UK Search Fund Internship Application (Autumn 2026)
June 05, 2026
by a searcher from INSEAD in London, UK
Perennia Capital is a traditional UK search fund supported by blue-chip search fund investors. I am seeking a cohort of interns on-site in London to gain experience and be part of the team focused on finding and acquiring a great business in the UK.
This is a 3-month training internship starting on the 1st of September, a unique opportunity to work directly with me. It is an on-site internship so physical attendance is required.
Responsibilities:
- Research: Identify target industries and attractive niches, and develop an investment thesis
- Sourcing: Pursue opportunities through proprietary outreach and broker channels
- Deal Analysis: Review Investment Memorandums and learn how to evaluate deals
- Modelling: Financial modelling, evaluating businesses based on our criteria
- Documentation: Prepare materials for memos, presentations, and internal discussions
Ideal Profile:
- Undergraduate/Graduate student in the UK
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Curious to learn and open to feedback
- Well-organised and analytical team player
- Previous internships in consulting, banking or a startup are a plus
- Experience with B2B Sales is a plus
- Minimum commitment of 2 days in person (more is a plus) if you are enrolled in university. Full-time if you are not.
Offer:
- Unpaid opportunity with an office space in London
- Mentorship and support for full-time roles. Previous interns got roles in IB or found their own startups
- Steep learning curve and exposure to search funds/small-cap, mid-cap investment and Private Equity
- Hands-on exposure to sourcing, due diligence, and deal-making
Rolling application, but will stop reviewing applications by July 31st EOD.
Please ONLY apply through this link: https://forms.gle/eTWKzRvWZx7CsD3U6