Performance Based comp for PE Intern -- Bullshit?

Hey guys. I'm an undergrad and I recently saw a LinkedIn posting for a private equity internship for a spring/summer intern. One thing that caught my eye is that the compensation is "performance-based" and the fund promises at least 100k to be paid for every closed deal "that originates from the intern's strategy". It seems ridiculous that any firm would pay 100l+ to an undergrad intern. Is this just a way for them to get away with not paying their interns?

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