intern Spring 2026

Launch Factory
Posted onJan 10, 2026
LocationSan Diego, San Diego County, California, United States (Hybrid)
Employment typeInternship

We are a venture capital firm combined with an active venture studio model, focused on identifying, investing in, and building high-potential early-stage startups. Our hybrid approach allows us to not only source and fund promising founders but also co-create and launch new ventures from ideation to market entry. We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student to join our team for the spring semester and gain hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of venture investing and company building.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments to identify promising investment opportunities and new venture ideas

  • Support deal sourcing by scouting startups, reviewing inbound pitches, and building relationships within the startup ecosystem

  • Assist in due diligence processes, including financial modeling, cap table analysis, founder background checks, and product/market fit evaluation

  • Contribute to venture studio activities, such as ideation sessions, business model development, go-to-market strategy planning, and early prototype validation for internally built companies

  • Prepare investment memos, pitch decks, and presentation materials for internal team review and partner meetings

  • Attend pitch meetings, founder calls, and industry events (virtual or in-person) to gain exposure to the startup and VC community

  • Support ad-hoc projects, such as sector deep dives, data analysis, and ecosystem mapping

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program (strongly preferred: MBA or equivalent business-related master's degree; other relevant programs such as MS in Finance, Entrepreneurship, or Technology Management will be considered)

  • Demonstrated strong interest in venture capital, startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation

  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel (financial modeling a plus) and PowerPoint

  • Outstanding research and writing abilities with the capacity to synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with founders, investors, and team members

  • Self-starter with high initiative, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

  • Prior experience in finance, consulting, startups, product management, or entrepreneurship is a plus (but not required)

What You Will Gain

This internship provides unparalleled exposure to the venture capital and venture studio ecosystem, including real-world deal evaluation, company creation, and strategic decision-making. Many past interns have gone on to full-time roles in VC, startups, or related fields post-graduation. You'll work directly with experienced investors and operators, build your network, and develop transferable skills in analysis, strategy, and entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our Airtable form. We do not accept resumes via email, LinkedIn, or other channels.

Launch Factory

View company profile

Launch Factory brings together talented founders, elite advisors, seed capital, vetted technology, and an accelerator program to give entrepreneurs the unfair advantage they’re looking for.

Similar jobs

You might also be interested in...

AA3w

Venture Capital - Graduate Internship Summer 2026

Aramco Americas Company

Palo Alto, California, United States (On-site)

SH1w

Venture Investment Analyst

SK hynix America

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States (On-site)

$75k – $95k Yearly

5G1w

Investment Associate

500 Global

Palo Alto, California, United States (On-site)

MC2d

Corporate Ventures Capital Intern

MANN+HUMMEL Corporate Ventures

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States (On-site)

SC2w

Global Ventures Intern (Graduate Students) - Summer 2026

Sands Capital

Arlington, Virginia, United States (Hybrid)