Startup Internships

Why Intern at a Startup?

Interning at a startup offers a unique chance to make a real impact from day one. Unlike large corporations, startups give interns more responsibility, flexibility, and exposure to different roles.

You’re not just watching—you’re contributing. If you intern at a startup, you’ll likely work closely with founders, learn fast, and build valuable skills that set you apart. This hands-on experience helps you grow your confidence and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Plus, many interns for startups turn these short-term roles into full-time opportunities. Read more about the benefits of interning at a startup.

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Internships at Startups

Sailsquare – Customer Success Intern
Milan
🎧 Customer Success
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
Sailsquare is a Milan-based startup that connects travelers with local skippers for unique sailing experiences around the world, with a growing community of 130,000 users. We're seeking a Customer Operations Specialist to provide top-tier support, manage client relations, and contribute to our expanding platform by ensuring seamless experiences for both users and skippers.
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Champion Games – Marketing Intern
Barcelona
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
We are Champion Games. We are a company driven by technology, innovation, and passion, creating fun and engaging experiences that help companies build amazing games. We are seeking a Marketing Intern to assist in building our online presence, managing social media campaigns, and driving both paid advertising and organic SEO efforts.
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Champion Games – Strategy Intern
Barcelona
🔍 Strategy and Market Research
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
We are Champion Games. Crafted by technology, innovation, and passion, we create innovative and engaging experiences that help companies build games that amaze the world. We're seeking a Strategy Analyst intern to assist with market research, data analysis, and competitor insights, playing a key role in shaping our strategic direction and growth.
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Mygrants – Project Management Intern
Militello In Val di Catania
🔍 Strategy and Market Research
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
Mygrants is the first micro-learning app designed to support immigrants through thematic quizzes, providing essential information and skill-building resources. We are looking for a part-time or full-time intern to assist with market research, data analysis, EU proposal preparation, content translation, and partnership development, contributing to our mission of empowering immigrants.
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Innovation Campus – Front of house Intern
Malaga
🎧 Customer Success
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
Innovation Campus in Malaga provides inspiring coworking spaces and a vibrant international community for entrepreneurs and companies. We are seeking a Community Manager intern to drive the social and event aspects of our coworking space, helping startups grow through networking, workshops, and entrepreneurial support.
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APLANET – Customer Succes Intern
Madrid
🎧 Customer Success
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
APLANET, based in Madrid, is a pioneering company focused on sustainable technology and environmental conservation, empowering organizations to make eco-conscious decisions. We are seeking a Customer Success Intern to support customers on their sustainability journey, helping with onboarding, engagement, and feedback to drive a positive environmental impact.
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Kobuta – Community Management Intern
Barcelona
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
A well-established Japanese restaurant in Barcelona is seeking a motivated Community Management Intern to help launch a new site in the city. The role involves managing social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, promoting the new location, and driving website traffic, with a focus on content creation, influencer relations, and campaign strategy.
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Qamarero – UK Account Management Intern
Seville
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
Qamarero is a rapidly growing startup transforming the hospitality industry. We are seeking an Account Executive to help scale our Growth department by acquiring clients in the UK, with responsibilities including qualifying leads, closing deals, and contributing to the improvement of our sales processes.
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OneBonsai – Marketing Intern
Brussels
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
OneBonsai, based in Leuven, Belgium, leverages the latest tech like XR and Generative AI to transform corporate training, production processes, and marketing reach for clients worldwide. We are seeking a Marketing Intern to create engaging content, assist in marketing campaigns, and analyze market trends, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-growing tech industry.
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4Books – Digital Marketing Intern
Milan
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 On experience
26/02/2025
Our company provides key insights from the world's best books in short audio tracks, helping users achieve their self-development goals. We are seeking a Digital Marketing Intern with strong Italian language skills to create and manage content, engage with social media, and support B2B lead generation and business development.
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Velasca – Customer Success Intern
Milan
🎧 Customer Success
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
Velasca, a Milan-based company known for its timeless, handcrafted Italian shoes, seeks a Customer Service Intern to manage multi-channel customer interactions and logistics coordination. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in customer relationship management and operational support.
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Growth Marketing Intern at UGC startup
Barcelona
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
26/02/2025
We are looking for a Lead Generation & Growth Marketing Intern that will help and assist our marketing and sales team providing them with a curated list of potential leads for our B2B solution as well as execute multiple campaigns to grow our brand recognition and business across several channels.
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Interns for Startups

Best Startup Roles for Interns

Some of the best startup roles for interns offer direct exposure to leadership and fast-paced projects. These roles let you contribute meaningfully while learning how startups really work:

Each of these startup internships helps build skills that matter—fast.

Where to Find Startup Internships

Looking for startup internships that actually lead somewhere?

On TheInterna, you’ll find curated opportunities across marketing, sales, strategy, operations, and more—all in one place. Use our filters to explore roles by country, duration, sector, or remote options. Whether you want to intern at a startup in Europe or join a remote team, we make it easy to find internships that match your goals.

Start browsing and apply with confidence—these roles are updated regularly and designed for ambitious students and grads.

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How to Apply for a Startup Internship with theInterna

1. Search

Browse our curated list of marketing internships with global startups (average length 3-12 months). New opportunities are posted regularly—sign up to stay updated and never miss a match.

2. Apply / Create Profile

Submit your application directly through theInterna. Take your time—this is your chance to show your personality, goals, and interests. One strong profile gives you access to multiple internships.

3. Interview with theInterna

If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a short interview with our team. We’ll get to know you better, answer your questions, and understand what kind of internship suits you best.

4. Get Matched with Internships

Once we understand your strengths and goals, we’ll introduce you to internship opportunities that fit. You’ll meet multiple startups and choose where you’d like to interview.

5. Final Interviews & Offers

You'll have interviews directly with startup founders or marketing leads. If there's a good fit, you'll receive one or more internship offers—and choose the one that excites you most.

6. Prep with Our Free Course

Before starting, you’ll join our short online course designed to boost your confidence, entrepreneurial mindset, and marketing readiness—so you start your internship strong.

7. Begin Your Startup Internship!

You're in. Join your new team, dive into real marketing work, take ownership, and build portfolio-worthy results from day one.

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What Students Say About theInterna’s Startup Internships

theInterna Reviews: Real Stories from Internship Students

Many students who’ve completed an internship or placement year, like those featured on theInterna, highlight how it transformed their careers by offering hands-on experience and valuable connections.

To help with your decision, consider reading testimonials or listening to real stories from students who’ve gone through placements.

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Student Testimonials on theInterna’s Internship Experience

Tom Coleman
Tom ColemanStudent - Durham
theInterna has been very helpful with not only finding me a valuable internship in a Spain but also by providing a crash course into the world of start-ups that means I can provide more value to the company I’ll be working for. The course content was perfectly balanced between concepts, tools, and practical exercises. I feel ready to hit the ground running!
Hannah Kenyon
Hannah KenyonStudent - University of Leeds
The Strategy, Sales and Digital Marketing course ran by theInterna has been truly amazing. Packed with content, diagrams and links to external platforms, I have learnt so many new things and it has broadened my areas of interest. I now feel much better equipped and have formed more of an idea of my career path when I graduate. theInterna also set me up with a brilliant internship in Spain, providing a flawless process from the initial call through to securing the placement, and it has been a pleasure having the agency as a point of contact. Without a doubt I would recommend theInterna.
Hannah Yates
Hannah YatesStudent - Cardiff University
Outstanding training and support provided by theInterna. The training comprised a variety of invaluable resources, presented clearly and concisely, with a good mixture of videos, articles and exercises to put our knowledge into practice. The calls were useful to consolidate what I’d learnt over the week and get clarity on anything I was unsure of. Not only do I feel better equipped to begin my internship, but I feel inspired to create my own startup in the near future!
Imogen Barrett
Imogen BarrettStudent - Oxford
the Interna is a fantastic organisation which feels so tailor made to your needs: you get a consultation call with theInterna to help you find the best option for an internship. The new Interna training course is an amazing free add on to boost business skills and add to your CV.
Samuel Carro
Samuel CarroStudent - Cardiff University
I personally believe that this course was so beneficial for me whilst also on my placement. Joining a Start-up can be very fast-paced sometimes, and you often have to learn on the job. Doing this course alongside my job allowed me to learn some valuable skills that I needed in future weeks! What I liked most was the flexibility of the course, there were lots of resources that you could use, but if you did not have enough time, there were summary pages that were clear and concise! It as a great and very interesting course.

Startup Internship Tips from theInterna

What Startups Look for in Interns

Startups move fast, so they value interns who are adaptable, proactive, and ready to learn. Unlike big companies, they often skip formal training and expect you to contribute quickly. To stand out when applying to internships at startups, focus on showing:

  • Problem-solving skills – Can you figure things out on your own?
  • Curiosity and initiative – Do you take action without being told?
  • Communication – Are you clear, responsive, and easy to work with?
  • Basic technical or marketing skills – Depending on the role
  • A growth mindset – Are you open to feedback and learning?

Even without experience, showing these traits can land you the internship.

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How to Prepare for Your Internships at Startups

Getting ready for internships at startups starts with understanding the role and what’s expected. Before your first day, make sure to:

  • Read the internship offer carefully – Understand the tasks, tools, and expectations
  • Update your CV – Tailor it to the role using our placement CV guide
  • Build key skills early – Review tools or topics relevant to the role
  • Set learning goals – Know what experience you want to gain
  • Going abroad? – Erasmus students can check our tips for Erasmus internships

For more preparation advice, see our full guide on how to prepare for an internship.

How to Make the Most of Your Startup Internship

To make the most of your startup internship, show up curious, proactive, and ready to learn fast. Startups move quickly, so your ability to adapt and contribute matters more than perfection. Here’s how to get the most out of the experience:

  • Take initiative – Don’t wait to be told what to do
  • Ask smart questions – Clarify tasks and show you care
  • Track your work – Build a record of what you achieved
  • Network internally – Learn from different roles and teams
  • Ask for feedback – It’s how you grow

For more practical tips, read our full guide on how to make the most of your internship.

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FAQs about Startup Internships

Right here on theInterna—the only platform fully dedicated to connecting students and grads with real startup internship opportunities in the UK. We’re building what most startups haven’t: a structured, accessible space to find and apply for meaningful roles.

Use theInterna to apply for curated roles where startups actually want interns. We guide both sides—helping founders onboard interns and helping students show up ready from day one.

That’s exactly what theInterna is for. Many of the best learning experiences come from “no-name” startups doing big things. We spotlight them, so you don’t miss out just because they aren’t on major job boards.

Yes! theInterna welcomes recent graduates looking to break into the startup world. Many of our listings are flexible and designed for those transitioning into work life with real projects and founder access.

TheInterna focuses on students in their final or penultimate year, so we don’t offer internships to first-year students. If you’re just starting out, try exploring opportunities on platforms like LinkedIn, StudentJob UK, or reach out to university career services for early experience programs.

theInterna includes remote-first and hybrid roles from UK startups. You can filter by location or remote work to find options that match your lifestyle and learning goals.

Search theInterna for roles like Founder’s Associate or Operations Intern. We actively encourage founders to create these rare, high-trust positions—and we help both sides make them work.

Startups listed on theInterna are genuinely looking for interns to contribute and grow with their teams. Some internships are paid, while others are not—details are always clearly stated in the job description. We work with startups that value interns and aim to create real learning opportunities, not just free labour. Always check the listing to understand what’s offered.

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