INTERNSHIP – ELEVATE (formerly Small-Mid Buyout) – PARIS – S1 2027

Eurazeo Elevate Team presentation 

Eurazeo Elevate invests in European SMEs with leading market positions & differentiated business models. It accelerates the transformation of companies through international and operational development with notably active buy-and build strategy to open new geographies or products lines creating more international and diversified platforms. Eurazeo Elevate targets majority investment with ticket size from €75m to €150m for a valuation ranging from €100m to €400m. 

Responsibilities 

Eurazeo Elevate offers interns the chance to engage in the direct acquisition of mid-sized companies in tech, B2B services & healthcare sectors. You will be involved in the review and evaluation of transactions, supporting the team in the due diligence, structuring and financing. You also have the opportunity to contribute to the monitoring of existing portfolio companies. You will be part of the Investment Team of Eurazeo Elevate based in Paris, Munich & London, composed of c. 30 investment professionals. 

Primary responsibilities will include: 

Strategic and financial analysis of investment opportunities (market analysis, competitive positioning, business model…) 

Drafting of Investment Committee’s memos 

Financial modeling (business plan, operational model, LBO, structuring, financing, returns on investment, analysis of scenarios and sensitivities) 

Participation to meetings with the different parties involved (management meetings, consultants, lawyers, bankers…) 

Companies’ valuation: multiples of comparables, DCF, sum of parts… 

Monitoring of portfolio companies: build-up analysis, reporting analysis… 

Key success factors & Qualifications  

Eurazeo seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, with strong analytical & quantitative skills and have demonstrated excellence in prior experiences. In particular, the successful candidate should have  

Academic background: 2nd / 3rd year student in a top-ranked Business School, Engineering School, Science Po, Dauphine 

Previous experience in finance (PE, VC, M&A, TS) or strategy consulting  

Knowledge of corporate finance & accounting basics with interest for investment 

Reliability, curiosity and initiative  

Autonomy and multi-tasking 

Integrity and team spirit 

Fluent in French & English 

Mastering of Microsoft Office suite (Excel / Powerpoint / Word)