Why Strada Partners?Strada Partners is a European growth-oriented investment firm founded in 2022 by Bart Wouters and Matthias Vandepitte, who have a combined 25+ years of experience in private equity. The team’s track record includes investments across industries, with a particular focus on software, tech-enabled service businesses and healthcare.We aim to build a concentrated portfolio of investments we can support over the longer term and provide with the necessary tools to compound growth on a pan-European level. We typically invest €10-50M of capital per investment and completed our first 3 platform investments since inception.We provide patient capital, with impatience to succeed. We are not afraid of the road less travelled.As we have just started out, you can be one of the first ones to leave a mark on our journey and support us in finding new opportunities and help grow our existing companies.What are we looking for?First-class business, economics, science or engineering degreeFinancial literacy with solid Microsoft Office skills (in particular Excel and Powerpoint)Problem solving skillsDown-to-earthEntrepreneurial mindset, initiative-driven and curiousFluent in English. French / Dutch or German is a plusPrior internship experience in banking, strategy consulting or PE is a plusWhat’s in it for you?Hands-on experience in all aspects of Private EquityPro-active sourcing of potential investment opportunities through desktop researchEvaluating inbound deal flowSupporting the investment decision making process through due diligence support, reference calls, market research, preparation of materials, etc.Assisting with projects for our existing portfolio companies and broader communityPreparing internal presentations, fund presentations, etc.Fast-paced learning environmentWorking in small and entrepreneurial team, directly with the founding PartnersFun working environment in center of Antwerp, but investing across Europe