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K1 Investment Management · 4 months ago

Analyst, Business Development (Fall 2026)

Manhattan Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $85K/yr

K1 Investment Management is one of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies, headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California. They are seeking a Private Equity Business Development Analyst to identify and build relationships with executives at potential investment candidates and develop an understanding of business fundamentals within the enterprise software sector.

Enterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesSoftwareVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Identifying new flagship investments in B2B software by prospecting and driving relationships with executives across numerous vertical and horizontal technologies

Managing and driving strategic M&A opportunities for existing portfolio companies

Developing and executing on investment theses within enterprise software

Conducting proprietary market research within enterprise software

Expanding K1's relationship network with key industry contacts

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Analytical capabilitiesCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial spiritLeadership abilityTeam orientationAttention to detailWork ethic

Required

Demonstrated leadership ability

Initiative, professional ambition, team orientation

Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit

Excellent analytical and communications capabilities, organizational discipline, attention to detail

Strong work ethic and interest in learning about private equity and the enterprise software industry

Ability to build trust and support with senior executives as the face of K1

GED/HS Diploma- first generation college students are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Unlimited PTO, plus holidays

401(k) plans & profit sharing

Company and teamwide outings

Volunteer opportunities and intramural K1 sports teams

Electric vehicle stipend.

Company

K1 Investment Management

K1 Investment Management is a B2B enterprise SaaS software investment firm.

Founded in 2011

Manhattan Beach, California, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.k1im.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Kellen Haines

Principal

Neil Malik

Managing Partner

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