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NAVER Ventures - VC Intern (Summer)

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Summary

Location

Redwood City

Type

internship

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

About the job

About NAVER U.Hub
NAVER U.Hub is the U.S. subsidiary of NAVER, a global internet technology company based in Los Angeles with offices in Seattle and Redwood City. Our teams across Naver Search US, BAND, ThingsBook, and NAVER Ventures collaborate to advance AI, social media, and investment initiatives that build smarter and more connected experiences for global users.

Overview
NAVER Ventures is NAVER's venture capital arm that has invested in over 100 innovative tech startups from the seed stage. It is now expanding more heavily into the U.S. early-stage companies across AI, Consumer, and Enterprise Software. We strive to be a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, focusing on the value of the problems that startups aim to solve, the prospect of their technology, and the growth potential of their teams rather than immediate numbers. Our goal is to partner with bold founders with big ideas from day one to help them build iconic companies and make history.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist primarily on due diligence of new investment prospects, including financial modeling, customer diligence and other research
  • Use financial models and market research to assess the viability and growth potential of companies
  • Support the investment decisions of the firm through financial modeling, market size analysis, and business development
  • Understand broader industry trend, major players and disruptive technologies
  • Collaborate with the Korea Ventures team to create new market insights/deep dives and feedback into Ventures' thesis-driven approach to investing
  • As an intern within the Ventures US team, you will assist the deal leaders in sourcing, evaluating and managing early-stage venture investment opportunities.
     

Skills & Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing a degree) in business, economics, finance, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus, but not required).
  • Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative skills with experience in financial modeling, valuation, and market research.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the venture capital landscape and emerging technologies or industries is highly desirable.
  • Self-Starter: Highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Team Player: Ability to collaborate and contribute to a small, tight-knit team.
  • Bilingual Language Skills: Fluent in both written and spoken Korean and English.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong technical background in computer science, engineering or a related field
  • Deep understanding of the AI landscape and its various sub-sectors
  • Internship experience in venture capital or a related field

Other

  • Job type: Full-time (Summer Internship)
  • Contract period: 10-12 weeks
  • Location: Hybrid work with 1~2 days/week working at the office in Redwood City, CA
  • Pay: $30/hr
  • Please note: This position is based in SF Bay Area, California. It requires working in the office 1~2 days a week. Also, to be eligible, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (CPT/OPT required for F-1 international students). Sponsorship for employment visa status is unavailable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NAVER U.Hub is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Naver U.Hub and its affiliated companies are committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What you'll do

  • Assist with due diligence of new investment prospects, including financial modeling and market research. Collaborate with the Korea Ventures team to create market insights and support investment decisions.

About Naver U.Hub INC

NAVER U.Hub is the U.S. subsidiary of NAVER, a global internet technology company based in Los Angeles with offices in Seattle and Redwood City. Our teams across Naver Search US, BAND, ThingsBook, and Naver Ventures collaborate to advance AI, social media, and investment initiatives that build smarter and more connected experiences for global users. Founded to drive research, innovation, and business growth in the U.S., NAVER U.Hub currently houses five specialized departments: • Naver BAND: Operates a free group communication app that helps teams and communities stay connected, organized, and achieve more together. • NAVER Search US (NSU): Advances AI technologies to enhance NAVER’s search engine and services, delivering highly personalized user experiences across global markets. • ThingsBook: Builds a next-gen social blogging platform for the U.S. that lets users collect, organize, and share curated interests with AI-powered and interactive content tools. • Naver Ventures: Serves as NAVER’s venture capital arm, investing in startups across AI, consumer tech, enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare—partnering with visionary founders to build the next generation of category-defining companies.

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