Private Equity Business Development Intern – Wellness & Education Focus
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Job Description
About Us:
Maxim Partners is a values-driven private equity firm that partners with mission-oriented, founder-led businesses to accelerate growth and create long-term value. We focus on investments in the wellness and education sectors, and take a collaborative, hands-on approach with our portfolio companies.
Job Description:
Position Title: Private Equity Business Development Intern – Wellness & Education Focus
Location: Remote
Duration: 10–12 weeks / Summer
Commitment: Part-time (10–15 hours/week)
Reports To: Director of Business Development
Position Overview:
We are looking for a motivated undergraduate student — particularly rising sophomore or junior — to join our team as a Business Development Summer Intern. This is an unpaid, learning-focused internship designed to offer exposure to private equity fundamentals, business development strategy, and market analysis, with a particular lens on the growing wellness and education sectors.
What You’ll Learn:
• How private equity firms source, evaluate, and engage with investment opportunities
• Key trends and business models shaping the wellness and education industries
• Real-world tools used in market research, CRM tracking, and investment analysis
• Insight into how mission-driven capital partners support business growth
• Communication and outreach strategies for early-stage deal development
Key Responsibilities:
• Research emerging trends, companies, and competitors within wellness and education
• Help identify and profile potential acquisition or investment targets
• Support outreach initiatives to founders, operators, and intermediaries
• Maintain CRM systems and track outreach progress
• Review and summarize investor materials such as pitch decks and company overviews
• Assist with internal reporting and presentation preparation
Ideal Candidate:
• Rising undergraduate sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics with strong academic credentials
• Strong curiosity about business, startups, and investing
• Organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven with the ability to think critically
• Self-directed, doesn’t need to be asked to actively participate
• Outstanding writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of CRM and Marketing outreach software a plus
Why Join Us?
• Gain early exposure to the world of private equity and impact investing
• Learn directly from experienced professionals in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment
• Build knowledge of the wellness and education industries from a business perspective
• Receive resume-boosting experience and career development feedback
• Potential for references or future opportunities based on performance
