Connecticut Innovations Venture Team Internship I Future Fund

Job Description

Job Description

Connecticut Innovations (CI)

Connecticut Innovations (CI) is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Internship Program.

As Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active investors on the East Coast, Connecticut Innovations (CI) manages a portfolio of 220+ companies spanning life sciences, technology, and climate tech. Each year, CI meets with hundreds of entrepreneurs to identify the most promising early-stage companies growing in Connecticut. CI invests in 20+ new companies annually and provides follow-on capital to existing portfolio companies. It also invests as a Limited Partner in Connecticut-based venture funds-17 funds in the past six years.

Since 1989, CI has :

• Invested $700+ million in innovative startups
• Generated $7+ billion in outside capital (10X leverage)

In fiscal year 2025, CI invested $45.8 million in 67 companies and venture funds, helping attract an additional $653 million in outside capital. The year also generated $43.2 million in proceeds, fueling future investments in early-stage companies.

Our culture is vibrant, diverse, and collaborative. We share a mission-driven commitment to strengthening Connecticut's innovation ecosystem. CI participates in 20+ ecosystem events annually, and our headquarters at District New Haven serves as a hub for partnership, community, and innovation.

Future Fund

Only 8% of venture-backed startup founders are women. Just 1% are Black, and only 0.4% are Latinx.

The CI Future Fund was created to back early-stage companies led by diverse founders with bold ideas and real-world impact. With a $50 million fund, we're industry agnostic-but deeply committed to diversity at the board and executive level.

We believe the best founders are those who are personally connected to the problems they're solving and the communities they're building for. That kind of authenticity and insight gives them an edge from day one-and we're here to help them win.

Future Fund Venture Team Internship

Join CI's Venture Team to gain hands-on venture capital experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Interns contribute to projects that strengthen the venture infrastructure, support due diligence, and drive portfolio success.

We seek MBA or undergraduate students with a strong interest in the intersection between venture capital and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Preference for applicants who have explored diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through their coursework, research, or practical experience

The Future Fund Venture Team is small in size, but each team member plays a pivotal role in investment due diligence and post-investment portfolio growth. The team values diverse perspectives, bold thinking, and mission alignment.

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The CI Intern Experience

As a CI Intern, you'll dive into Connecticut's startup ecosystem-learning, building, and connecting along the way.

You'll have an opportunity to :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Connecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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