Virtual Internships runs an online platform that matches pre‑screened, remote interns with project‑based opportunities at thousands of global companies. The service guarantees placement for students regardless of degree, location, or experience, and provides mentors, professional development courses, and a structured project plan, while giving companies zero hiring fees and rapid access to a curated talent pool. Educators can also embed guaranteed, credit‑eligible internships into curricula to boost graduate employability.
Funding
$14.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Students and recent graduates often struggle to secure practical work experience because traditional internships require physical presence, specific contacts, or prior experience, creating a barrier to employability. Simultaneously, companies face talent shortages and high recruitment costs when trying to access diverse, early‑career talent at scale.
Solution
Virtual Internships operates an online platform that matches pre‑screened interns with remote, project‑based opportunities at thousands of global companies. The service guarantees placement regardless of a student’s degree, location, or prior experience, and provides flexible start dates, durations, and weekly hour commitments. Interns receive mentorship from dedicated experience managers, access to professional development courses, and a structured project plan, while companies benefit from zero hiring fees, rapid onboarding within days, and access to a curated talent pool supported by ready‑made internship templates. The platform also offers educators a way to embed guaranteed, credit‑eligible internships into curricula, enhancing student employability at scale.
Target Audience
Primary customers are university and college programs seeking to provide guaranteed, credit‑eligible internships, and companies of any size looking to acquire remote, pre‑vetted interns without recruitment overhead.
Features
- Intelligent matching algorithm that considers up to 400 k data points to pair interns with suitable projects and companies
- Pre‑screened, English‑proficient interns from over 100 universities across 80+ countries
- Over 500 ready‑made project templates and the ability to create custom internship plans
- No financial cost for host companies; interns are funded through university partnerships
- Dedicated support team, including weekly check‑ins, one‑on‑one coaching sessions, and 24/7 access to Intern Experience Managers
- Integrated professional development curriculum (CareerBridge) with 12+ award‑winning courses and live webinars
- Cloud‑based dashboard for companies and educators to monitor progress, submit evaluations, and manage logistics