Nittany Angels Gottscho Internship Venture Capital Analyst & Scout

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Part-Time Student Position

About Nittany Angels

Nittany Angels is Penn States official angel investment network connecting accredited investors with early-stage startups founded by Penn State alumni faculty and students or based on University-licensed technology. The network focuses primarily on Seed and Series A companies across a variety of industries.

Position Overview
Nittany Angels is seeking a motivated Penn State student interested in venture capital angel investing entrepreneurship and startups to join our team as a part-time Venture & Investment Intern .

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience working within an active angel investment network. The intern will support startup research deal sourcing due diligence investor engagement and network operations while working directly with Nittany Angels leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and interests responsibilities may include:

• Research and screen early-stage companies seeking investment.
• Review startup pitch decks business models market opportunities and basic financial information.
• Research industries competitors market size financing activity and other due diligence topics.
• Assist with preparation for investor and founder meetings including research questions and meeting notes.
• Identify promising Penn State-affiliated startups and founders.
• Research and help develop prospective investor and community partner lists.
• Maintain accurate startup investor and deal information in Nittany Angels systems.
• Assist with founder and investor outreach.
• Support pitch events communications and other Nittany Angels activities.
• Help develop templates research resources and processes to support the continued growth of the network.
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Penn State undergraduate or graduate student.
• Interest in venture capital angel investing entrepreneurship startups finance or technology commercialization.
• Strong research analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
  

Preferred:

• Business finance economics engineering data science life sciences law or related academic background.
• Previous exposure to startups entrepreneurship investment analysis research or student venture/investment organizations.
• Familiarity with financial analysis startup research tools AI/automation tools or CRM/deal management platforms is a plus.
  

What Youll Gain

This position provides hands-on exposure to the early-stage investment process including startup sourcing screening due diligence and investor relations. The intern will have opportunities to interact with Penn State founders entrepreneurs investors and industry experts while building practical experience that can support future careers in venture capital private equity finance entrepreneurship consulting or startup leadership.

This is a paid part-time student position designed to accommodate a students academic schedule based at University Park PA with a hybrid/remote-first work arrangement. The position requires a commitment of approximately 1012 hours per week during the academic year with a two-year commitment preferred. Starting pay is $12.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $14.00 per hour for graduate students . The target start date is October 20 2026 and interested students should apply by October 10 2026 .

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .

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Required Experience:

Intern