Part-Time Deal Sourcing Intern
July 07, 2025
by an intermediary from Cornell University - SC Johnson College of Business in New York, NY, USA
Company Outreach Intern (Part-Time)
Location: Remote / NYC
Type: Internship (Part-Time, ~10–20 hours/week)
Compensation: Unpaid
Early stage entrepreneurial M&A Boutique focused on identifying exceptional small to mid-sized businesses. As we scale our outreach to business owners across various industries, we’re looking for a highly motivated intern to join us in the search process.
What You’ll Do
Research and identify potential acquisition targets using online databases, LinkedIn, and proprietary tools
Support outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone to introduce our firm and gauge interest
Track outreach efforts and update CRM and deal pipeline tools
Help draft personalized messages and outreach campaigns
Monitor and respond to inbound leads from business owners
Support market mapping in targeted industry verticals
Who You Are
Curious and proactive
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented and organized — you can manage multiple leads and updates without letting anything fall through the cracks
Interest in entrepreneurship, small business, M&A, or private equity
Comfortable with spreadsheets, CRMs, and doing light research
Previous experience in sales, recruiting, research, or similar roles is a plus
What You’ll Gain
Firsthand exposure to the deal sourcing process in private equity / searchfunds
Experience engaging directly with business owners
Mentorship from experienced operators and investors
Potential to grow into a full-time role or receive strong referrals
Flexible work environment that values autonomy and results
To Apply:
Send a short note about yourself and attach your resume or LinkedIn to redacted Bonus if you’ve reached out to someone cold before — tell us how it went!
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