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Hashed Emergent

is an early stage crypto VC fund investing in emerging market opportunities, specifically in India and Africa.

Hashed Emergent is part of the group (Hashed is one of the world's most active crypto VCs), and was launched in 2022. Hashed Emergent is currently investing out of its first fund, which is anchored by Hashed and backed by some of the world's leading financial and strategic investors from the crypto space.

Based in Bangalore, with a presence in Singapore, Nigeria and Thailand, Hashed Emergent has become one of the largest capital allocators in India and Africa for crypto, and is currently the only active India-focused VC backing crypto founders.

Hashed Emergent is also a leader in ecosystem initiatives - hosting two editions of India's leading crypto conference, , and authoring the industry's flagship annual report - .

The internship Program

• The Hashed Emergent Investment Internship is an invite-only, high-intensity program for exceptional talent at the intersection of technology, investing, and the Web3 revolution.
• Over 6 months , Interns will work as embedded members of our investment team, gaining front-row access to deal flow from some of the most promising startups in the region and globally. You will collaborate directly with our partners on end-to-end venture capital processes, from thesis creation to deal execution to portfolio value creation.
• This is not just an internship. It's a launchpad for the next generation of Web3 investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting market analysis, primary and secondary research on different domains under web3 ecosystem, authoring deeply analysed thematic reports
• Spot tomorrow's web3 unicorns today by researching and building theses on emerging Web3 trends.
• Track adoption of blockchain across non-crypto industries, identifying high-impact crossover opportunities.
• Source, qualify, and evaluate startups using both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
• Lead deep-dive diligence on product, technology, market, and founding teams.
• Craft compelling investment memos and present directly to the Investment Committee.
• Support negotiations and deal execution with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
• Work closely with portfolio companies to help them integrate Web3 capabilities and scale faster.
• Represent Hashed Emergent at top-tier conferences, closed-door investor gatherings, and founder communities.
• Publish articles on emerging Web3 themes to position yourself and Hashed Emergent as an authority in the space.
• Conduct comprehensive diligence (product, people, technology, market) to maximise investment success.

Requirements:

This program is designed for high-caliber, high-conviction talent who want to build a career in venture capital or launch a Web3 venture.

• 1+ years' experience in a venture capital, investment firm, top-tier consulting, or a high-impact role in a crypto-native startup or fresh graduates with strong academic backgrounds along with entrepreneurial experience or a deep project in Internships / freelance roles.
• Deep understanding of crypto ecosystems, particularly in developer growth, community, and protocol positioning.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, juggle multiple stakeholders, and deliver on tight timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of ownership, attention to detail, and operational discipline.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-transparency, and high-trust environment.
• Bonus: Experience organizing Web3 events, building internal operations playbooks, or supporting go-to-market teams.

If you're passionate about scaling Web3 in India and beyond, and love working across research, investments, ecosystems, products, and people, we'd love to hear from you.

The key benefits of working at Hashed Emergent are:

• Elite Access: Work directly with Partners on high-stakes deals, strategic decisions, and portfolio building.
• Hands-on VC Training: Learn by doing, not by shadowing. You will operate as a true member of the investment team.
• Global Network: Tap into the Hashed ecosystem across Asia, the Middle East, and the US.
• Fast-Track Career: Build a track record in VC and Web3 that sets you apart for future roles as an investor, founder, or operator.
• Potential Full-Time Offer: Top-performing Intern may be offered a permanent role with Hashed Emergent.
• Collaborate with leading Web3 protocols to design and execute custom programs (accelerators, incubators, founder residencies, hackathons, and ecosystem activations).
• Operate in a high-agency, startup-like environment that encourages experimentation and ownership.
• Opportunity to work across cross-functional verticals, India Blockchain Week, portfolio, content, partnerships, GTM, and operations.

This is a competitive program with 1-2 positions to fill. If you believe you have the conviction, curiosity, and capacity to shape the future of Web3, send us:

1. Your resume
2. A short statement on (max 300 words): The most exciting Web3 trend nobody is talking about yet
3. A research report, memo, or article you've written (published or unpublished) or an investment analysis document on any L1, protocol, or emerging Web3 project

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to ; along with on-chain proofs of being crypto-native, links to articles you have published, or video demos of your AI expertise are welcome