M&A and Direct Investment Internship Programme 2025–26 Capital Connection is hiring top-tier talent for our 2025–26 M&A and Direct Investment Internship Programme. This is your chance to get hands-on experience in live deals across technology M&A, growth fundraising, and direct investing, working closely with senior professionals in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
About Us Capital Connection is a technology-focused M&A and fundraising boutique, with mandates across Europe. We advise high-growth companies on capital raises and exits – and invest directly through our investment arm, Shyft, which acquires and scales service businesses using AI. Think of us as part-advisory, part-investor – and 100% focused on supporting technology founders and management teams to maximise value creation through smart dealmaking and growth.
Investment Analysis: Screen and analyse live M&A and investment opportunities, from Data companies to SaaS and satellite technology.
Drive sourcing campaigns, build founder relationships, and manage CRM follow-ups.
Financial Modelling: Prepare internal memos, valuation materials, and investor presentations.
Market Research: Deep-dive into industries, competitors, and investment themes.
Portfolio Support: Ideal Candidates We are looking for final-year students or recent graduates with a strong interest in M&A, technology, and entrepreneurship:
Studying or holding a degree in business, finance, economics, law, political sciences or engineering
Knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint (or the google equivalents) and prior financial modelling experience is an asset
Ideally you have done prior internships in related fields, including IB, PE, VC, or strategy
Fluent in English – complemented with another European language
Sharp thinker, proactive team player, hungry to learn
Duration: 3-6 months (full-time), with potential for ongoing collaboration for top performers
Location: Hybrid (Ghent based), with flexibility for remote work
Rolling applications – we are flexible for the right candidate
Our strength lies in combining top-tier M&A execution with a deep focus on technology and innovation. We believe in empowering our interns to take ownership early – from designing sourcing strategies to engaging directly with founders and management teams. Our internship programme is designed to be a launchpad for your career: a place to learn by doing, contribute meaningfully, and gain exposure to both advisory and investing. You will be supported by experienced professionals, challenged to think critically, and encouraged to grow into a future leader in technology M&A and investment.
Ready to start your journey in M&A and technology private equity? We accept applications on a rolling basis and will arrange interviews following an initial assessment of your skills and motivation.