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Rocket Internet

Global startup incubator and investment firm

Financial Analyst Intern - Valuation & Business Modeling

Winter 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Berlin, Germany
In Person
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates should be enrolled in university and studying a business-related subject, preferably with a focus on Finance.
  • Candidates should have strong analytical and structured-thinking skills and a hands-on approach.
  • Candidates should have a dynamic work style and high goal orientation.
  • Candidates should be motivated and willing to learn quickly.
  • Candidates should be able to use relevant controlling instruments and common Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
  • Candidates must be fluent in English.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze business plans, growth possibilities, and financials of new ventures.
  • Support the valuation of portfolio companies.
  • Participate actively in financial modeling, including Discounted Cash Flow, Option Pricing, and Waterfall Models.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and market research across private and public markets.
  • Support holding activities such as accounting and reporting.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in consulting, corporate finance, transaction services, or a high-growth start-up is desirable.
  • German language skills are a plus.

About the company

Rocket Internet is a global startup incubator and investment firm focused on e-commerce and technology. It helps startups in two ways: incubation, using its processes, technologies, and market insights to build companies from scratch, and investment through Global Founders Capital with an operations team to accelerate growth. It differentiates itself by offering both incubation and funding under one umbrella plus strong hands-on support and a large, worldwide portfolio. Its goal is to help startups reach market leadership and scale globally while delivering returns to its investors.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Rocket Internet announced a June 29, 2026 dividend, signaling realized cash generation.
  • Urban Sports Club sold for $600 million on September 8, 2025, validating exits.
  • PitchBook lists 288 investments and 147 exits, proving repeatable portfolio recycling.

What critics are saying

  • Rocket Internet made zero 2026 investments by August 28, 2026, stalling fresh deployment.
  • Rocket Internet's public-market thesis depends on exits, not operating revenue, squeezing valuation.
  • If portfolio monetization slows, the company becomes a shrinking cash-return vehicle.

What makes Rocket Internet unique

  • Rocket Internet operates Global Founders Capital, backing founders from day one globally.
  • Its portfolio spans 200-plus companies across six continents, creating broad sourcing reach.
  • On April 16, 2026, Rocket Internet partnered with Hatz.AI, showing AI prioritization.

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  • Remote Work Options

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