Venture Capital Analyst Intern @ DRW in Palo Alto, CA

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas, and reward their results. As a Venture Capital Analyst Intern you will collaborate with the investment team to research key themes and investment opportunities. Target opportunities will be focused on the evolving compute ecosystem, value unlocked by AI, and other innovations involving markets and technology. The ideal candidate will have meaningful exposure to startups and a passion for interfacing with founders and quantitatively and qualitatively evaluating investment opportunities in the venture capital landscape. This internship will provide meaningful exposure and responsibility to make an impact on a growing team. The internship will be part-time throughout the calendar year and can be structured to coincide with your academic calendar. How you will make an impact… Underwrite and evaluate investments based on their value creation opportunities, Expected Value scenario analyses, Discounted Cash Flows, and other risk and return fundamentals Network with founders via targeted outreach and at trade shows, meet‑ups, and unstructured gatherings to facilitate deal flow Conduct market research on emerging trends in AI, compute markets, and related themes involving markets and technology Join meetings with portfolio and pipeline company founders and management teams Assist in the preparation of pitch decks for follow‑on investments in current portfolio companies What you bring to the team… Pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in business administration, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, or any relevant discipline graduating between December 2025 and June 2027 Limitless curiosity about emerging technology, business models, and markets Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with founders and investment professionals Passion for high quality work and the ability to relentlessly pursue continuous improvement About your future team… DRW is a diversified trading and investment firm that utilizes proprietary capital and combines the power of free markets with technical innovation to pursue positive change. This team (currently operated as DRW Special Investments) focuses on innovations in technology and markets with a focus on AI, compute, and related FinTech. Representative portfolio companies include Compute Exchange, Silicon Data, Vast.ai, Base Power, and Novaprime. DRW is headquartered in Chicago with offices globally including an office in Palo Alto. The annual base salary range for this position is $XX to $XX depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr DRW