Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

Connecticut Innovations (CI)

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CI is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active early-stage investors on the eastern seaboard. CI has a portfolio of 250+ companies across 5 equity funds and a 1 venture debt fund. We have $550 million in assets under management, and our venture portfolio employs 4,000 jobs. In a typical year, we deploy $50 million and write between 60-80 checks. We review 750 companies per year and invite over 100 founders in to pitch us each year. We add 30 new companies to our portfolio annually, and we also invest as an LP in Connecticut-based venture capital funds.
We measure success through both financial returns and economic impact, including job creation. Over the past decade, CI has generated more than $400 million in returns and cumulatively, our portfolio companies have raised over $8 billion.
Fiscal 2026 was our best year on record. We generated $76.1 million in cash proceeds from all investment activities. Most of those proceeds came from our strong New Haven bioscience sector. In FY26 actuals, we invested $59.3 million into 75 early-stage companies and venture funds, and those deals pulled an additional $1.2 billion of outside capital into the state.
As of July 2026, CI earned the #1 spot in New England for portfolio exit value and ranked among top 5 East Coast venture firms investing at the Series B stage or earlier. Over the past 365 days, CI generated more than $125 million in cash returns.
Our culture is vibrant, diverse, collaborative, and inclusive. We embrace perspective and have mission alignment on our impact to Connecticut's innovation ecosystem.
Marketing TeamThis roll-up-your-sleeves position will quickly immerse you into the world of venture capital and will train you to think and act like an entrepreneur. We operate a lean team, quite intentionally, so we are always planning the next while executing the current marketing activities. In this role, you will have the chance to interact with early-stage companies; plan, execute and attend networking events; and assist with various marketing activities while working in an innovative and fast-paced environment in New Haven.
Marketing Team InternshipCandidates should be currently in a bachelor's degree program that is determined to be appropriate preparation for employment in the marketing field and have demonstrated experience in marketing/communications through their coursework, prior internships, work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
ResponsibilitiesBring CI’s programs and services to life through creative marketing and communications supportHelp execute marketing campaigns and communications plans that connect with entrepreneurs and partners across ConnecticutDraft engaging content for email newsletters, internal staff updates, and digital displays throughout the officeKeep our website fresh and up to date — from writing new posts to uploading updates in WordPressJump in on social media — monitor activity, brainstorm content, and help execute posts that showcase CI’s impactSupport the planning and execution of CI events, from logistics to on-the-ground coordinationProofread, edit, and make sure our messaging shines everywhere it appearsDive into marketing research and data analytics to help guide CI’s outreach strategiesQualificationsCurrently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, with hands-on experience in marketing through class projects, coursework, or campus activitiesStrong interest in venture capital and early-stage innovationBased in or studying in ConnecticutAvailable to work hybrid in New Haven
Skills & CompetenciesPassionate about startups and community buildingCurious, proactive, and adaptableHighly organized with strong follow-throughSkilled communicator who can synthesize complex dataTeam-oriented with a positive attitude and sense of humor
The CI Intern ExperienceAs a CI Intern, you'll dive into Connecticut's startup ecosystem—learning, building, and connecting along the way.
You'll have an opportunity to:Participate in a structured venture capital curriculum, including investor-led workshops on pre-investment, diligence, and post-investment topicsWork alongside CI staff on active investments, from sourcing and diligence through post-investment supportProvide hands-on support to portfolio companiesPartner with interns across CI teams on cross-functional projectsMeet entrepreneurs, portfolio teams, and industry leadersAttend live pitches and executive sessionsJoin day trips to portfolio companies and fund partnersEnjoy fun events, exclusive CI swag, and catered lunches
What's next? Interns build relationships that can lead to opportunities after the program, including a potential path into CI's Analyst Program and introductions to roles inside our portfolio companies.
How We Work – The CI Way
We think as individuals and invest as a team. Our goal is never consensus — it is the best decision. Titles do not determine whose ideas matter. The best argument wins.We distinguish bad decisions from bad outcomes. Good decisions sometimes produce disappointing results, and poor decisions sometimes get lucky. We grade the quality of the thinking.Courage is a job requirement. When we believe an investment is wrong, we say so — in the room, on the record.Founders come first. Within the bounds of good judgment, we go out of our way to help entrepreneurs. We are allies, not obstacles.Humility and institutional memory. Every investment starts with a blank page. We are often wrong, so we stay open. We capture what each deal taught us so the next decision is better than the last.
Equal Opportunity EmployerConnecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. xzbcwsv We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.