Adams Street provides a comprehensive hands-on internship experience for undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in private markets.
SUMMER ANALYST PERSPECTIVES
Caleb’s Perspective as a 2nd Year Summer Analyst
Darlene’s Experience on the Information Technology Team
Michael’s Experience on the Secondary Investments Team
“I’ve enjoyed having the opportunity to participate in meaningful assignments that allow me to learn more about Product Strategy and build valuable skills.”
TEAM
Product Strategy
SCHOOL
New York University (NYU)
“I have really enjoyed attending weekly investment committee meetings with the Secondary Investments team. I also enjoyed getting to know members of the team – everyone has been very welcoming and helpful.”
TEAM
Secondary Investments
SCHOOL
Northwestern University
“What I’ve enjoyed the most so far about my internship at Adams Street is getting to provide my opinion on potential investment opportunities as early as the first week.”
TEAM
Growth Equity
SCHOOL
New York University (NYU)
“What I’ve enjoyed most about my internship experience is the people here — everyone is willing to make time to talk to me or help me learn something.”
TEAM
Secondary Investments
SCHOOL
Harvard University
“What I’ve enjoyed most is the willingness of people in the office to take a moment to introduce themselves, the firm, or just chat.”
TEAM
Investment Strategy and Risk Management
SCHOOL
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
“What I have enjoyed the most about my internship experience so far is getting to know my coworkers at our weekly team lunches!”
TEAM
Growth Equity
SCHOOL
University of Florida
“The first thing that hits you when you come into Adams Street is how suitable the environment is for learning despite the importance of the work getting done. While the pace has been high at times, everyone has been so kind to carefully explain concepts and processes. The atmosphere is amazing and I am grateful for that. I look forward to learning even more.”
TEAM
Secondary Investments
SCHOOL
University of Exeter
“I have enjoyed having the opportunity to work on several deals and attend investment committee meetings. I have been able to better understand how the team makes investment decisions and have been given the tools to form my own opinions on different companies. The trainings and weekly office hours have also been very insightful and have furthered my understanding of private credit and all the firm’s investment strategies.”
TEAM
Private Credit
SCHOOL
New York University (NYU)
“I’ve really enjoyed getting to know everyone in the office and the other interns in London. A highlight so far has to be running in the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge as part of the Adams Street team!”
TEAM
Primary Investments
SCHOOL
University of Cambridge
“I’ve really enjoyed the exposure to different members of the team from different locations.”
TEAM
Co-Investments
SCHOOL
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
“I have enjoyed the opportunity to take initiative in work, whether it be for an internal project, or driving deals forward.”
TEAM
Primary Investments
SCHOOL
University of Georgia
“I’ve enjoyed meeting everyone on the Private Credit Team. They’ve all been very supportive in this learning experience and have helped me to make the most out of this opportunity!”
TEAM
Private Credit
SCHOOL
University of Notre Dame
“Working through the entire deal process of Co-Investment opportunities from a range of different businesses and sectors has made this experience highly rewarding!”
TEAM
Co-Investments
SCHOOL
University of Bristol
“If people are a company’s most valuable asset, I can see why Adams Street has been able to be successful for so many decades.”
TEAM
Primary Investments
SCHOOL
University of Chicago
“I have enjoyed how everyone is super welcoming and makes me feel like I belong in IT.”
TEAM
IT
SCHOOL
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
“We have been introduced to many areas of IT such as Database, Quality Assurance, TFS Pipelines, and Data Integration. This has helped us understand which direction we can take in our future career.”
TEAM
IT
SCHOOL
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
“I have enjoyed that everyone is approachable and friendly. I’m not nervous to ask questions and eager to continue learning about the new topics we cover.”
TEAM
IT
SCHOOL
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Weekly webinars led by professionals across Adams Street’s platform providing exposure to and insights into the private equity, private credit, and venture capital markets.
Access to Adams Street proprietary online training resources to learn more about how to present more effectively in a meeting and Adams Street’s investment products.
Offered invitation to Internship Alumni Program which offers exclusive events, market update sessions, intern networking, and advisory sessions.
Opportunity to attend and build professional connections at social events.
“The first thing that hits you when you come into Adams Street is how suitable the environment is for learning despite the importance of the work getting done. While the pace has been high at times, everyone has been so kind to carefully explain concepts and processes. The atmosphere is amazing and I am grateful for that, I look forward to learning even more.”
– Ikem, Secondary Investments Intern, University of Exeter
