Private Equity Internship Buy-out Investment Team Munich

Internship - Fortino Capital Private Equity Buy-out Investment Team

Start Date: January 2026

Duration: 3-6 Months
Location:Munich

Are you ready to accelerate your career in private equity and work on real transactions from day one

If youre looking for an internship where you only build slides or take notes this isnt for you. If you want to dive into live deals build investment conviction work directly with senior investors and engage with founders and C-level executiveskeep reading.

What makes this internship worth your time

Youll step into a role where your work genuinely matters. Instead of being a small cog in a large machine you become a valued contributor in a high-performing buyout investment team that actively shapes the German B2B software landscape.

What will you actually get to do

From the moment you join you will be hands-on across the full investment lifecycle:

Work on Live Deals

• Analyze financials and build valuation models that directly influence investment decisions

• Manage independent workstreams and collaborate with advisors

• Present findings that will be discussed in real investment committees

Source New Opportunities

• Dive into software market research and develop your own investment theses

• Identify high-potential founders and companies

• Help shape the next platform or add-on acquisition

Support Portfolio Value Creation

• Work closely with C-level teams at PE-backed software companies

• Contribute to organic and inorganic growth initiatives

• Help map potential add-on targets and analyze strategic fit

This is the type of exposure and responsibility that prepares you for a long-term career in private equity or any high-impact commercial role.

Why you might be a great fit

You will thrive here if you want more than a name on your CVyou want deep learning autonomy and trust.

Youre likely a strong match if you have:

• At least 4 semesters of studies in Business Engineering or a quantitative field

• Experience in Investment Banking Strategy Consulting or Private Equity

• Strong financial modelling valuation and process understanding

• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint abilities

• A strong interest in software technology and the DACH deal environment

• A structured analytical mindset paired with strong communication skills

• A proactive curious and energetic personality

Ready to build your PE skillset where it actually counts

If you want an internship where you can:

Work closely with experienced investors

See the inside of real transactions

Build an investment toolkit that top firms look for

Learn in a dynamic collaborative team environment

then this is your chance.

Apply today and take the next step toward your private equity career.

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About Us

Fortino Capital is a leading European investor focused on B2B software. For more than ten years weve been partnering with founders to help build and scale strong software businesses. With around 1bn in committed capital weve invested in 23 B2B software companies since 2013. In the past three years weve also expanded our footprint in Germany acquiring four software companies in the small- and mid market segment.