Venture Development Intern

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scaleup with global reach, founded in Munich, Germany and now expanding internationally with our newest office in Houston, Texas. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Venture Development Intern - New Frontiers (f/m/d)

• Start date: January 2026
• Monthly Salary: €2,250/month for Interns (40h/week)
• Work Model: Full-time, hybrid (based in Munich); preferably in Munich.
• Travel: Some travel potentially required

Your role

As a Venture Development Intern, you will play an important role in supporting Orbem's commercial success. You will work closely with our New Frontiers Venture Development team on a wide range of tasks, from identifying new market opportunities and generating leads to driving our go-to-market strategy and preparing materials for commercial negotiations. This is a hands-on role where you will gain valuable experience across the full Venture Development cycle.

Your day-to-day

You will be focussing on the following areas:

Strategic Market Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify new trends, potential clients, and strategic opportunities.
• Assess new market opportunities by identifying and qualifying new leads through research, outbound prospecting, and industry event preparation.

Sales Process Support:

• Prepare materials for client presentations, product demonstrations, and sales pitches.
• Support in preparing documentation, background analysis, and briefing materials for senior team members ahead of commercial negotiations.
• Help maintain and organize our CRM system to ensure data is accurate and up-to-date.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Support the initial stages of relationship building by assisting with communications and follow-ups with potential customers.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work with our imaging and product teams to help articulate customer needs and gather market feedback.

Industry Presence:

• Represent Orbem at industry events, conferences, and trade shows with the clear objective of generating qualified leads and building your network.

Your experiences and skills
Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.
• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.
• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond 'doable' and 'reasonable'. We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Your Profile:

• You are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• You have gained initial practical experience through previous internships or working student roles in a fast-paced environment (e.g., startup, consulting, Venture Development).
• You have a strong analytical mindset and are curious to dive deep into new markets within food, and beyond.
• You possess a genuine interest in technology, sales, and business strategy.

Effective Communication:

• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have the ability to understand complex topics and communicate them clearly.
• You are fluent in English. Fluency in either Spanish, Italian, or Greek is required.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• You have a specific interest or prior experience in the food or agriculture industry.
• You are fluent in German
• You are proficient in more than one of the required languages (Spanish, Italian, Greek).

What we offer

• International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world's toughest challenges.

• Work-Life Integration: We're dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Hours: Structure your workday to suit your lifestyle.

• 20 Days of Paid Leave: Take time to rest and recharge.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Work from anywhere for up to 60 days each year.
• Corporate Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.
• Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you'll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we're committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As our Venture Development Intern, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here:

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway

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