Search Fund MBA Intern

Search Fund MBA Intern — Summer 2025 (Atlanta | In-Person)

About Dumu Holdings

Dumu Holdings is an entrepreneur-led investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single, high-quality small business. Backed by a select group of long-term investors, we aim to take over from a retiring founder and lead the business into its next phase of growth.

We are focused on essential service sectors—such as water, waste management, environmental services, and community infrastructure—where operational excellence and care for people can unlock transformative long-term value.

Dumu Holdings is led by Diana Mongare, an HBS MBA with nearly a decade of experience across management consulting and private equity. She began her career at McKinsey & Company, advising Fortune 500 companies and governments. She also worked at BlackRock’s Decarbonization Partners, investing in high-growth companies focused on climate tech and sustainability. Beyond investing, Diana has scaled three small businesses in waste management, fashion retail, and experiential events—giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to build and lead high-performing teams.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated MBA Intern to join Dumu Holdings full-time from June 2 to July 31, 2025. The role is in-person preferred in Atlanta, GA. Interns will receive a modest stipend and a milestone-based success fee for significant contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct industry research and thesis development aligned with our investment criteria
• Build detailed industry landscapes and identify promising acquisition targets
• Perform outreach campaigns via email, phone, and LinkedIn to business owners and brokers
• Analyze financial statements, normalize earnings, and assess business quality
• Build and iterate simple valuation models (e.g., LBOs, sensitivity tables, returns analysis)
• Assist in due diligence, including operational, financial, and competitive assessments
• Draft investment memos and support deal execution processes
• Collaborate with and mentor undergraduate interns as part of the broader team
   

Qualifications

• Current or incoming MBA student (pre-, in-, or post-MBA), with 3+ years of professional experience
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel proficiency required)
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, search funds, private equity, or operating small businesses
• High degree of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Atlanta-based or willing to spend the summer in Atlanta preferred

To Apply

Please send your resume and two short paragraphs explaining why you're best suited for the role to diana@dumuholdings.com . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.