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VC Intern 风险投资实习生

Kirin Holdings is a Japanese multinational company operating in the beverage, pharmaceutical, and health science sectors, committed to creating shared value and bringing joy to society through its products and sustainable practices.

Kirin

Employee count: 5000+

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You will focus on sourcing and evaluating China-based and cross-border startups building for global markets. This is a hands-on role centered on founder outreach, first calls, and early investment judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Source early-stage startups in China and Greater China with global or cross-border ambitions

  • Proactively reach out to founders via WeChat, email, LinkedIn, and warm intros

  • Own first-touch founder conversations and run intro calls independently

  • Screen companies on market size, global relevance, product quality, traction, and team

  • Support deal evaluation through research, comparable analysis, and short investment memos

  • Track pipeline, notes, and follow-ups in a structured and reliable way

Requirements

  • Based in Shenzhen with deep familiarity with the China startup ecosystem

  • Fluent Mandarin and strong English. Able to evaluate companies targeting global markets

  • Comfortable talking to founders and asking direct, thoughtful questions

  • Strong judgment, high curiosity, and bias for action

  • Able to form an independent view and clearly explain why a deal is interesting or not

Nice to have

  • Experience with cross-border business, overseas expansion, or global GTM

  • Background in startups, venture, PE, IB, consulting, or strategy

  • Existing network among Chinese founders building for the US, Europe, or SEA

风险投资实习生

你将专注于发掘和评估中国及跨境创业公司,尤其是面向海外和全球市场的项目。本岗位以创始人外联、一线沟通和早期投资判断为核心,偏执行、强实战。

职责

  • 主动挖掘中国及大中华区的早期创业公司,重点关注跨境或全球化方向

  • 通过微信、邮件、LinkedIn、活动及熟人介绍等方式与创始人建立联系

  • 独立完成与创始人的首次沟通和电话会议,并输出清晰的会议纪要

  • 从市场空间、产品、商业模式、增长情况和团队等维度进行初步筛选

  • 支持项目尽调,包括行业研究、可比公司分析和简要投资备忘录撰写

  • 维护和更新项目管道,确保信息结构化、可追踪

要求

  • 常驻深圳,熟悉中国创业和科技生态

  • 普通话流利,英文能力强,能评估面向海外市场的公司

  • 善于与创始人沟通,敢问关键问题,不回避难点

  • 具备强执行力和主人翁意识,能主动推进事情

  • 有独立判断能力,能清楚表达为什么看好或不看好一个项目

加分项

  • 有跨境业务、出海或海外市场相关经验

  • 有创业公司、VC、PE、投行或咨询背景

  • 在中国出海或全球化创业者中有一定人脉

这个岗位非常适合希望深入了解“中国走向全球”的早期投资逻辑,并真正参与项目筛选和判断的人。

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Intern

Experience level

Entry-level

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Hiring timezones

China +/- 0 hours

About Kirin

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At the heart of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited is a deep-seated philosophy that brings joy to society by crafting food and healthcare products inspired by the blessings of nature and the insights of our customers. Our journey began in 1885 with the establishment of the Japan Brewery Company, and since our evolution into Kirin Brewery in 1907, we have consistently expanded our horizons. Our core strengths lie in fermentation and biotechnology, which have been the bedrock of our innovation for over a century. This heritage has allowed us to venture beyond our renowned beer and beverage offerings into the realms of pharmaceuticals and health sciences, creating a diverse portfolio that addresses the evolving needs of a global community. Our long-term management vision, 'Kirin Group Vision 2027,' positions Creating Shared Value (CSV) at the core of our management. We aspire to be a global leader in CSV, generating value that transcends from our food and beverage business to our pharmaceutical endeavors, ultimately contributing to the health and well-being of people worldwide.

Our culture is one of passion, integrity, and diversity. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is the primary driver of innovation and growth. By fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and can comfortably express their unique talents and perspectives, we unlock our collective potential to tackle societal challenges. We are committed to creating a workplace that supports the well-being and growth of our employees, offering flexible work styles and promoting a healthy work-life balance. This commitment extends to our communities and the environment. We are dedicated to sustainable practices, from responsible sourcing and water conservation to reducing our carbon footprint. Through our business activities, we aim to create a positive impact, fostering a brighter future for individuals, society, and the planet. Our corporate slogan, 'Joy brings us together,' encapsulates our mission to connect people with each other, with society, and with nature, creating a world filled with more smiles and a greater sense of well-being.

Employee benefits

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Paid Parental Leave

Offers paid leave for new parents.

Health Insurance

Offers competitive health insurance.

Paid Time Off

Provides paid time off for employees.

Transportation Allowance

Offers a transportation allowance for commuting.

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