Private Equity Internship

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Do you want to step into the exciting world of Private Equity?  

Holland Capital, an independent private equity firm with a focus on the Benelux & German mid-market, is looking for a full-time intern to join its buy-out team. Within 5 months, you will familiarize yourself with all aspects of the investment process to ramp up all skills related to PE investing.  

About us 

  • Private equity firm founded in 1981, based in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf  
  • Invested in 180+ companies and AUM of EUR 500m  
  • Sector-specialised teams for healthcare, technology and agrifood-tech and stage-specialised teams for buy-out and venture  
  • Strong reputation, good track record and an extensive network of leading entrepreneurs, investors and industry-experts  
  • Fun and entrepreneurial team of motivating professionals with diverse backgrounds  
  • Value creation through hands-on support, cooperation and extensive expertise in technology, healthcare and agrifood-tech 
  • Might know us from (former) investments in Wortell, Qsight IT, Defibrion, AMP, Mauritskliniek, Eshgro and Magnus.  

About your role 

  • Support the buy-out team in all phases of the investment process  
  • Source attractive investment opportunities and screen inbound deal-flow  
  • Perform in-depth due diligence on commercial, strategic and financial level  
  • Build financial models that support our investment thesis  
  • Acquire expertise through extensive market research in themes of interest within our target sectors and markets  
  • Actively participate in meetings with inspiring founders and managers.  

We are looking for 

  • Fit with the lower mid-market and natural ability to connect  with entrepreneurs  
  • Analytical, charismatic and pragmatic person with a proactive attitude  
  • Strong communication skills to articulate and underpin concepts, propositions and theses, both verbal and written  
  • Outstanding academic track record, at least completion of Bachelor and currently studying Masters (Business, Finance, Investments, Accounting, Econometrics, Engineering etc.)  
  • Preferably internship experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity, or (strategy) consulting  
  • Comfortable with Microsoft (Excel/PowerPoint)  
  • Fluency in Dutch and English.  

What do we offer 

  • Ability to gain insights and experience in an entrepreneurial setting  
  • A fast-paced working environment with challenges which let you grow day by day  
  • Experience all phases of a deal process due to our high deal volumes  
  • Competitive salary (EUR 1.100 / month) 
  • Work with and learn from a highly experienced team  
  • Delicious lunch  
  • Free access to our gym next door. 

Passionate about PE, entrepreneurship, and a fast-paced working environment? Please send us your application (short motivation and CV) via [email protected] or+31 (0)6 46 44 26 11.  

*These requirements give an indication of the profile we are looking for in this position. Research shows that mainly male candidates apply at a 60% match and women at a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think this is the position for you? Then we invite you to apply. 

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Company

Holland Capital
About this partner

Region

Amsterdam

Type

Internship

Sector

Private Equity