Intern, Business Development (Summer 2026) at K1 Manhattan Beach, CA

K1; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for full-time offer at end

Lunch provided in-office every day

Job summary

K1 Investment Management, LLC in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Summer 2026 Private Equity Business Development Intern. You will learn how strong investment prospects are identified and analyzed, working closely with senior team members to understand various business models and growth levers.

Expected to participate in research, outreach to target companies, and daily BD operations while gaining hands-on exposure to private equity fundamentals. Internship may lead to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current junior-level standing (rising senior for Summer 2026).
• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter and team-oriented.
• Interest in learning private equity and business models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship skills

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Intern, Business Development (Summer 2026) job at K1. Manhattan Beach, CA.

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

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

Requirements

• Current Junior‑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

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