Investment Analyst Intern — January 2027
Partech Africa
Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria · Africa
Role type
Private Equity, VC & Private Credit
Experience
Internship
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Summary
Join Partech Africa’s investment team in Nairobi or Lagos for an internship starting in January 2027. Work spans sourcing, investment analysis and research into African technology markets.
About the role
The Africa team backs technology companies from seed-plus through growth. This internship provides direct exposure to founders and the investment process, combining opportunity assessment with research that helps the team understand markets and build its investment judgement.
Key responsibilities
Screen investment opportunities, identify companies worth pursuing and present potential targets at internal team meetings.
Review pitch decks, contribute to initial assessments and meet entrepreneurs as the team evaluates incoming investment opportunities.
Support detailed company analysis and due diligence, translating research findings into clear investment memoranda for team discussion.
Investigate sectors and subsectors within the fund’s target markets, producing detailed research and contributing to the Partech Africa report.
Key requirements
Master’s programme in business, engineering or equivalent, with an initial meaningful experience in VC, private equity, M&A or consulting.
Strong analytical and writing skills, a structured approach to data and the ability to handle several projects and deadlines.
Fluent English, curiosity about African technology and entrepreneurship, sound ethics and strong interpersonal skills; availability to work on site.
One internship with Nairobi or Lagos as alternative locations. Apply through Partech’s Workable form; no closing date is stated.
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