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Investments and Strategy Intern at Tencent in Palo Alto, CA
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timePalo Alto, CA$52k–$89k/yr
Skills
excelartificial intelligence tools
Job Description
Business Unit
What the Role Entails
Role OverviewSeeking an Investments & Strategy Summer Intern to support research, sourcing, and diligence across emerging technology sectors. The role will focus on evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting market mapping, and assessing company differentiation and market potential, with an emphasis on leveraging AI tools to enhance research and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Technology & Market Research: Analyze emerging technology areas, key trends, and evolving competitive landscapes
- Market Mapping: Build structured views of sectors, including key players, value chains, and whitespace opportunities
- Company Evaluation: Assess product differentiation, technical advantages, business models, and market opportunity (TAM, growth drivers)
- Deal Sourcing: Identify and track high-potential startups; support development of investment pipeline
- Financial & Strategic Analysis: Review company metrics, unit economics, and comparable benchmarks
- AI-Driven Research & Reporting: Use AI tools to accelerate research, synthesize insights, and generate clear internal reports
- Internal Materials & Outreach: Support preparation of investment memos and assist with founder/ecosystem outreach as needed
Who We Look For
Job Requirements
- Strong interest in venture investing, strategy, and emerging technologies
- Ability to think critically about market opportunity and competitive differentiation
- Familiarity or interest in using AI tools for research and productivity
- Solid analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding of finance and business models
- Clear, concise written communication
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
Preferred Background
- Experience in investing, consulting, startups, or research roles
- Exposure to financial modeling, market analysis, or data tools (Excel, etc.)
- Interest in frontier technology sectors
Location State(s)
US-California-Palo AltoThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $24.81 to $42.70 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.