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Business model analysis
Investment decision support
Sector research
Financial modeling
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Key skills
Business model analysis, Investment decision support, Sector research
Qualifications
Currently enrolled bachelor's/master's student or recent graduate, Excellent academic track record
Typical backgrounds
Investment Banking, Private Equity
Experience
Internship level with relevant prior experience
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Role overview
3-month private equity internship at Tikehau's London office supporting Benelux and London investment teams, focusing on business model analysis, sector research, and direct contribution to investment decisions in an entrepreneurial environment.
Bachelor's/Master's students or recent graduates with excellent academics and prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting, particularly those with Dutch/Flemish language skills.
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Competing against top-tier university students with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BCG, or Bain internships.
Also facing candidates with prior PE exposure at KKR, Blackstone, or European mid-market funds.
Dutch/Flemish speakers have significant advantage.
Bulge bracket IB interns
MBB consulting backgrounds
Prior PE experience candidates
Dutch/Flemish language speakers
Risk
Who usually gets rejected for this role?
High competition from candidates with multiple finance internships.
Risk of being overlooked without clear IB/PE/consulting experience.
October start date means limited application window.
Intense competition from experienced candidates
Short application timeline
Visa requirements for non-EU candidates
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Overview
This global finance firm is seeking an intern to join their London office from October 1st through the end of December, supporting their Benelux and London investment teams. As an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on creating long-term value through active engagement with portfolio companies, they offer interns the opportunity to work directly with hands-on investment professionals and contribute meaningfully to investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build deep sector and company knowledge through direct engagement with successful corporate leaders across Europe and beyond
- Analyze and dissect business models to support informed investment decision-making
- Contribute directly to investment decisions made by the firm
- Support the Benelux and London investment teams on active transactions and portfolio management
- Collaborate with the team of hands-on investment professionals on various projects
Skills & Experience
- Currently enrolled as a bachelor\'s or master\'s student, or recent graduate
- Excellent academic track record
- Relevant prior internship or work experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting
- Strong communication skills and collaborative approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem-solving mindset with high motivation
- Demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors
- Fluency in Dutch/Flemish is advantageous
Why This Role Stands Out
This internship offers direct exposure to senior corporate leaders and real impact on investment decisions within an entrepreneurial environment. The firm values collective effort, international mindset, and provides opportunities for team members to inspire and challenge each other while building better businesses through active partnership with portfolio companies.