M&A Analyst - Intern (France)

About the role

As an M&A Analyst Intern, you will support Everfield's M&A team throughout the investment lifecycle, from market mapping and opportunity assessment to valuation, due diligence and transaction execution. You will gain hands-on exposure to live transactions while developing a strong understanding of vertical software business models and the European technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Research and map vertical software markets across France
• Identify and assess potential acquisition opportunities
• Analyse companies' business models, markets, competitive positioning and financial performance
• Build valuation analyses and review software-specific metrics, including recurring revenue, retention, growth and profitability
• Prepare company profiles, investment materials and internal recommendations
• Support financial, commercial and operational due diligence
• Assist the team throughout transaction execution and closing
• Engage with founders and business owners as part of the origination process
• Maintain accurate company and transaction data in the CRM
• Contribute to AI and automation initiatives across sourcing, screening and internal M&A processes

Requirements

• Currently completing a Master's degree in finance, business or engineering
• Previous experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction services or a similar environment
• Understanding of financial statements, valuation methods and M&A processes
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and synthesis skills
• Interest in software, technology and recurring-revenue business models
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional fluency in French and English
• German or Spanish would be an advantage
• Your Profile
• Curious about software, technology and entrepreneurship
• Tenacious, energetic and comfortable engaging with founders and senior executives
• Proactive and eager to take ownership of your work
• Structured and attentive to detail, with the discipline to follow established processes
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Able to adapt quickly and continuously improve the way work is delivered
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on and internationally minded
• Why Join Everfield?
• Gain meaningful, end-to-end exposure to European software M&A
• Work directly on live sourcing, valuation and due diligence activities
• Develop a strong understanding of vertical software business models
• Take ownership of projects from the beginning of your internship
• Join an entrepreneurial and international team in a rapidly growing European software ecosystem

Benefits

Additional Information

About Everfield Everfield is a long-term investor and growth partner for European vertical market and specialist software companies. We acquire successful, mission-critical software businesses and support them in accelerating sustainable growth while preserving their entrepreneurial identity. Our growing ecosystem brings together ambitious teams and software companies operating across a wide range of industries throughout Europe.

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