Entrepreneurship & Startup Internships
of global VC funding was invested into Chinese start-ups
is the amount raised by Southeast Asian start-ups in 2018
We offer entrepreneurship & startup internships across a number of successful startup ecosystems – including Ho Chi Minh City .
- As of the end of 2020, over $310 billion had been invested across over 13,000 equity deals to tech start-ups in Asia since 2012.
- Chinese VCs are among the most active in the world. The two biggest firms, Qiming Ventures and GGV Capital, manage a combined total of $10.2bn.
- Southeast Asia’s population of over 650 million is young and tech-savvy. Over 50% of the population is under the age of 30, and 90% of this subset has internet access.
- Vietnam is fast becoming a tech startup hub in the ASEAN region. The country is now home to as many as 3,000 startups, making it the third largest startup ecosystem in Asia.
Entrepreneurship & Startup Internships: Host Companies & Example Projects
We take time to build our host company networks to ensure that we can connect interns with high-quality placements in the global marketing industry. For this reason, we don’t disclose host company names here on our website. Nevertheless, why not check out some of our example placements below?
This enterprising piece of software allows individuals and businesses to make international bank transfers in accordance with the mid-market exchange rate. Simply put, this piece of tech enables senders to transfer money across different currencies without being subjected to exorbitant fees. Originating in South Korea, this innovative startup has recently launched its service in select international territories.
If you’d like to experience first-hand what it’s like in the early days of a fintech business, this is the perfect opportunity for you. It’s a fabulous opportunity to learn about the obstacles and key decisions entrepreneurs must make to grow their business. Interns will play a key role in researching new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships and developing the company’s brand.
Gin has undergone a major rival in popularity in recent years; this host company aims to capitalize on this trend by exporting its craft gin internationally. Distilled within their facility in Shanghai, this startup has made a stir by winning first place at a recent international distillery competition. The company’s primary goal is to redefine what it means to be “made in china” through their high-quality product.
Having achieved success domestically, the intern within this company will be tasked with developing the brand presence in English speaking countries. In rapidly expanding companies, such as this one, interns have the chance to make an immediate impression and climb the corporate ladder. The key responsibilities of the role will be to coordinate international launch campaigns and develop partnerships with overseas retailers and bars.
