Fundraising & Partnerships Intern

Cégep de Sorel-Tracy; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperture Venture Studio is seeking a Fundraising & Co-Founder Outreach Intern to help identify prospective investors, initiate outreach on LinkedIn, and represent the studio in early-stage conversations. This remote internship offers exposure to AI, Industrial IoT, and technology ventures as part of a growing portfolio.

You will research investors, connect with partners, maintain investor records, support campaigns, and gain hands-on experience in venture capital and business development while

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in business, finance, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional networking platforms.
• Research-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential investors.
• Connect with investors and industry professionals via LinkedIn.
• Introduce Aperture Venture Studio to prospective investors.
• Respond to inquiries and route technical questions to senior members.
• Maintain investor relationship records and follow-up activities.
• Support market research and fundraising campaigns.
• Assist with strategic partnership initiatives.
• Gain hands-on experience in venture capital and business development.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

LinkedIn outreach

Research oriented

Remote work capable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing/Communications

Job description

GAO Tek Inc. 244 Fifth Avenue, Suite A31 Manhattan, New York, N.Y., 10001 USA

GAO Tek Inc., a member of GAO Group, is an international leading provider of embedded development tools, telecommunication testers, electronic measurement instruments, video surveillance & alarm and other electronic products that serve the needs of electronic professionals in the world.

GAO Group Celebrating 3 Decades of Innovation
GAO Group is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. GAO Group has marketing, sales, customer support, manufacturing and R & D facilities in various countries, with most of its staff located in Canada, USA and Europe.

Eligibility: Open only to candidates currently residing in Canada or the United States.

About the Role

Join Aperture Venture Studio as a Fundraising & Co-Founder Outreach Intern and help build meaningful relationships with investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders who can support the studio’s growing portfolio of AI, Industrial IoT, and technology ventures. Depending on your interests and strengths, you will help identify prospective investors, initiate outreach on LinkedIn, and represent Aperture Venture Studio in early-stage conversations. As Aperture Venture Studio continues to grow through strategic investment and partnership initiatives worldwide, our Fundraising & Co-Founder team plays a key role in building this long-term relationship network.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional networking platforms.
• Research-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and researching potential investors.
• Connecting with investors and industry professionals through LinkedIn.
• Introducing Aperture Venture Studio to prospective investors.
• Responding to initial inquiries and directing more technical or investment-related questions to senior team members.
• Helping maintain investor relationship records and follow-up activities.
• Supporting market research and fundraising campaigns.
• Assisting with strategic partnership initiatives.
• Gain practical experience in venture capital, startup fundraising, and business development.
• Learn how AI, Industrial IoT, and venture studios operate in real business environments.
• Build valuable LinkedIn networking and professional communication skills.
• Work directly with experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology executives.
• Develop research, marketing, sales, and investor relations skills.
• Receive mentoring and on-the-job learning from experienced team members.
• Collaborate with interns and professionals across North America and internationally.
• Outstanding performers may receive additional responsibilities, leadership opportunities, or references based on their contributions.