Private Equity Internship

Do you want to step into the exciting world of Private Equity?

Holland Capital, an independent private equity firm with a focus on the Benelux & German mid-market, is looking for a full-time intern to join its buy-out team. Within 5 months, you will familiarize yourself with all aspects of the investment process to ramp up all skills related to PE investing.

About us

• Private equity firm founded in 1981, based in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf;

• Invested in 160+ companies and AUM of EUR 270m;

• Sector-specialised teams for Healthcare, Technology and Food & Agri and stage-specialised teams for buy-out and venture;

• Strong reputation, good track record and an extensive network of leading entrepreneurs, investors and industry-experts;

• Fun and entrepreneurial team of motivating professionals with diverse backgrounds;

• Value creation through hands-on support, cooperation and extensive expertise in Technology, Healthcare and Food & Agri.

• Might know us from (former) investments in Wortell, Qsight IT, Defibrion, AMP, Mauritskliniek, Eshgro and Emixa.

About your role

• Support the buy-out team in all phases of the investment process;

• Source attractive investment opportunities and screen inbound deal-flow;

• Perform in-depth due diligence on commercial, strategic and financial level;

• Build financial models that support our investment thesis;

• Acquire expertise through extensive market research in themes of interest within our target sectors and markets;

• Actively participate in meetings with inspiring founders and managers.

We are looking for

An ambitious and driven student with excellent academic performance. In addition:

• You have a fit with the lower mid-market and natural ability to connect with entrepreneurs;

• You are a analytical, charismatic and pragmatic person with a proactive attitude;

• You have strong communication skills to articulate and underpin concepts, propositions and theses, both verbal and written ;

• You have a outstanding academic track record, at least completion of Bachelor and currently studying Masters (Business, Finance, Investments, Accounting, Econometrics, Engineering etc.);

• Preferably you have internship experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity, or (strategy) consulting;

• You are comfortable with Microsoft (Excel/PowerPoint);

• Fluency in Dutch and English.

What do we offer

• Ability to gain insights and experience in an entrepreneurial setting;

• A fast-paced working environment with challenges which let you grow day by day;

• Experience all phases of a deal process due to our high deal volumes;

• Competitive salary (EUR 1.100 / month);

• Work with and learn from a highly experienced team;

• Delicious lunch and free access to our gym;

Passionate about PE, entrepreneurship, and a fast-paced working environment? Please send us your application (short motivation and CV) via thomas.hubert@hollandcapital.nl or +31 (0)6 46 44 26 11 .

* These requirements give an indication of the profile we are looking for in this position. Research shows that mainly male candidates apply at a 60% match and women at a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think this is the position for you? Then we invite you to apply.