Internship
Founders' Associate Intern
Posted on 11/27/2024
Rocket Internet
201-500 employees
Startup incubator and investment firm
Remote in USA + 1 more
More locations: New York, NY, 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, as seen with Dafiti, the largest fashion e-commerce company in Latin America. Through its investment division, Global Founders Capital, it partners with entrepreneurs to fund and support their ventures, helping them grow, like Westwing, an online retailer for home and living. With over 200 active companies worldwide, Rocket Internet aims to ensure its portfolio companies thrive in competitive markets.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2007
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -5%2 year growth
↓ -5%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rocket Internet's portfolio includes over 200 active companies across six continents.
- The firm benefits from trends in AI-driven financial solutions and digital insurance.
- Rocket Internet's focus on sustainable development aligns with growing cleantech markets.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from global incubators like Y Combinator and Techstars.
- Potential overvaluation of portfolio companies in the current market environment.
- Regulatory challenges in emerging markets could impact operations and investments.
What makes Rocket Internet unique
- Rocket Internet excels in incubating and scaling global e-commerce and tech companies.
- The firm provides extensive operational support to ensure startup success.
- Rocket Internet's Global Founders Capital division offers strategic investment partnerships.
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