Summer 2026 Private Equity Associate-Tech / Accel KKR
Accel-KKRHow to Apply:
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"Hey [X],
I hope all is well. By way of introduction, my name is [X], a current [X] year analyst on the [X Firm, X Group] team. I'm interested in Tech PE opportunities and a friend shared with me an opportunity pipelined by [X headhunter firm] for Accel-KKR in [X].
I'm interested! I attached my resume below for your consideration. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide.
Thank you,
[X]"
Recruiter: Carter Pierce
Firm: Accel-KKR
Accel-KKR (AKKR) targets middle market enterprise software and tech-enabled services companies that are growth-oriented, profitable businesses, and strong leaders in niche markets. AKKR has averaged 50 deals each year for the last few years across platforms, add-ons and exits, and has raised over $10Bn in the last three years – $4.4Bn for Buyout Fund VII, $920M for Emerging Buyout Fund II, $2.2Bn for Strategic Capital fund, $1.35Bn for Growth Capital Fund IV, and $1.7Bn for a continuation vehicle. AKKR ranks #1 in the world for aggregate performance ranking according to the HEC-Dow Jones Private Equity Performance Rankings.
- Accel-KKR’s Buyout team, a majority investment strategy focused on larger businesses, is split between Menlo Park and Atlanta. Recent investments include INX, Accertify, VisiQuate, and LeagueApps. This team is hiring three (3) more 2026 Associates to join their team in either Menlo Park or Atlanta.
- Accel-KKR’s Emerging Buyout team (EBO), a majority investment strategy focused on smaller businesses investing out of its second fund, is primarily split between Menlo Park and Chicago. Investments to highlight include: Residex, Ntracts, and Blue Mountain. This team is hiring two (2) 2026 Associates to join their team in either Menlo Park or Chicago.
About the Role:
- The firm is seeking an Associate to join in 2026
- Tech investing role with opportunity in Chicago, Atlanta, or Menlo Park
- Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting experience completed by next summer
- Lean, early-stage team amongst KKR's larger platform to leverage the firm's entire suite of resources