WestGate Partners acquires and grows founder-owned, lower-middle-market home and commercial service businesses (HVAC, landscaping, plumbing and similar). Our interns work directly with the investment team in a lean, fast-paced environment. INVESTMENT ANALYST INTERN (deal sourcing) We're looking for driven and detail-oriented Investment Analyst Interns to join our team. This role is primarily focused on deal sourcing: finding, researching and qualifying founder-owned home and commercial service businesses that could become future acquisitions. Interns will also get exposure to live transactions, supporting our team on active deals alongside their sourcing work. What you'll do: - Research and screen companies against our investment criteria, including size, services mix, ownership and geography - Map local and regional markets to identify attractive areas and acquisition targets - Support direct outreach to business owners and track conversations and follow-ups - Conduct market and industry research to support our deal theses - Assist on live transactions, including financial analysis, investment memoranda and diligence What you'll gain: - A working understanding of how lower-middle-market businesses are found, valued and acquired - Exposure to live transactions and the people behind them, including business owners, capital providers and advisors - Direct mentorship and regular feedback from our investment team - A flexible, remote work environment PROGRAM DETAILS - Term: November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Every intern starts November 1; there are no other start dates. Strong performers may be offered an extension. - Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week, with at least 10 to 15 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time). Evening-only or overnight schedules don't work. - Location: Fully remote. Must be located in the United States or Canada. - Compensation: Unpaid. No salary, hourly pay or commission. - Eligibility: Current college students (freshman through graduate student; not recent graduates) who can commit to the full term and are not currently working or interning anywhere else. Clubs, student organizations and personal projects are fine. - One role only: We're also hiring for a Social Media Intern role. Each person can apply for ONE role only, so pick the one that fits you best. HOW TO APPLY Apply online with a PDF resume and a short written answer. This link is the only way to apply: redacted Applicants who move forward get a short recorded video interview on their Candidate Home page (the link they get after applying), with 48 hours to complete it. Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET Questions: redacted