Private Equity Internship at Mentha Impact
Mentha Impact
Mentha is a private equity firm headquartered in the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark characterised by sustainable growth opportunities, both organically and through buy-and-build and internationalisation. Since its inception, Mentha has been dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of its activities, as well as those of its portfolio companies. In 2024, to further this commitment, Mentha launched the Mentha Impact Fund, the first buy-out fund in the Benelux dedicated solely to environmental impact. The Mentha Impact Fund targets (nearly) profitable companies led by purpose-driven management teams that are focused on creating significant and measurable environmental impact while seeking their next phase of growth. Mentha Impact’s corporate culture can best be described as authentic, down-to-earth and entrepreneurial. The Mentha Impact team consists of 6 professionals with boots-on-the-ground experience and a strong affinity for impact.
Internship description
We are continuously looking for talent with the Mentha DNA to support the Impact team during a five-month (minimum) internship. From day one you will be involved in market research, assessment of potential investment opportunities and their impact potential. You will work closely with our colleagues from the Impact team, so that you can immediately add value and your development is optimally stimulated. Given the relatively smaller size of the Mentha Impact team you will be given a lot of responsibility and chances to make a meaningful contribution to our projects. This hands-on experience will allow you to develop your analytical skills, gain insights into the private equity and impact investment landscape, and understand the nuances of balancing financial returns with environmental outcomes.
Vacancy
The ideal candidate would be a master’s student, who is self-starting, shows affinity with sustainability and has strong communication and analytical skills. You are eager to learn and have a strong motivation to make a positive – environmental – impact. We are looking for authentic and motivated talents who can support their own personal story with extracurricular activities and/or hobbies, and who have a broad interest in the combination of finance, strategy, and people. As we look at the total picture, previous internship experience in PE, M&A, and/or strategy consulting is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Start date & duration
We accept internships throughout the year on a rolling basis. The duration of an internship is 5 months and is fulltime.