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DRW

Venture Capital Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K/yr

In addition to a summer of meaningful work, you'll have plenty of time to explore the city with ... DRW Venture Capital is a private investor in financial and enterprise technology. Our team focuses ...

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How much do summer venture capital jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer venture capital in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a summer venture capital internship?

As a Summer Venture Capital intern, you'll typically support deal sourcing, conduct market research, help evaluate potential investments, and assist in preparing investment memos or presentations. You may also attend pitch meetings with startups, analyze trends in various industries, and collaborate with both investment professionals and portfolio company founders. This hands-on exposure helps you gain a practical understanding of how investment decisions are made and how venture capital firms operate on a daily basis.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a summer venture capital analyst?

To thrive as a Summer Venture Capital Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, financial modeling proficiency, and a background in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Excel, financial databases (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase), and presentation software is typically required. Exceptional communication, networking ability, and curiosity about startups and emerging industries are valuable soft skills. These capabilities are crucial for evaluating investment opportunities, supporting deal flow, and contributing effectively within fast-paced investment teams.

What is a summer venture capital role?

Summer Venture Capital roles are typically internship positions at venture capital firms, usually offered to students or recent graduates during the summer months. These roles provide hands-on experience in evaluating startups, conducting market research, supporting investment decisions, and working closely with venture capital professionals. Interns gain exposure to the deal flow process, meet entrepreneurs, and learn about the startup ecosystem. It's an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in venture capital or entrepreneurship to build their network and develop relevant skills.

What is the difference between Summer Venture Capital vs Summer Private Equity Analyst?

AspectSummer Venture CapitalSummer Private Equity Analyst
CredentialsUndergraduate degree, strong interest in startups and entrepreneurshipUndergraduate degree, finance or business background
Work EnvironmentStartups, early-stage companies, venture fundsEstablished companies, buyouts, mature firms
Industry UsageVenture capital firms, angel investor groupsPrivate equity firms, investment banks

Summer Venture Capital roles focus on early-stage investments, startup ecosystems, and entrepreneurial support, while Summer Private Equity Analyst positions involve mature company buyouts, restructuring, and larger deal sizes. Both roles require strong financial skills and industry interest, but differ in target companies and investment stages.

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2027 Venture Capital Summer Associate

StepStone Group

Baltimore, MD • Hybrid

$100K/yr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The team you'll join

StepStone Venture Capital is one of the largest venture capital investment firms in the world, currently managing over $20 billion in assets across fund, direct and secondary investment strategies. The team has over 80+ employees* with offices in Baltimore, London, La Jolla and New York.  We actively invest in venture capital partnerships, expansion stage venture/growth equity direct investments and secondary market positions through our fund products. 

About the role

Summer Associates will be responsible for supporting the activities of the investment team in analyzing, monitoring, and researching both potential and existing fund and direct investments. Education is also a significant component of the program, as Summer Associates will gain insight into the broader venture capital ecosystem through data-driven research projects and hands-on analysis of prospective investments.

Key responsibilities

As a core member of our tight-knit investment team, you will take part in the full spectrum of venture capital investing, including but not limited to:

  • Assisting with the sourcing and evaluation of potential venture funds, expansion stage start-up and secondary investment opportunities, for consideration by the Investment Committee
  • Monitoring a sub-set of the existing StepStone Group fund and company portfolio, reporting to the investment team on progress and projections, and preparing quarterly reports for our investors
  • Performing broad scale industry research and analysis to learn about and understand industry landscapes within our focus areas, and advising the broader investment team accordingly
  • Leading a team of analysts, maintaining responsibility for their workflow
  • Completing a Capstone project at the end of the internship, related to educating the firm on a specific sector or industry topic relevant to the Venture Capital market
  • Ad hoc projects as assigned

What we're looking for

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for venture capital.  Most importantly, ideal candidates should display strong attention to detail, a high degree of professionalism, and a dedication to building and maintaining the firm's existing relationships within the venture capital community.

Specific qualifications for the Associate position include:

  • Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Enrolled in a full-time MBA program
  • Graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028
  • 3-5 years working in venture capital, private equity, finance, engineering, start-up operations, consulting or similar industry preferred, but not necessary
  • An appreciation for our platform approach and the benefits it can provide our investors
  • A willingness to support all areas of our business, including our fund and direct investment strategies, both on a primary and secondary basis
  • Hard working self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who excels with little direction
  • People-first, with a personable and humble demeanor interested in supporting others
  • An executive presence with the confidence to state your opinion and advocate for it
  • Growth mindset and ability to project into the future to consider new technologies and how they may or may not be adopted by consumers and businesses

*As of 3/31/26

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Salary: $100,000

The salary is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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