Business Development Intern

About the role

Kiyo, an AI‑driven startup, is looking for a Business Development Intern in Lucknow. The role blends investor outreach, lead generation and partnership building, offering hands‑on exposure to startup growth, pipeline management and professional communication within a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential investors and strategic partners.
• Research prospects, evaluate relevance and maintain a weekly outreach pipeline.
• Craft personalized emails and LinkedIn messages for outreach.
• Track interactions, follow‑ups and meeting schedules using spreadsheets or a CRM.
• Prepare concise reports summarising outreach activity and outcomes.
• Support the Growth team with research, documentation and coordination tasks.

Eligibility

• 0–2 years of relevant experience or fresh graduates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage follow‑ups.
• Basic understanding of SaaS and B2B business models (preferred).

Skills

• Effective communication and persuasive writing.
• Cold outreach and lead generation techniques.
• Investor research and fundraising fundamentals.
• Pipeline and CRM management.
• Personalised messaging and follow‑up strategies.

Benefits

• Practical experience in business development and startup fundraising.
• Mentorship on outreach planning and pitching.
• Internship certificate and performance‑based recommendation.