Search Fund and Private Equity Internship - Summer 2025

About the Fund: Payette Search is a privately backed search fund focused on acquiring a single, stable, recession-resistant business. Operated under discreet ownership, the fund is coordinated by a small team with experience in finance, operations, and research. Internship Experience: Interns are paired together and actively contribute to the ongoing efforts of Payette Search. Throughout the internship, they will: - Conduct market research to identify attractive industries - Build detailed industry reports and pitch decks - Source and evaluate potential acquisition targets - Perform preliminary financial analysis and company profiling - Present findings to the coordination team for feedback Why Join: This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in investment analysis, strategy, and research. Interns will walk away with tangible deliverables, mentorship, and a full market research project including due diligence and valuations. Logistics: Duration: 8-12+ weeks, on rolling basis Format: Remote Time Commitment: ~6–8 hours/week (flexible) Structure: Paired with one other intern Compensation: Unpaid All applications on SearchFunder are welcomed. For further, stronger consideration, email Resume and Cover Letter to redacted with the following questions answered: 1) What experiences and skills prepare you for a role in Private Equity? 2) How well do you work with a partner/team? What attributes do you bring? 3) What sectors are you most interested in working in?