Small Business Investing Scholars Program (Private Equity): Summer 2025 Analyst

The Small Business Investing Scholars Program (“SBIS”), powered by Avante Capital Partners,  provides a unique opportunity for women, students of color, and first-generation college students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in private alternative asset management (private equity, private credit and real estate) and finance. 

Small businesses are the engine of the US economy. We want to ensure the diversity of the US population is reflected in the investors and owners of these businesses which inspired us to establish the SBIS Program – a program intended to create a more inclusive industry by promoting gender, racial, and ethnic diversity.

The SBIS Program accepts students from a wide variety of academic disciplines and does not require previous knowledge of alternative assets or finance. 

Program Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/54332191

What to Expect:
You will get the chance to meet and interact with leaders in the industry and understand the career paths available across a variety of businesses. Your training will also be complemented with on-the-job experience at your assigned firm with mentorship and networking opportunities which may include, company field trips, lunch & learns, and industry panels. You will also learn more about the SBIC Program and the role of SBICs within the U.S. economy (https://www.sbia.org/fund-resources/sbic/)

Details:
● 8 - week paid internship: June 2025 - August 2025
● Virtual orientation provided the first week of the program
● Virtual weekly Lunch and Learn information sessions with industry leaders
● Virtual and nationwide In-person internship opportunities available

Who Should Apply:
This internship is open to undergraduate students who identify as a member of any under-represented minority and who are rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors.

Who We’re Looking For:
• Passionate individuals inspired by diversity and inclusion in a professional setting.
• Curious and inquisitive students who are eager to learn.
• Candidates with strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Applicants with a basic understanding of Excel and various other technical skills.

When:
The 8-week SBIS Internship Program runs from June 16, 2025 through August 8, 2025.

Where:
Participating private alternative asset management firms across the country host interns in various modalities including: virtual, in-person, and hybrid opportunities.
 

The Program is open, but not limited, to: 

• Individuals who identify as a person of color according to US Census Bureau

       (e.g. African-American, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native) OR identifies as a woman

Organizations participating in the Small Business Investing Scholars Program do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law.

Please contact Gabriella@sbicscholars.com or Rosales@avantecap.com if you have any questions.