- Company Name
- MaRS Discovery District
- Job Title
- Intern, Investment Accelerator Fund - Summer 2026
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Intern, Investment Accelerator Fund – Summer 2026
**Role Summary**
Seasoned summer intern providing hands‑on support across market research, due diligence, data analytics, and portfolio communication for a mission‑driven venture‑capital initiative. Works collaboratively with investment and operations teams to shape investment decisions and improve workflow efficiencies.
**Expectations**
- Execute concise, data‑driven insights to inform early‑stage investment decisions.
- Operate independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a positive, solution‑oriented attitude.
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Market Intelligence & Deal Sourcing**
- Deep‑dive research on emerging technology sectors to build investment theses.
- Perform ecosystem coverage in key hubs (e.g., Kitchener–Waterloo), identifying founders and startup activity.
- Support due diligence by analyzing competitive landscapes, market sizing, and traction.
- **Data, Operations & Analytics**
- Maintain CRM data hygiene and audit pipeline metrics.
- Build and update dashboards (Tableau, PowerBI, or equivalent) for sourcing, pass‑rate, and portfolio performance.
- Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement low‑code/no‑code or scripting solutions for automation.
- Refine scoring frameworks used to rank investment opportunities.
- **Brand & Founder Success**
- Draft content for newsletters, blogs, and social channels to elevate brand visibility.
- Assist in creating founder‑support resources (e.g., talent guides, resource libraries).
**Required Skills**
- Strong research and analytical aptitude; comfortable with market mapping and competitive analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel and basic database/query tools (SQL, CRM).
- Experience with dashboard/reporting tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Looker).
- Familiarity with low‑code/no‑code platforms or scripting (Python, JavaScript) for process automation.
- Excellent written communication for content creation and stakeholder updates.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems creatively.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Current enrollment or completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related field.
- Coursework in finance, entrepreneurship, or data analytics preferred.
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