Private Equity Intern (October - December 2026)

Who We Are

Carbyne Equity Partners is a private equity firm that invests in growing European businesses with strong market positions. Our focus sectors are Healthcare, Nutrition / Ingredients and Agricultural Technology, in which we benefit from an extensive network due to our entrepreneurial investor base. We partner with management teams and owners to develop businesses to the next level.

Your Role

As a Private Equity Intern at Carbyne, you will work closely with our investment team and gain hands-on exposure to the full private equity investment lifecycle. From day one, you will support live transactions, portfolio work, and thematic research, while developing a strong understanding of how investment decisions are made in practice.

In this role, you will:

· Lead a defined long-term project throughout the internship; taking ownership of the workstream, coordinating inputs, and driving progress under the guidance of the investment team

· Support the evaluation of potential investments across all stages of the investment process, from initial screening to execution

· Assist in building and reviewing financial models, business cases, and valuation analyses

· Prepare market and competitive analyses, including industry research and company benchmarking

· Support commercial and financial due diligence workstreams

· Contribute to portfolio company development with research and business analyses

· Work closely with investment team members in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with a strong interest in private equity and investing. The position is open starting in Q4 2026.

The ideal candidate will have:

· A strong academic background, preferably in business, economics, finance, or a related field, and be in the penultimate year of study or have recently completed a degree

· First practical experience through internships or working student roles, ideally in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, transaction services, or corporate finance

· Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial statements

· Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; prior exposure to financial modelling is preferred

· Strong attention to detail and a structured, proactive working style

· Fluency in English and German; other European languages are a plus

· A high level of motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn

· Ability to integrating AI tools in your daily workflow

Why Carbyne?

An internship at Carbyne offers a steep learning curve and meaningful exposure to private equity in a professional investment environment with direct exposure to live transactions.

We offer:

· Direct involvement in live transactions and portfolio work

· Close collaboration with experienced investment professionals

· A professional, supportive, and entrepreneurial team culture

· The opportunity to make a "first step" into a career in private equity and investing

How to Apply

We believe our success is driven by talented and committed individuals, and we look forward to meeting candidates who share our entrepreneurial mindset.

Please submit your cover letter, CV, and certificates to [email protected] or apply directly via LinkedIn.

Please note that candidates should be located in Hamburg, Germany, or open to relocating, and should hold a valid EU work permit.