VC Intern

You will focus on sourcing and evaluating China-based and cross-border startups building for global markets. This is a hands-on role centered on founder outreach, first calls, and early investment judgment. Responsibilities: Source early-stage startups in China and Greater China with global or cross-border ambitions; Proactively reach out to founders via WeChat, email, LinkedIn, and warm intros; Own first-touch founder conversations and run intro calls independently; Screen companies on market size, global relevance, product quality, traction, and team; Support deal evaluation through research, comparable analysis, and short investment memos; Track pipeline, notes, and follow-ups in a structured and reliable way. Requirements: Based in Shenzhen with deep familiarity with the China startup ecosystem; Fluent Mandarin and strong English. Able to evaluate companies targeting global markets; Comfortable talking to founders and asking direct, thoughtful questions; Strong judgment, high curiosity, and bias for action; Able to form an independent view and clearly explain why a deal is interesting or not. Nice to have: Experience with cross-border business, overseas expansion, or global GTM; Background in startups, venture, PE, IB, consulting, or strategy; Existing network among Chinese founders building for the US, Europe, or SEA.