Intern, Business Development (Summer 2026)

Manhattan Beach, CA

Internship to Full Time

K1 Investment Management

Student (College)

Do you have a passion for learning about various business models and understanding what separates strong performing companies from weak ones? Have you ever envisioned yourself identifying the next category-leading business? Do you get energized by discussing strategy and growth levers with upper management?

K1 is seeking a Private Equity Business Development Intern for our Manhattan Beach Office. Interns will learn the ins and outs of what makes an interesting investment prospect and will have the opportunity to work closely alongside senior team members. Interns will develop an expansive knowledge of various business models and the fundamentals of Private Equity business analysis. We encourage applicants of all majors to apply. At the conclusion of the internship program, top performers may be eligible to receive full-time offers to join the Business Development team.

Responsibilities:

Support and shadow day-to-day Business Development operations;
Work within our proprietary systems to assist with data uploading and cleanliness;
Shadow calls with management and assist in company analysis;
Participate in direct outreach to target companies;
Support current team members in various responsibilities, as assigned.

Requirements:

Current Sophomore-level standing from all majors (rising Senior during Summer 2026)
High intellectual curiosity and strong people skills;
Self-starter; ambitious; team-oriented;
Exemplary communication and relationship skills (verbal and written);
Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive attitude;
Preferred (first generation college students are encouraged to apply).

Additional Perks:

Opportunity for full-time offer at the end of the internship.
Lunch provided in-office every day.

About K1:
K1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies, with over $20 billion AUM.
Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the firm partners with innovative management teams to build category leaders that deploy AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally.

Through its affiliate, K1 Operations LLC, the firm supports portfolio companies in accelerating growth – both organically and inorganically – by focusing on leadership development, technological innovation, and operational excellence.

Dedicated to transforming industries, K1 has collaborated with over 250 enterprise software companies since inception.

As of the date of this posting, K1 Investment Management, LLC reasonably expects to pay $30/hour for the position of Intern, Business Development.

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