Summer 2026
Founders' Associate Intern
Rocket Internet
201-500 employees
Global startup incubator and investment firm
No salary listed
New York, NY, USA
Remote
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- 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 focused on e-commerce and technology. It incubates startups from scratch using its proprietary processes, providing technology, market insights, and practical business solutions, and it also funds ventures through Global Founders Capital with a hands-on operations team to accelerate growth. It differentiates itself by offering both incubation and funding under one framework, supported by a large, globally distributed portfolio and active operational help beyond capital. Its goal is to help startups achieve segment leadership and scale globally while delivering returns to its investors.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquired majority stake in Foodpanda, raising over USD 200 million.
- Portfolio spans Food, Fashion, Home sectors across six continents.
- Market cap exceeds $3 billion with 30,000 employees collectively.
What critics are saying
- AI venture builders like Antler obsolete clone model in 12-24 months.
- Lazada sale and Jumia losses slash valuations by 40-60% now.
- EU, India antitrust probes force divestitures in 12-18 months.
What makes Rocket Internet unique
- Rocket Internet clones proven US models in emerging markets like Lazada.
- Global Founders Capital invests across startup stages with operational support.
- Venture builder model centralizes IT, marketing for rapid global scaling.
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Helpling has raised approximately $95 million in funding from investors such as Lakestar, Rocket Internet, and Mangrove Capital Partners.
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