Intern – Startup Scout & Dealflow Manager

Role Overview

• You discover startups that no one else knows yet — in rural areas, off the usual platforms.
• You develop a sense for where exciting founding teams are emerging.
• Active research via LinkedIn, local networks, universities, funding programs and events
• Identification of suitable startups according to our program criteria
• You proactively reach out to founders, conduct initial conversations and guide them through the application process.
• First contact and outreach via email, LinkedIn, etc. — including cold outreach
• Conducting initial calls and qualification calls with founding teams
• Building and maintaining relationships with relevant founder communities and local networks
• You structure incoming applications and help keep track of who fits, who doesn’t, and why.
• Evaluation and pre-qualification of incoming applications according to clear criteria
• Maintenance and documentation in the CRM (Notion / Airtable)
• We want to gradually automate the deal flow process with AI — and you will build that with us.
• Joint development of scouting and screening workflows using tools like Make, n8n or Clay
• Use of LLMs (e.g., Claude) to support research and analysis

Requirements

• You are enrolled as a matriculated student at a university and/or have already gained initial experience in high-growth startups or other high-performance environments such as strategy consultancies, investment banks or venture capital.
• You have a strong affinity for impact trends, innovation and technologies.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment in approaching new people — also without a warm introduction.
• You enjoy working independently and are highly results-oriented.
• Experience with tools such as Claude, Perplexity, Make / n8n, Notion, Slack.
• Affinity for impact topics, innovation and rural areas is a plus.

Benefits

• You build something that actually works — and contribute to the next generation of impact startups
• Direct access to founders, investors and a startup ecosystem beyond the usual hubs
• Short decision-making paths and real responsibility from day one
• Long-term development opportunities and an authentic network in the startup world