Private Equity- Business Development Intern

K1 seeks a Private Equity Business Development Intern for our Southern California Office. Interns will learn the ropes of the deal sourcing world within Private Equity through direct shadowing of our Business Development team. Interns will develop an expansive knowledge of a variety of businesses and business models, as well as an intricate understanding of business fundamentals. Candidates are expected to have stellar written and verbal communication skills and a strong record of leadership accomplishments. We encourage applicants of all majors to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Support and shadow day-to-day Business Development operations;
• Work within our proprietary systems to assist with data uploading and cleanliness;
• Provide guidance on suitable investment targets;
• Support current team members in various responsibilities, as assigned.

• Self-starter; ambitious; team-oriented;
• Exemplary communication and relationship skills (verbal and written);
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive attitude;
• Junior to Senior level standing, preferred.

K1 is a Los Angeles-based private equity investor with over $4.1B in assets under management and is focused on high-growth private companies across North America. We seek to help dynamic businesses achieve successful outcomes by identifying and executing organic and acquisition-based growth opportunities that can position our companies as industry leaders. Our team has been investing in high-growth software and technology companies for over 20 years. We typically invest alongside strong management teams that continue to guide their organizations on a day-to-day basis. As partners, we seek to provide meaningful strategic and financial support to help our companies reach their full potential. Our investments vary in the level of ownership in order to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and managers. We look to help our portfolio companies navigate strategic opportunities such as executive recruitment, external financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic sales and public offerings.