Internship Program
Ascento Capital has had a successful internship program for many years with university and MBA students assisting part time. Interns are given valuable exposure to the transaction process, assist with research, pitch books, and attend client meetings. Interns are trained in the latest research and valuation techniques. Ascento Capital interns have gone on to Wall Street at such firms as Lazard, J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs.
Jay Kelly, Associate at Ascento Capital and MBA Candidate at NYU Stern
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn and develop under Ben’s mentorship during my time as an Associate at Ascento Capital. His expertise in investment banking is not just impressive but also immensely educational.
One of the most memorable aspects of working with Ben was his dedication to his team’s development. He always showed genuine care and was consistently willing to invest extra time to answer any questions that arose.
Furthermore, Ben provided me with unparalleled insight into the Tech M&A space. Under his mentorship, I had the opportunity to meaningfully engage with incredibly exciting clients in ways that I would not have been able to elsewhere. For anyone looking to learn more about the M&A space and get hands-on experience facilitating transactions, I couldn’t recommend Ben and Ascento Capital more highly.
Veronica Venditti, Associate
I had the privilege to be a part of the program at Ascento Capital, where I gained unparalleled hands-on experience in Tech M&A. Ascento Capital provided me with direct exposure to live deals and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to transactions. Unlike many other programs, I wasn’t just shadowing. I was actively engaged in deal execution, financial modeling, and market analysis, which gave me a deep understanding of the M&A process that I couldn’t have received elsewhere.
One of the most rewarding aspects was the level of responsibility and trust placed in me. Working closely with Ben, who has deep expertise in Tech M&A, provided great mentorship and insight. His guidance helped me develop a strong foundation that will undoubtedly support my success in my future roles.
For those seeking a truly immersive and educational experience that will prepare you for a career in investment banking, I can’t recommend this program enough!
Industry Expert Program
Ascento Capital seeks industry experts for our referral program. Ascento Capital helps technology companies with M&A and capital raises. The deal size sweet spot is $20 million to $200 million. The industry expert who introduces a deal to Ascento Capital receives 20% of the success fee. We look for industry experts who are enthusiastic about technology and have senior level connections they seek to monetize.
Rikard Lundqvist, CEO | CTO | International Leadership | Advisor | Investor | Entrepreneur | BoD | Innovator | Strategy | Technology | M&A | Visionary
I had a great experience working with Ben on a sell-side M&A transaction for Proant, a leading IoT antenna company in Sweden. I have known Ben for many years and worked with him effectively in the past on mutual clients. I referred Ben to Proant per a client introduction agreement and Ben successfully closed the Proant transaction. I highly recommend working with Ben.