Internship
Founders' Associate Intern
Posted on 3/7/2025
Rocket Internet
201-500 employees
Startup incubator and investment firm
No salary listed
Remote in USA
- Technical as well as business backgrounds are welcome
- Experience working in fast-paced working environments incl. but not limited to High-Growth Start-ups, Tier 1 Strategy Consulting, PE/VC, Technical University Projects, own Founding Projects with demonstrable traction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong strategic planning and operational management skills, with a proven track record of delivering results
- You are proactive and get things done
- Interest in the media and entertainment space
- Essentially be an extension of the CEO
- Have an outsized impact on shaping the company trajectory from day one
- Develop, test and operate new business models
Rocket Internet is a global startup incubator and investment firm that builds companies in the e-commerce and technology sectors. It creates startups from scratch by providing technologies, market insights, and business solutions, exemplified by its role in launching Dafiti, a leading fashion e-commerce company in Latin America. Through its investment division, Global Founders Capital, Rocket Internet partners with entrepreneurs to fund and support their ventures, helping them grow effectively. The company's goal is to ensure that its portfolio of over 200 active companies can thrive in competitive markets.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rocket Internet's portfolio spans over 200 companies across six continents, ensuring global reach.
- The firm benefits from equity stakes in successful startups, driving significant financial returns.
- Rocket Internet's support helped Dafiti and Westwing become leaders in their respective markets.
What critics are saying
- Increased e-commerce competition may dilute Rocket Internet's market share and portfolio success.
- Direct-to-consumer brands challenge Rocket Internet's e-commerce investments with agile models.
- Data privacy regulations could impose compliance costs on Rocket Internet's tech-focused companies.
What makes Rocket Internet unique
- Rocket Internet excels in incubating and scaling global e-commerce and tech companies.
- The firm provides extensive operational support, enhancing startup growth and market leadership.
- Rocket Internet's Global Founders Capital division strategically invests in diverse, high-potential ventures.
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