Investment Banking M&A Deal Origination Intern
May 20, 2026
by an member from Florida State University - College of Business in Wellington, FL, USA
Apply Here: https://searchfundfellows.com/job/0b514035-bb39-4b3d-b70e-c6c3c1a8bd60
Solganick is seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial intern to support live deal origination, market research, and business development initiatives within the lower middle market technology sector.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with the firm’s Managing Director on real-world M&A and investment banking activities — including acquisition target research, founder outreach, pipeline development, and strategic market analysis.
The role is ideal for ambitious students or early-career professionals interested in:
- Investment Banking
- Private Equity
- Search Funds / ETA
- M&A Advisory
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify acquisition targets in the IT services and software sectors
- Support deal origination and outbound sourcing initiatives
- Build and maintain CRM and deal pipeline trackers
- Conduct company, industry, and competitive market research
- Assist with outreach to founders, executives, and intermediaries
- Support strategic business development and relationship management efforts
- Prepare concise research summaries and deal notes
- Help identify opportunities to improve workflows and systems using modern AI and automation tools
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong interest in M&A, finance, investing, or entrepreneurship
- Excellent communication and research skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful
- Comfortable working in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Curious about AI, automation, and modern business technology tools
- Prior experience in finance, sales, research, business operations, or AI/automation tools is a plus
About Solganick:
Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused on information technology (IT) services and software companies. The firm works with founder-led businesses and lower middle market companies across strategic growth and transaction initiatives.
Why This Role Is Unique:
This is not a traditional internship. Interns will gain direct exposure to live deal sourcing, founder outreach, and lower middle market M&A strategy while working closely with firm leadership.
Successful candidates will develop real-world experience in investment banking, business development, and private market transactions in a highly entrepreneurial environment.
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
Resume
LinkedIn profile
Short video responses to the application questions
Selected candidates will move forward to interviews with the Solganick team