Private Equity Internship

Why Strada Partners?
Strada Partners is a European growth-oriented investment firm founded in 2022 by Bart Wouters and Matthias Vandepitte, who have a combined 25+ years of experience in private equity. The team's track record includes investments across industries, with a particular focus on software, tech-enabled service businesses and healthcare.

We aim to build a concentrated portfolio of investments we can support over the longer term and provide with the necessary tools to compound growth on a pan-European level. We typically invest €5-50M of capital per investment and completed our 9 platform investments since inception.

We provide patient capital, with impatience to succeed. We are not afraid of the road less travelled.

What are we looking for?

• First-class business, economics, science or engineering degree
• Financial literacy with solid Microsoft Office skills (in particular Excel and Powerpoint)
• Problem solving skills
• Down-to-earth
• Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative-driven and curious
• Fluent in English. French / Dutch or German is a plus
• Prior internship experience in banking, strategy consulting or PE is a plus

What's in it for you?

• Hands-on experience in all aspects of Private Equity

• Pro-active sourcing of potential investment opportunities through desktop research

• Evaluating inbound deal flow
• Supporting the investment decision making process through due diligence support, reference calls, market research, preparation of materials, etc.
• Assisting with projects for our existing portfolio companies and broader community

• Preparing internal presentations, fund presentations, etc.

• Fast-paced learning environment

• Working in small and entrepreneurial team, directly with the founding Partners
• Fun working environment in center of Antwerp, but investing across Europe