Combient Foundry Venture Client Internship 2027
Shape the future of industry with startups and globally leading industrials
At Combient Foundry, we partner with world-class industrial companies and top-tier startups to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, from cutting waste and energy use to building autonomous vehicles, robotics, and next-generation logistics.
Founded in 2018 with KONE and Stora Enso, our alliance has grown to include more global industrials such as Autoliv, Husqvarna Group, Scania, Outokumpu, SKF, and Epiroc. With teams in Helsinki, Stockholm, Munich and Palo Alto, we operate in the heart of the global industrial tech ecosystem.
We are now looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded students to join us as Venture Client Interns in 2027. Position is based in Helsinki, Stockholm or Munich and requires working on-site.
Why join
- Work directly with startup founders and executives from leading industrial companies
- Learn how top startups win in the global market
- Understand what challenges industry leaders are tackling today and tomorrow
- See how corporations and startups collaborate to reduce time-to-market
This is a rare opportunity to expand your toolbox, grow your network, and gain an insider's view into venturing, corporate strategy, and innovation.
What you will do
- Designing and executing startup market analyses on a global scale
- Analyzing startup deal flow and acting as the first contact point for founders
- Synthesizing market signals and trends and presenting clear recommendations to industrial companies
- Contributing to internal business development initiatives
You will work closely with senior colleagues, gaining mentorship and guidance, while also taking ownership and driving your own workstreams.
What we look for
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree with excellent academic performance. Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, business development, sales development, or the startup ecosystem is a strong advantage
- Exceptionally proactive and entrepreneurial, with a strong sense of ownership and the drive to deliver results which benefit multiple stakeholders
- Strong communicators, confident in engaging with executives, startup founders, and diverse stakeholders across cultures
- Problem-solving thinkers, able to structure complex challenges, synthesize insights, and develop clear recommendations for clients
- Curious and ambitious, eager to learn fast, take responsibility, and contribute to shaping the future of industry and the company
What we offer
- A front-row seat in the global venturing ecosystem, working with top startups and global industrial leaders
- Mentorship from colleagues who have built the most advanced venture client program of its kind
- Offices in Helsinki (Kasarmikatu 21), Stockholm (Vasagatan 12), and Munich (Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 20)
- A full-time internship either from January to May/June 2027 or August to December 2027
- Most work takes place during office hours, with some flexibility to accommodate different time zones
Recruitment process
1. Online application
Send us your CV, study transcripts, and cover letter in English by Wed 30th September, 2026. You can do it in Workable: https://apply.workable.com/j/6009DBBEEB (all LinkedIn applications go to Workable too)
In your cover letter, please share:
- How do you think collaboration between startups and industrial companies will evolve, and why will it become more significant?
- Describe a situation where you took initiative, how you got others on board, and how you overcame obstacles.
2. Interviews — Two 30-minute interviews in English. The first focuses on your background, expectations, and aspirations. The second explores your views on open innovation and the venture client model and includes a short case discussion.
3. Case assignment — You will be asked to prepare a short case assignment and a pitch for the final meeting.
4. Final meeting — A 45-minute session where you present your case and pitch to another colleague.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree
- Excellent academic performance
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with executives, startup founders, and diverse stakeholders
- Ability to structure complex challenges, synthesize insights, and develop clear recommendations
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and results orientation
- Curiosity, ambition, and ability to learn quickly and take responsibility
- Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, business development, sales development, or the startup ecosystem
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Helsinki, Stockholm, or Munich
- English-language proficiency for applications, interviews, and work
What We Do
At Combient Foundry, our mission is to enable industrial companies to successfully leverage novel technologies through strategic partnerships with world-class startups. Our approach accelerates the development and launch of new solutions, providing a competitive advantage and reducing time-to-market with lower risk. Additionally, we support companies in enhancing their role as tech-driven industry leaders, promoting the sharing of insights and startup deal flow within our network. For large companies, we enable: • Access to novel tech and talent to expedite business development • Accelerated time-to-market with minimized risk • Shared insights on globally vetted startup solutions among industry leaders For startups, we provide: • Precise opportunities for faster market entry, customer acquisition, and scaling at no cost • Access to multiple industry leaders through a single platform • Increased visibility and credibility within the industry leading to higher company valuation
