Venture Capital Investment Intern Fall 2026

HOF Capital; New York; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

HOF Capital is currently seeking a VC Investment Intern to support its mission of investing in and collaborating with technology startups. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a top-tier university and possess strong software development skills and a passion for innovation. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about venture capital decision-making and network within the tech ecosystem.

The successful intern will engage with founders, evaluate new technologies, and gain valuable insights into the dynamics of technology investments. Ideal for individuals with analytical skills and a drive to support groundbreaking companies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a top-tier university.
• Experience building software applications/infrastructure and/or AI/ML models.
• Excellent academic performance (high GPA, honors).
• Independent thinker with outstanding intellectual ability.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Passion for supporting technology startups.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships in the technology and VC ecosystem.
• Evaluate products and technologies from startups.
• Research markets and competitive landscapes.

Skills

Software development

AI/ML model experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrolled at a top-tier university

Job description

HOF Capital is a global multi-stage venture capital (VC) firm that partners with the world's best founders and helps them build generational category-defining technology companies. Since launching its first fund in 2016, the firm has invested in some of the most successful technology startups of the past decade (e.g., SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, Neuralink, xAI, etc.) and achieved top-tier investment performance throughout its history, which has enabled the firm to grow rapidly to $10B+ of assets under management (AUM).

Due to this rapid growth, HOF Capital is looking to bring on a VC Investment Intern with a genuine passion for finding, investing in, & supporting technology startups that have the potential to become generational category-defining companies. This VC Investment Intern will learn how VC investors make high-quality investment decisions through firsthand experience.

Previous interns have gone on to work for some of the world's leading technology companies and investment firms including Google, Meta, OpenAI, Revolut, Jane Street, Citadel Securities, Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, and BlackRock.

HOF Capital welcomes applications throughout the year, and the firm's internships typically range from 3 to 12 months.

HOF Capital does not sponsor visas for international student interns.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a top-tier university.
• Experience building software applications/infrastructure and/or AI/ML models.
• Excellent academic performance (e.g., high GPA, high honors, merit-based awards, etc.) & professional performance (if applicable).
• Independent thinker with outstanding intellectual & analytical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Genuine passion for finding, investing in, & supporting technology startups that have the potential to become generational category-defining companies.

Ideal Candidate

• Build strong relationships throughout the technology, VC, & startup ecosystem.
• Develop deep domain expertise in technologies and markets (e.g., AI, software, deep tech, etc.).
• Meet with founders, evaluate products & technologies, and research markets & competitive landscapes.