Summer Internship at Blue Haven Initiative

About the Role

The Summer Internship is a unique opportunity to support the Ventures Investment Portfolio focused on scaling for-profit solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems (and opportunities). As a member of the Ventures team reporting to the Managing Director, the Intern will play a substantial role in supporting the full spectrum of deal activities, from pipeline-building, to due diligence and ongoing portfolio management. The intern will also take on 1-2 short-term strategic projects to support the Ventures team in deepening its market understanding or sharpening its investment thesis. The position is full-time and based in either Washington, DC or Nairobi, Kenya with periodic travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review inbound investment proposals and prioritize high quality opportunities
• Meet with management teams to assess potential investments
• Provide daily support throughout the investment process
• Analyze market opportunities and investment themes to source proprietary deal flow
• Support writing of investment memos and present findings to investment committee
• Build operating models to value early stage venture opportunities
• Engage in post-investment support projects with portfolio companies
• Support quarterly reporting activities

Does This Sound Like You?

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Drive to take ownership of processes and take tasks to completion
• Team-oriented mindset
• Interest in the intersection of private markets and social impact
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to manage to deadlines and deliver timely work product
• Close attention to detail and accuracy in all materials
• Proficient in reading and interpreting financial statements and projections