NAVER U.Hub Inc. is an independent entity of NAVER Corporation (#1 search engine in Korea), and actively collaborates with the leadership and teams in Korea. NAVER U.Hub Inc. was founded to become a hub for developing various services, conducting researches and businesses, as well as seeking venture investment opportunities in the United States.
NAVER D2SF is the NAVER’s venture capital arm. D2SF has invested in over 100 innovative tech startups from the seed stage, and it is now expanding more heavily into the US early-stage companies across AI, Consumer, and Enterprise Software. The goal is to partner with bold founders with big ideas from day one to help them build iconic companies and make history.
Key duties and Responsibilities:
Assist primarily on due diligence of new investment prospects, including financial modeling, customer diligence and other research
Use financial models and market research to assess the viability and growth potential of companies
Support the investment decisions of the firm through financial modeling, market size analysis, and business development
Understand broader industry trend, major players and disruptive technologies
Collaborate with the Korea D2SF team to create new market insights/deep dives and feedback into D2SF’s thesis-driven approach to investing
As an intern within D2SF US team, you will assist the deal leaders in sourcing, evaluating and managing early-stage venture investment opportunities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree(or currently pursuing a degree) in business, economics, finance, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus, but not required).
Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative skills with experience in financial modeling, valuation, and market research.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the venture capital landscape and emerging technologies or industries is highly desirable.
Self-Starter: Highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Team Player: Ability to collaborate and contribute to a small, tight-knit team.
Bilingual Language Skills: Fluent in both written and spoken Korean and English.
Preferred Skills:
Strong technical background in computer science, engineering or a related field
Deep understanding of the AI landscape and its various sub-sectors
Internship experience in venture capital or a related field
Other:
Job type: Full-time Internship
Contract Period: 3 months
Location: Hybrid work with 1~2 days/week working at the office in Redwood City, CA
Pay: $30/hr
Please note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis(CPT/OPT required for F-1 international students). Sponsorship for employment visa status is unavailable.