Strategic Growth & M&A Intern

Doka Middle East & Africa; Dubai; On-site; AED 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Umdasch Group Ventures is seeking a Growth Ventures Intern to support strategic growth initiatives across the group. You will focus on market intelligence, startup scouting for potential M&A opportunities, and early-stage deal support in construction tech and built-environment sectors.

You’ll gain exposure to corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate venturing, and growth initiatives while collaborating with experienced professionals on strategic projects and opportunity

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in growth strategy, M&A, venture capital, startups, technology trends, and innovation ecosystems.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using AI-powered tools for research, documentation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach, meeting prep and follow-ups with external partners.
• Conduct market and sector research on construction tech and built-environment innovation.
• Support startup scouting, target identification and opportunity mapping.
• Prepare presentations, research summaries and management materials for internal stakeholders.
• Map the external innovation ecosystem including accelerators, venture funds, brokers and networks.
• Monitor industry developments and market trends relevant to startups and tech.
• Assist in evaluating growth, partnerships, investments, and acquisitions opportunities.
• Maintain market intelligence databases and track strategic developments.
• Contribute to internal business cases and strategic reviews.

Skills

Market intelligence

M&A

Startup scouting

Strategic analysis

English communication

AI research tools

Independent work

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Umdasch Group Ventures is seeking a Growth Ventures Intern to support strategic growth initiatives across the group. You will focus on market intelligence, startup scouting for potential M&A opportunities, and early-stage deal support in construction tech and built-environment sectors.

You’ll gain exposure to corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate venturing, and growth initiatives while collaborating with experienced professionals on strategic projects and opportunity