What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investor Relations Intern position at Matriosh?
Investor Relations Intern (Menlo Park, CA)
About the Role
Looking for an ambitious Investor Relations Intern to directly help raise funds for an early‑stage global marketplace startup. Core responsibility: supporting the founder in securing VC and angel investment. This is in-person in Menlo Park with a path to long‑term leadership in fundraising/IR.
What You’ll Do
- Primary focus: Help execute the current fundraising round – research targets, craft outreach, manage pipeline.
- Map relevant VC funds, family offices, angels (US focus, Bay Area/Menlo Park).
- Craft investor materials: teasers, updates, emails, pitch support.
- Join founder on investor calls and in-person meetings – prep briefs, notes, follow-ups.
- Track fundraising CRM/pipeline: intros, commitments, close tracking.
- Monitor VC trends, comparable deals, and market intel.
Profile / Requirements
- Tier-1 VC internship (Accel, Sequoia, a16z, etc.) is a major plus.
- Knows VC basics: stages, terms, cap tables, SAFEs.
- Networking hustle: comfortable cold outreach systematic follow-up.
- Must be based in/relocate to Menlo Park / Bay Area.
Compensation & Path
Two tracks:
1. Long-Term (6–18 months)
- Equity-only (meaningful stake, vesting schedule).
- Path to Head of Fundraising/IR role.
- Own strategy execution.
2. Short-Term Internship (3–6 months)
- Performance-based cash (no equity).
- Execution focus: research, outreach, meetings.
- Top performance → long-term equity track.
Why Join
- Real fundraising experience with VCs in Menlo Park (not simulated).
- Work side-by-side with founder closing a live round.
- Grow into leadership if you deliver.
About the Role
Looking for an ambitious Investor Relations Intern to directly help raise funds for an early‑stage global marketplace startup. Core responsibility: supporting the founder in securing VC and angel investment. This is in-person in Menlo Park with a path to long‑term leadership in fundraising/IR.
What You’ll Do
- Primary focus: Help execute the current fundraising round – research targets, craft outreach, manage pipeline.
- Map relevant VC funds, family offices, angels (US focus, Bay Area/Menlo Park).
- Craft investor materials: teasers, updates, emails, pitch support.
- Join founder on investor calls and in-person meetings – prep briefs, notes, follow-ups.
- Track fundraising CRM/pipeline: intros, commitments, close tracking.
- Monitor VC trends, comparable deals, and market intel.
Profile / Requirements
- Tier-1 VC internship (Accel, Sequoia, a16z, etc.) is a major plus.
- Knows VC basics: stages, terms, cap tables, SAFEs.
- Networking hustle: comfortable cold outreach systematic follow-up.
- Must be based in/relocate to Menlo Park / Bay Area.
Compensation & Path
Two tracks:
1. Long-Term (6–18 months)
- Equity-only (meaningful stake, vesting schedule).
- Path to Head of Fundraising/IR role.
- Own strategy execution.
2. Short-Term Internship (3–6 months)
- Performance-based cash (no equity).
- Execution focus: research, outreach, meetings.
- Top performance → long-term equity track.
Why Join
- Real fundraising experience with VCs in Menlo Park (not simulated).
- Work side-by-side with founder closing a live round.
- Grow into leadership if you deliver.