Private Equity Summer Analyst
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Job Description
About Company:
K1 is a large investor in small-cap enterprise software companies, managing over $20 billion in assets. They partner with management teams to build category leaders utilizing AI-powered systems for enterprise clients. Based in Manhattan Beach, California, K1 supports portfolio companies through leadership development, technological innovation, and operational excellence. They have collaborated with over 250 enterprise software companies.
Job Description:
K1 is seeking a Private Equity Summer Analyst to join their Diligence team in Manhattan Beach, CA. This internship is open to current college students graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027. The intern will support and shadow day-to-day Diligence operations, learn how to perform basic due diligence on potential investments, shadow calls with management and assist in company analysis, complete a capstone project for presentation, and support team members as assigned. Top performers may receive full-time offers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support and shadow day-to-day Diligence operations
• Learn how to perform basic due diligence on potential investments
• Shadow calls with management and assist in company analysis
• Complete capstone project to be presented to senior team members
• Support current team members in various responsibilities, as assigned
Requirements:
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and implementation skills
• Results-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and expeditiously
• Able to both take direction and show initiative as appropriate
• Proactive and high-energy with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Uncompromising with respect to quality in all regards
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity
• Graduating Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027 – first generation college students are encouraged to apply
Perks:
• Opportunity for full-time offer at the end of the internship
• Lunch provided in-office every day
Compensation:
The pro-rated salary is expected to be $85,000 for the position of Intern, Private Equity Analyst (Summer 2026).
