SeaAhead Investment Intern – Summer 2024

ABOUT SEAAHEAD:
SeaAhead is a Cambridge, MA-based benefit corporation with the mission of supporting venture innovation for the ocean and ocean-related industries. We have catalyzed a bluetech cluster and created an innovation hub that help to build companies through our BlueSwell incubator and venture studio relationships, and facilitate investments through our Blue Angels investor group.

Our ecosystem includes technologists, scientists, startups, foundations, corporations, governments, investors and other ocean stakeholders who come together to scale solutions with ocean-centric approaches to the challenges of climate change and industrialization, in order to generate positive environmental, social and economic impact.

Our focus areas include sustainable shipping and ports, aquaculture and fisheries, offshore renewable energy, scalable solutions to ocean pollution, and ocean-centric approaches to the challenges of climate change. SeaAhead seeks to improve bluetech startup success rates through connections to investors, industry, and mentors; an active event schedule; an incubator; an angel investor group and a bluetech investment vehicle.   

OPEN INNOVATION AT SEAAHEAD 

Startups are developing solutions to an array of intersectional challenges across the Blue Economy and can play a key role in building effective, competitive, and responsible ocean-based industries. However, it is often difficult for startups to gain traction in the market, as stakeholders and supply chains can be hesitant to adopt and rely on innovations without a track record of implementation.  

As a comprehensive bluetech open innovation platform, SeaAhead serves as a bridge between startups and corporations, investors, government agencies, research institutions, and non-profits that are seeking innovative solutions to challenges in the Blue Economy and marine ecosystems. 

OVERVIEW OF INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview: The Investment Analyst will work closely with other members of the SeaAhead team. The Investment Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Blue Angels investment group and SeaAhead Ventures.  This is a critical and dynamic role that will provide broad exposure to the field of investments, engagement in investment screening, due diligence, decision-making, bluetech, and the blue economy overall.

Job Title: Investment Intern – Summer 2024

Salary: $16-20/hour, commensurate with relevant education and experience, to be paid bi-weekly

Location: Hybrid – balance to be determined together. SeaAhead is based at CIC Cambridge One Broadway, MA 02142

Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Specific hours of work are flexible, and to be determined together within the boundaries of the MassCEC Program.

Reporting To: Donna Hazard, General Partner

Role: As an Investment Intern, you will support the development of SeaAhead Ventures and the investment process for the Blue Angels investor group.  This role is likely to include responsibilities such as:

• Research, analyze, and draft a whitepaper for SeaAhead’s UpSwell program, which is a combined effort with the New England Aquarium to attract more capital to bluetech innovation.
• Assist with deal sourcing.
• Assist with due diligence efforts, including market research, assessment of competitive landscapes, and drafting of investment summaries.
• Track, analyze, and report on SeaAhead’s investment pipeline, process and performance.
• Conduct research to support fundraising efforts with research, financial analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate with other members of the SeaAhead team to advance SeaAhead’s growth and success.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualities:

• Collaborative spirit:  a team-minded, trustworthy, happy-to-help individual naturally drawn to busy, evolving environments
• Willingness and skill to perform varied operational and administrative tasks; meticulous approach to detail, organization, and time management; ability to work independently, take initiative, be resourceful, self-direct and anticipate problems and needs
• Drive to learn and grow
• Demonstrated results orientation
• Strong (oral and written) communicator and relationship-builder
• Commitment to mission-based work, seeking this position as an opportunity to make powerful contributions to larger efforts
• Knowledge of and commitment to Bluetech and ocean sustainability
• Previous experience working with start-ups

Skills, Education, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Excellent verbal communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in using standard business technology, including Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms, with an ability to quickly learn new software
• MBA or MBA student.  College graduates and students will be considered if they have sufficient relevant experience
• Experience with investment-related analysis preferred
• Signing SeaAhead’s standard non-disclosure agreement to keep our proprietary information confidential

Questions? Contact andrew.thomas@sea-ahead.com  

SeaAhead is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you require accommodation, please let us know.