Business Development & Investment Analysis Intern

de Laurent Partners | Business Development & Investment Analysis Intern de Laurent Partners is an emerging independent sponsor focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing small business acquisitions. We are seeking a part time intern to work directly with the founder on live deals and the day to day work of building an acquisition platform. This is a hands on role for someone interested in private equity, search funds, entrepreneurship through acquisition, and lower middle market M&A. The intern will get direct exposure to how deals are sourced, assessed, negotiated, diligenced, and advanced toward closing. Role responsibilities You will support a range of work across sourcing, evaluation, and execution, including industry research, investment thesis development, broker and owner outreach, NDA processing, CIM review, LOI and purchase agreement review, diligence coordination, and financial modeling. You may also help prepare internal memos, lender materials, and investor facing summaries. Candidate profile This role is best suited for someone who is highly organized, analytical, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment with limited structure. Strong writing, sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail are essential. Familiarity with Excel and basic financial analysis is preferred. Prior exposure to finance, consulting, accounting, legal work, or transaction related work is helpful but not required. What you’ll gain You will get direct exposure to real acquisition opportunities and the practical mechanics of small business M&A. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to build relevant experience for private equity, investment banking, consulting, ETA, or entrepreneurship. Location and commitment Los Angeles or remote Part time, approximately 20 hours per week Summer or Fall 2026 Unpaid, with potential for performance based compensation How to apply Please email redacted with the subject line: Application | Business Development & Investment Analysis Intern | [Your Name] Please include: Your resume as an attachment A brief note on your interest in de Laurent Partners and this role A short response, ideally 250 to 400 words, to the following prompt: If you had $1 million to invest in acquiring or backing a small business, industry, or strategy, where would you invest and why? Please address durability, growth, risk, and overall attractiveness as an investment.