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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Strategic Business Development Intern

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Enrollment in a technical and/or business-related course of study is preferred.
  • Initial experience in business strategy, such as through previous internships in a strategy department or top-management consulting, is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to implement.
  • An independent, analytical, and creative working style.
  • Fluent German and English skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support project leaders with strategic projects.
  • Analyze global trends, markets, competitors, products, and potential customers.
  • Apply tools from the consulting environment.
  • Develop recommendations for management and business units in collaboration with the team.
  • Take responsibility and gain exposure to multiple business units, with mentoring from a senior manager.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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