Intern – Startup Scout, Deal Flow Manager

Intern managing startup scouting and deal flow for Founders Bay Accelerator. Engaging with founders and identifying suitable startups in rural areas.

Posted 4/24/2026internshipRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

You find startups that no one else knows yet — in rural areas, away from the usual platforms
You develop a knack for spotting where exciting founding teams are emerging
Active research via LinkedIn, local networks, universities, funding programs and events
Identify suitable startups based on our program criteria
You will be one of the first faces of Founders Bay for many founders
You proactively reach out, conduct initial conversations and guide teams through the application process
First contact and outreach via email, LinkedIn, etc. — including cold outreach
Conduct initial and qualification calls with founding teams
Build and maintain relationships with relevant founder communities and local networks
You organize incoming applications and help keep track — who fits, who doesn’t, and why
Evaluate and pre-qualify incoming applications according to clear criteria
Maintain and document records in the CRM (Notion / Airtable)
Automation — working on it together with us

What you’ll need

You are enrolled at a university as a registered student and/or already have initial experience in high-growth startups or other high-performance environments such as strategy consulting, investment banking or venture capital
You have a strong affinity for impact trends, innovation and technologies
Strong communication skills and enjoyment in approaching new people — even without a warm introduction
You like to work independently and are highly results-oriented
Experience with tools such as Claude, Perplexity, Make / n8n, Notion, Slack
Affinity for impact topics, innovation and rural areas is a plus

Comp & perks

You help build something that actually works — contributing to the next generation of impact startups
Direct access to founders, investors and a startup ecosystem beyond the usual hubs
Short decision-making paths and real responsibility from day one
Long-term development opportunities and a genuine network in the startup world

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Soft Skills

strong communication skillsresults-orientedindependent workrelationship buildinginitial outreachqualifying applications