Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Basis Equity is a private investment and holding company that acquires and builds lower-middle-market businesses. The Investment & Operations Intern will support acquisition sourcing and diligence, conduct industry and market research, assist with portfolio company needs, and help source candidates for open roles.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain target lists of acquisition candidates — company, owner, estimated revenue, succession signals
- Research industries and local markets we're considering entering
- Draft outreach to business owners and sit in on early exploratory calls
- Help maintain our deal log: ask prices, deal structures, and why we passed
- Competitive and market research for our operating companies
- Sourcing and screening candidates for open roles at portfolio companies
- Ad hoc analysis for whatever the operators need that week
Skills
- You're a sophomore or junior interested in investment banking, private equity, or a corporate development or analyst path
- You do need to be genuinely curious about how small businesses work, comfortable writing clearly, and willing to pick up the phone
- Fully remote, 10–15 hours per week
- September through December 2026, with potential to extend
- Flexible scheduling around classes; we'll set a standing weekly call
Benefits
- Fully remote
- Flexible scheduling around classes; we'll set a standing weekly call
- Eligible for academic credit if your school offers it
- Strong performers may continue into spring
- I'm happy to be a real reference regardless
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