Intern, Business Development

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided in-office daily

Potential for full-time offer

Job summary

K1 Investment Management is seeking a Business Development Intern for Summer 2027 in Manhattan Beach, CA. You will work closely with senior team members, gaining hands-on exposure to business models and private equity prospects.

This internship emphasizes research, outreach, and data-cleanliness in proprietary systems, with a clear path to a full-time offer after the program. Lunch is provided in-office daily, and you will develop essential communication and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• High intellectual curiosity and strong people skills.
• Self-starter, ambitious and team-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Research industries and target companies.
• Assist with outreach to target companies.
• Shadow calls with management of target companies.
• Support daily Business Development operations.
• Maintain data cleanliness in proprietary systems.
• Assist team members with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

People skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

First-gen-friendly

Job description

K1 Investment Management is looking for a Business Development Intern for Summer 2027. This role is perfect for students eager to learn about business models and investment prospects. Interns will work closely with experienced team members, gaining valuable insights into the Private Equity world while contributing to real projects.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with research on industries and target companies
• Participate in outreach to target companies
• Shadow calls with management of target companies
• Support daily Business Development operations
• Help maintain data cleanliness in proprietary systems
• Assist team members with various tasks as needed

What You Need

• High intellectual curiosity and strong people skills
• Self-starter, ambitious, and team-oriented
• Exemplary communication and relationship skills (verbal and written)
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive attitude
• First generation college students are encouraged to apply

What You’ll Love

• Opportunity for a full-time offer after the internship
• Lunch provided in-office every day
• Work closely with senior team members
• Gain knowledge of business models and Private Equity analysis

About the Firm

• K1 is a values-driven firm focused on building category leaders in technology
• Invested in over 275 companies since inception
• Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California
• Specializes in small-cap AI-powered software investments