Investment Analyst Intern

Duration: e.g., Summer 2026 / 10–12 weeks

Compensation: [Unpaid + potential bonus tied to deal success]

About the Firm

River Cove Capital is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single small-to-medium-sized business. The firm is actively sourcing acquisition opportunities across fragmented industries, with a focus on durable, cash-flowing businesses.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the founder in a hands‑on, high‑impact role across deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution.

Role Overview

As a Search Fund Intern, you will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and engaging with potential acquisition targets. This is not a typical internship—you will gain direct exposure to private equity, entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), and small business M&A.

You will work closely with the founder on live deals and help build the pipeline of companies that could ultimately become the platform business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential acquisition targets across industries

• Build and manage target lists using tools like LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, and Google

• Conduct outbound email and phone outreach to business owners and brokers

• Track outreach efforts and responses in CRM systems

Market Research & Industry Analysis

• Analyze industries to identify attractive sectors for acquisition

• Evaluate market size, competition, growth trends, and fragmentation

• Prepare industry briefs and investment memos

Financial & Business Analysis

• Review financial statements and CIMs (Confidential Information Memorandums)

• Identify key risks and diligences questions

Deal Execution Support

• Prepare materials for investor updates and presentations

• Take notes on calls with brokers, owners, and advisors

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to private equity and M&A

• Experience sourcing and evaluating real acquisition opportunities

• Mentorship from a founder actively buying a business

• A front‑row seat to the full lifecycle of a deal

• Strong preparation for careers in private equity, investment banking, or entrepreneurship