Private Equity Analyst

Offre de Stage

Idus Capital is the first search fund in the MENA region. It’s run by a team of entrepreneurs with success investing in, operating, and growing private companies. We seek to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with an initial enterprise value between $2.0 - $20.0 million. We are funded by over 15 seasoned entrepreneurs, executives and investors. The Managing Partner at Idus Capital is a graduate of IESE Business School (Top 10 MBA according to Financial Times), Ecole Supérieur d’Electricité (SUPELEC) and has a background in middle market advisory, business development, entrepreneurship and strategy.





The internship will involve a hands on learning experience with many of the core activities involved with running a startup private equity firm.

An Analyst should expect to develop a fundamental knowledge of the process by which middle market companies are bought and sold. Analysts will also gain a working understanding of the industry participants involved in middle market transactions and the motivating factors driving their behavior.



Details of Analyst Role

• Research and identify attractive industries based on Idus Capital’s investment criteria



• Develop investment theses and an understanding of business models for selected

industries



• Production of emails/letters for targeted small businesses



• Review of confidential information on potential acquisitions; Business opportunity

modeling



• Participation in phone calls with investment bankers and small business owners



• Significant mentorship from Idus Capital’s Managing Partner and weekly meetings to

discuss progress



• Pay / Sponsorship: Unpaid internship



• Hours per Week: 30 to 40 hours per week



• Duration: 12 weeks



Who Should Apply



• Highly motivated candidates who have a strong and proven interest in the fields of private equity, entrepreneurship and finance.



• Candidates who have a nature curiosity for how businesses work, a tenacious attitude towards research, are resourceful and have the ability to think independently.



• Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a top-tier institution.



• Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and resume to:

hhaddouti@vc-alternative.com.