Founders Associate Internship M&A

About Aretea

Backed by renowned investors such as Cherry Ventures and Tengelmann, Aretea brings together Germany’s leading cybersecurity companies and turns individual excellence into a shared shield. Our principle: security through synergies.

Each company that joins Aretea is already outstanding in its field. Together, they gain new perspectives for their people, a stronger offering for their customers, and a legacy that becomes part of something bigger - fair, transparent, and long-term.

The Role

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial M&A Intern to join our team in Berlin.
You’ll work directly with the two founders on everything from sourcing and deal evaluation to outreach and early integration. No layers, no corporate politics - just meaningful work with real exposure.

If you’re curious about M&A, private equity, and how to actually build a company group from the ground up, this is it

What You’ll Work On

• Partner Sourcing & Identification
• Outreach Activities
• Analysis of Financial Statements
• Valuations & Deal Structuring
• Support in all DD processes
• Presentations to the Investment Committee

What You’ll Learn

• How to actually execute M&A - from thesis to handshake.
• How to assess great businesses beyond spreadsheets.
• How to scale through partnerships, not just capital.
• How to operate fast, structured, and founder-first.

What We’re Looking For

• Studies in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar.
• First experience in M&A, PE/VC, consulting, or startup.
• Solid Excel & PowerPoint - financial modeling is a plus.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Fluent in German & English

Why Aretea

• Direct exposure: Work hand-in-hand with the founders on live deals.
• Real impact: Your work feeds directly into investment and strategic decisions.

Learning velocity: Get feedback, context, and hands-on experience daily.

• Entrepreneurial vibe: Fast, lean, no bureaucracy.
• Fair pay & flexibility: Hybrid setup in Berlin.