Blockchain Research Analyst Intern

Founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles (HQ), New York, and San Francisco, M13 is an early-stage (seed and Series A) venture capital firm that invests in visionary founders building technology—AI and Web3—that powers the future of work, health, commerce, and money. We are a full-stack partner with a deep bench of full-time operators to help founding teams scale efficiently and build category-defining companies.

Messier 13 (or M13) is one of the brightest star clusters in the Northern sky. It’s full of remarkable individual stars, and when those stars come together, they create something truly more significant than the sum of its parts. We at M13 contribute to our collective success by being brighter together.

We are seeking a Blockchain Research Associate for a summer internship at our New York office. This opportunity is open to individuals currently enrolled in a graduate-level program and rising undergraduate seniors and will run from June 9, 2025, to August 15, 2025.

If you are passionate about blockchain and eager to explore investment opportunities in this dynamic field, please apply for this internship. 

What you bring to the internship:

• Passion for Blockchain: Demonstrated interest in blockchain technology through coursework, projects, or extracurricular involvement.

• Relevant Experience: Ideally, some work experience in blockchain, participation in DAOs/crypto projects, or involvement in on-campus blockchain-related organizations.

• Analytical Skills: Strong research and analytical capabilities with the ability to clearly synthesize complex information and articulate investment theses. 

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting findings to diverse audiences.

• Self-motivation: A proactive, detail-oriented, and independent learner eager to contribute to a fast-paced investment environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Liquid Token Research: Research liquid token investment opportunities. You’ll pick a specific investment theme, develop a comprehensive thesis, and identify potential opportunities in the liquid market.

• Private Market Research: In addition to researching liquid investment opportunities, you will assist in the sourcing, evaluation, structuring, and execution of private market crypto investment opportunities  

• Portfolio Management: Develop frameworks for portfolio management of our crypto positions.

• Market Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and regulatory developments in the blockchain and crypto sectors.

About M13:

We are a venture firm built by industry-leading operating executives to help founders make better decisions and win in their category. We believe founders deserve an investor who propels them on their mission of transforming an idea into a successful company while staying out of their way. This is why we are building a Venture Engine, a full-service venture firm that provides the right people, platform, and partnerships for founding teams to build high-velocity businesses. 

M13 invests capital to fuel high growth while helping founding teams fill gaps in their businesses through our Propulsion Team, which provides strategic counsel, operational expertise, and a constellation of talent, experts, and resources to accelerate growth. Where we see whitespace in industry, our Launchpad develops the right founding teams, products, and practices to incubate and launch an idea from inception.

Just like the stars of cluster M13, we believe that together, we shine brighter. We believe that advancement is a team mission. Our proven paradigm for success will create more winning companies and demonstrate that when investors and founding teams are aligned on a venture together, they can redefine what’s possible. M13 has offices in LA and NYC.

M13 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We deeply understand the value of bringing together a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.