Growth Ventures Internship - Growth & Ecosystem

As a Growth Ventures Intern, you will support strategic growth initiatives across the Umdasch Group. Your work will focus on market intelligence, company scouting for M&A opportunities, and early-stage deal support across selected growth areas within the built environment and construction technology sectors.
This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate venturing, innovation ecosystems, and growth initiatives. You will work closely with experienced professionals while contributing directly to ongoing strategic projects and opportunity assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Support outreach initiatives, meeting preparation, and follow-up activities with external partners
Conduct structured market and sector research on construction technology, built-environment innovation, and selected growth areas
Support startup scouting, target identification, and opportunity mapping
Prepare presentations, research summaries, and management materials for internal stakeholders
Map the external innovation ecosystem, including accelerators, venture funds, brokers, startup platforms, industry networks, and academic institutions
Monitor industry developments, market trends, and relevant startup and technology news
Support the evaluation of potential growth, partnership, investment, and acquisition opportunities
Assist in maintaining market intelligence databases and tracking strategic developments across target sectors
Contribute to the preparation of internal business cases, opportunity assessments, and strategic reviews
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related field
Strong interest in growth strategy, M&A, venture capital, startups, technology trends, and innovation ecosystems
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into concise insights and recommendations
Experience using AI-powered tools for research, documentation, and analysis
Structured, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
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