Connecticut Innovations Internship I Accounting Team

Connecticut Innovations (CI)

Connecticut Innovations (CI) is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Internship Program.

As Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active investors on the East Coast, Connecticut Innovations (CI) manages a portfolio of 220+ companies spanning life sciences, technology, and climate tech. Each year, CI meets with hundreds of entrepreneurs to identify the most promising early-stage companies growing in Connecticut. CI invests in 20+ new companies annually and provides follow-on capital to existing portfolio companies. It also invests as a Limited Partner in Connecticut-based venture funds-17 funds in the past six years.

Since 1989, CI has :

• Invested $700+ million in innovative startups
• Generated $7+ billion in outside capital (10X leverage)

In fiscal year 2025, CI invested $45.8 million in 67 companies and venture funds, helping attract an additional $653 million in outside capital. The year also generated $43.2 million in proceeds, fueling future investments in early-stage companies.

Our culture is vibrant, diverse, and collaborative. We share a mission-driven commitment to strengthening Connecticut's innovation ecosystem. CI participates in 20+ ecosystem events annually, and our headquarters at District New Haven serves as a hub for partnership, community, and innovation.

Accounting Internship

Join CI's Accounting Team to gain hands-on venture capital experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

At CI, finance is front and center to what we do. It informs every investment we make and every dollar of capital we receive. It allows us to report on and evaluate our performance over time. And it turns insights into action by helping our team make informed decisions.

In this role, you'll get to put your fingerprint on all facets of finance – from capital allocation and planning, to reporting and analysis, due diligence and investment management, accounting, and capital markets.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Capital Allocation and Long-term Planning

Trusted Finance Partner to Leadership

Capital Sourcing

Accounting

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

The CI Intern Experience

As a CI Intern, you'll dive into Connecticut's startup ecosystem-learning, building, and connecting along the way.

You'll have an opportunity to :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Connecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. 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.