Venture Development Intern - Venture Development
About the job
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at a top university.
- Have a genuine interest in fusion energy and the company's mission.
- Have at least one example of owning a project end to end.
- Have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complexity into clarity.
- Use large language models daily in work.
- Have a proactive, ownership-driven mindset and take initiative without waiting to be asked.
- Have a do-or-build mentality and move quickly to get things done.
- Have English proficiency at C1 level or above.
- Own at least one core project end to end, with visibility to leadership.
- Drive efficiency and process improvements across the company.
- Support organizational topics and cross-functional initiatives.
- Work across departments where the company's needs are greatest, with projects shaped by the intern's background and interests and company priorities.
- Prior experience in a startup, venture capital, consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
- Experience with financial modeling or investor materials.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in deep tech or energy.
- German language skills.
About the company
Marvel Fusion develops laser-driven fusion energy using non-thermal direct-drive inertial confinement with nanostructured fuel targets. It aims to trigger fusion reactions with low-neutronic fuels like hydrogen-boron, reducing long-lived radioactive waste. The company builds a new high-powered laser facility in collaboration with Colorado State University, housing multiple multi-petawatt lasers to conduct experiments and advance fusion research. Its approach differs from many competitors by applying direct-drive laser for fusion with nanostructured fuels and a focus on hydrogen-boron to minimize waste, supported by a strong academic and private funding network. The goal is to enable a safe, clean, and reliable fusion power plant that helps the world move toward sustainable energy.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$166.9M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Siemens Energy and EIC joined March 2025, validating Europe-led financing momentum.
- CSU says ATLAS reaches substantial completion in December 2026, advancing toward experiments.
- Marvel Fusion now claims €385 million total funding, giving it Europe's strongest fusion war chest.
What critics are saying
- ATLAS slipped from 2026 to early 2027, delaying proof before investors.
- Commercial rollout still targets 2036, leaving a decade-plus capital burn ahead.
- NIF and private rivals advance alternative fusion paths, compressing Marvel Fusion's relevance window.
What makes Marvel Fusion unique
- Marvel Fusion pairs proprietary fast-ignitor lasers with nanostructured targets, unlike tokamak rivals.
- Siemens Energy joined in 2025, adding industrial power-plant design credibility.
- ATLAS at CSU creates a rare U.S. testbed for high-repetition fusion validation.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours