DCG Fundraising Intern at Downing Capital Group in New York, NY

Summary: Downing Capital Group is a unique investment firm that focuses on building businesses rather than just providing capital. They are seeking a motivated Fundraising Intern to assist with sourcing, research, and outreach for fundraising efforts while supporting the operations of their portfolio companies. Responsibilities: - Research and build targeted lists of prospective investors covering family offices, institutional LPs, angels, and strategic partners, for both the fund and portfolio companies - Conduct in-depth background research on investor mandates, check sizes, portfolio focus areas, and prior investments to qualify and prioritize outreach - Draft and refine outreach materials, including initial emails, follow-up sequences, and meeting preparation briefs - Maintain and update the investor CRM, tracking outreach status, meeting notes, and pipeline progression with precision - Support the preparation of fundraising materials such as pitch decks, one-pagers, data rooms, and fund updates - Coordinate and support the logistics of fundraising activity, keeping pipelines organized and next steps clearly owned - Work directly with portfolio company teams across a range of operational workstreams including hiring coordination, project tracking, and strategic execution - Help prepare materials for portfolio company leadership including briefs, one-pagers, and structured summaries to support key decisions - Assist with tracking and organizing cross-portfolio initiatives, ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time - Support the team across a wide range of fund and portfolio workstreams as priorities shift and projects evolve - Help keep internal processes organized including managing trackers, coordinating workflows, and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks - Contribute to internal materials including team updates, project summaries, and strategic briefings - Jump into ad hoc research, analysis, or execution tasks across any of DCG's portfolio companies or fund-level initiatives - Be a reliable, proactive presence that the team can count on no matter where the work takes you that week Required Qualifications: - Solid years of experience at a startup, private equity, hedge fund, or venture capital firm with a proven track record of success in strategic roles - Outstanding academic credentials with a bachelor's or master's/MBA degree - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights - Proven ability to interact effectively with C-Suite executives and senior management, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills - Executor/entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems - Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives, with a strong understanding of investment processes, portfolio management, and market dynamics - Highly organized and structured with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively - Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools - A proactive and adaptable attitude in a dynamic work environment with a commitment to continuous improvement Required Skills: Fundraising, Investor sourcing, Investor CRM, Pitch deck preparation, Data analysis, Portfolio management, Microsoft Office Benefits: This is a full-time, hybrid internship based in New York City. The team meets in the office on Mondays and Thursdays.