Venture Client Internship

Combient Foundry Venture Client Internship 2027Shape the future of industry with startups and globally leading industrials At Combient Foundry, we partner with world-class industrial companies and top-tier startups to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, from cutting waste and energy use to building autonomous vehicles, robotics, and next-generation logistics. Founded in 2018 with KONE and Stora Enso, our alliance has grown to include more global industrials such as Autoliv, Husqvarna Group, Scania, Outokumpu, SKF, and Epiroc. With teams in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhaguen, Munich and Palo Alto, we operate in the heart of the global industrial tech ecosystem. We are now looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded students to join us as Venture Client Interns in 2027. Position is based in Helsinki, Stockholm or Munich, and requires working on-site. Why joinWork directly with startup founders and executives from leading industrial companiesLearn how top startups win in the global marketUnderstand what challenges industry leaders are tackling today and tomorrowSee how corporations and startups collaborate to reduce time-to-market This is a rare opportunity to expand your toolbox, grow your network, and gain an insider's view into venturing, corporate strategy, and innovation. We also have our own proprietary venture clienting and pilot management platform, FoundryLens, so you will also get an insider's view into what it takes to build, manage, and scale high-impact corporate-startup pilots. What you will doDesigning and executing startup market analyses on a global scaleAnalyzing startup deal flow and acting as the first contact point for foundersSynthesizing market signals and trends and presenting clear recommendations to industrial companiesContributing to internal business development initiatives You will work closely with senior colleagues, gaining mentorship and guidance, while also taking ownership and driving your own workstreams. What we look forCurrently pursuing a Master's degree with excellent academic performance. Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, business development, sales development, or the startup ecosystem is a strong advantageExceptionally proactive and entrepreneurial, with a strong sense of ownership and the drive to deliver results which benefit multiple stakeholdersStrong communicators, confident in engaging with executives, startup founders, and diverse stakeholders across culturesProblem-solving thinkers, able to structure complex challenges, synthesize insights, and develop clear recommendations for clientsCurious and ambitious, eager to learn fast, take responsibility, and contribute to shaping the future of industry and the company What we offerA front-row seat in the global venturing ecosystem, working with top startups and global industrial leadersMentorship from colleagues who have built the most advanced venture client program of its kindOffices in Helsinki (Kasarmikatu 21), Stockholm (Vasagatan 12), and Munich (Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 20)A full-time internship either from January to May/June 2027 or August to December 2027Most work takes place during office hours, with some flexibility to accommodate different time zones Recruitment process 1. Online applicationSend us your CV, study transcripts, and cover letter in English by Wed 30th September, 2026. In your cover letter, please share:How do you think collaboration between startups and industrial companies will evolve, and why will it become more significant?Describe a situation where you took initiative, how you got others on board, and how you overcame obstacles. 2. Interviews — Two 30-minute interviews in English. The first focuses on your background, expectations, and aspirations. The second explores your views on open innovation and the venture client model and includes a short case discussion. 3. Case assignment — You will be asked to prepare a short case assignment and a pitch for the final meeting. 4. Final meeting — A 45-minute session where you present your case and pitch to another colleague. Apply by Wed 30th September, 2026