Private Equity Intern

About VerdeVista Partners

VerdeVista Partners is executing a regional consolidation of the landscaping, tree, snow, and related property-service industry sectors, creating an operationally-synergistic powerhouse before exiting to a financial or strategic acquirer in 10 years. Through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence, we are setting the gold standard in quality, employment opportunities, and client satisfaction. Our leadership team is comprised of accomplished professionals, senior executives from Merrill Lynch, DuPont, CitiGroup, and industry platforms with expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), finance, operations, and strategy, offering a rare opportunity for interns to work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on exposure to the entire deal lifecycle.

Role Overview

This unpaid internship is ideal for ambitious and disciplined individuals looking to break into Investment Banking, Private Equity, Business Operations, or Business Development. Interns will get the opportunity to play a critical role in deal flow cultivation, market research, financial analysis, business operations, and overall deal execution processes. You will gain real-world experience in:

• Identifying and sourcing acquisition opportunities
• Conducting market research and outreach to business owners
• Screening and qualifying potential acquisition targets
• Developing financial models to assess business viability
• Assisting with due diligence and deal structuring
• Interacting with private credit and traditional financial lenders
• Raising equity from allocators (family offices, endowments, and UHNW individuals)
• and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted market research to identify acquisition opportunities in the property services sector and related industries.
• Develop and execute outreach strategies and assist in deal sourcing through emails, calls, and market campaigns.
• Screen businesses for fit based on VerdeVista’s acquisition criteria (EBITDA, operations, leadership, etc.).
• Collaborate with leadership to create financial models and preliminary deal structures.
• Assist in data analysis and compiling due diligence materials for active opportunities.
• Track outreach efforts and help refine the firm’s dealflow pipeline.
• Support the team in building and maintaining relationships with industry professionals, sellers, and lenders.
• Fund-raising support.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in Private Equity and M&A deal sourcing.
• Exposure to the entire deal lifecycle: from target identification to deal structuring.
• Development of financial modeling, market analysis, and communication skills.
• The ability to work closely with VerdeVista’s leadership and board of directors.
• The opportunity to contribute to building a growing firm with a unique consolidation strategy.
• Letters of recommendation for noteworthy work from seasoned executives.

This internship provides high-value, real-world experience that can serve as a stepping stone for careers in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or sales-focused business development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ambition, Hunger, Discipline.
• Mandatory on-call availability (24hrs).
• Eloquence, and 100% Fluency in English.
• Strong sales skills and persuasive ability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in Private Equity, M&A, or Business Development.
• Ability to conduct market research and think strategically.
• Keen ability to work remotely and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be located in the US or Canada during entirety of Internship.

Qualifications

• College Junior, Senior, Graduate or Entrepreneur (no degree required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Outreach/sales experience is a plus.
• Financial modeling experience is a bonus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or current studies in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering — or entrepreneurial experience in lieu of a degree.