AlpInvest
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on 4/18/07 at 7:03am
Is AlpInvest good? I read it has over 20 bn US$ to invest which are pension fund money.
Is it as prestigious as KKR etc?






it's the manager of the
pension fund money for the dutch gov't. it's a big name in select circles - i would rather work there than kkr. but it's probably not as prestigious as kkr.
Depends on which group and
Depends on which group and what your preferences are. Fund of funds is separate from co-invest. Will not be lead investor on any deals.
top fund of funds
it is not comparable to kkr as it is fund of funds with separate co-invest and secondaries groups whereas kkr is a direct pe shop. friend of mine works at alp and is very happy with lifestyle and comp. it is among the top lps out there.
can you tell me a bit more
can you tell me a bit more about alpinvest? what exactly is a secondaries fund and what does an associate role entail?
bump. anyone have any more
bump. anyone have any more info on this firm?
bump #2. anyone?
bump #2. anyone?
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As Oldhat metioned, I think
As Oldhat metioned, I think they just solely invest the pension funds for the Dutch government. I attended a presentation from an alum in their Manhattan office about 2 years ago. Guy worked M&A for BAML I think, prior to Alp. They had a solid presentation, for what its worth. I may be able to find it somewhere actually..
eyelikecheese, if you happen
eyelikecheese, if you happen to find that presentation, please PM me. thanks!
BabyBeluga -- The
BabyBeluga -- The opportunities currently open at AlpInvest are for their co-invest and mezz funds. It probably doesn't need to be mentioned, but don't get confused into thinking you'll be leading or even on the forefronts of direct investments. This is a very different investing world!
CompBanker
anyone else have any info?
anyone else have any info?