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AKKR Atlanta office - is the name worth the location trade off?
Wondering if anyone on here has insights regarding AKKR, specifically their Atlanta office. Would the brand name be worth locating in a tertiary city? How hard would it be to try and make a move from here to a tech/software shop in SF/Menlo or NYC? Currently working in software M&A and looking to...
LGBT Diversity in PE Recruiting
I just started IB at a great firm and am already getting messages from head hunters. I identify as LGBT, and I know this diversity plays a role in IB and consulting recruiting but was wondering what the process is/how is it considered or disclosed for PE .
Is Teachers' Private Capital any good?
Hi all, Been looking into Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) and their Private Capital group seems interesting. I wanted to know what makes Pension PE different than traditional PE and how I can possibly flip that into a positive in an interview when they ask me why I want to go there. Thanks
pre ipo
We are seeing a pickup in Pre IPO business, and we have carved out a niche for ourselves. But along with the activity comes a new set of challenges and risks - Pre IPO "Brokers" take our orders and rehash them as their own. Solid-source for sell side dealflow are seeing massive rehashing of orders...
Private Equity Tricks
Hi guys, I'll keep it simple... what tricks will private equity managers use to make returns look bigger, improve balance sheet, legally decrease taxes, make money out of thin air, etc... Please share secret sauce ingredients. Comments appreciated & looking forward to a constructive debate.
Q&A- Undergrad to PE (Ask me anything)
Hi everyone! I’ve really enjoyed the community here at WSO and the fantastic insights and advice people have shared over the years, so thought I’d give back and share my non-traditional experience. My Background: Target school, liberal arts major. Interned at a BB IBD my junior summer, and went...
Ravine Capital
Private Equity search fund One goal drives the team at Ravine Capital -- to find, acquire, and operate one great business based in the United States. We are 100% committed to this mission and the long-term success of the business we acquire.
How to tell a good story on why you went from consulting to PE
Hi all, Trying to flip a good story on how/why to go from consulting to PE . Would love to know what some thoughts are on the matter. Thanks
Thoughts on CohnReznick Capital?
As the title suggests, would greatly appreciate it if someone can shed some light into the firm (i.e. deal flow, comp, exit opps, reputation, etc). Understand they're one of the few renewables focused advisory firms in the US (aside from Marathon Capital and Greentech) but that's pretty much it...
Baird M&A - London
Hi all, I am curious about Baird’s reputation in Europe and in the mid-market M&A space in terms of deal flow and opportunities to exit to PE after an analyst stint. It appears they have been growing in Europe these past few years and have had some solid sell-side mandates. Is this a good enough...
Kainos Capital co-founder alleges 'frat house' culture amid plot to steal stake
Had anyone dealt with Kainos before? ‘The blockbuster suit levies a host of allegations against Kainos co-founders Andrew Rosen and Robert Sperry, as well as chief financial officer David Knickel, including that they attempted to "steal" Bradley's 25% stake in the firm's investment manager and...
Buyside (Fam Office, Direct Investing MM) ---> Rx (Offer on Table) Make Sense?
Might be unconventional, but it's a generalist M&A /Restructuring Assoc offer in NYC from a boutique. Background: I graduated w BS from a target and spent
Q&A: From State School to MM IB Vice President Without an MBA
WSO Community, I wanted to take the opportunity to leverage my experience to be helpful with a Q&A. By way of background, I attended a state school, broke into MM IB as an analyst, left banking to work at multiple private equity firms, then returned to banking. Currently, I'm a VP at the MM IB firm...
New to Chi -- Where does the Senior Fin crowd typically go for happy hour?
New to town. Where's a good place to network? I can't take another convo w/ a person in software sales.
Will an MBA from Wharton get me a job as an associate at say, PWP?
Of course I know that nothing in IB is guaranteed, and it doesn't have to be specifically PWP (When I said PWP I meant any MM or Elite Boutique bank - Piper Jaffray, Moelis, Evercore, etc.). As an undergrad, I want to know the real value of a top MBA . Am I likely to get an associate position...
Cold email templates - Please critique
I have two email templates for two scenarios that need critiquing. I'm still trying to get a banking related internship (have other opps as backups) for the summer and there are a few boutiques in my area that I feel I could reach out to. Scenario 1: Found this person on LinkedIn, immediately became...
Best PE Events in EU...?
Hi, can anybody suggest best Private Equity / M&A / Fund raising meetups / workshops / networking events that are ongoing in Europe? Thank you!
Carried Interest on Operating Income?
I work at a family office making direct investments in small businesses. As we're managing wealth for a family only looking to compound wealth over generations, there's no incentive to sell the businesses we buy. I was speaking to a laywer who said instead of compensating ourself with salary we...
When to remove GPA from resume?
How far along in your career is it appropriate to remove your GPA from your resume? Asking specifically about moving between PE firms after 2-3 years of experience (so ~5-6 years after undergrad), or perhaps when applying post-MBA? Thanks
ACT Score for PE Recruiting
Hi everyone, Curious to see what you think the minimum ACT score is to not be seriously dinged for PE recruiting. I intend to target buyout shops in the UMM space, but would also like to hear what you think the threshold is for other fund sizes. I assume MF /UMM funds have a higher minimum threshold...
Top PE/VC Firms in Nashville
Hey All, Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering - does anyone have any experience or know of the top PE / VC firms in the greater Nashville area? I'm currently working in strategy/advisory/analytics at a top tech company in the NYC area (I'm ~mid-level with 10ish years of experience). My wife...
Symphony Technology Group - Interview
Does anyone have insight on STG's interview process, particularly the model test? I am interested in the firm and would like to be as prepared as possible. I have heard that their test is particularly difficult. Any insight on how exactly it is challenging and ways to prepare would be extremely...
Q&A - Big 4 TAS Financial Diligence
Hi all, I've been looking around WSO for a while now but haven't gotten around to posting anything substantial/giving back. I'm doing a Q&A for the next two weeks give or take to answer questions/thoughts you might have. Hopefully I can help despite my limited background, given the seeming lack of...
Upper Middle Market Private / Growth Equity
Hello everyone, I've been searching forums pretty heavily on this site but haven't found much on this topic. I will be joining a technology group at an upper middle market bank i.e. Jefferies, Houlihan, and RBC . Due to prior opportunities, I am extremely interested in private / growth equity within...
Kennedy Investments Inc
Kennedy Investments, Inc. is a real estate private equity firm with a long history of success in commercial investment and management in Florida . We have been investing in the state of Florida since 1972. A private equity firm that specializes in value add commercial real estate.
Decision of moving from small-size private equity fund to a sell-side analyst role
Straight out of college, after interning for 1.5 years at a small-size PE fund, I have been given an offer to join the fund in a permanent role. However, due to organisation issues (senior is a ridiculous guy to work with), I am planning to reject this offer and move to a sell-side role - IB . How...
Are we in a new Family Office bubble?
Maybe I'm just cynical, but at my MM , we have rarely seen family offices compete for deals in auctions and it seems there are more and more being formed weekly, if not daily. I'm astounded at how much capital is now going into the market to try and compete with traditional PE and strategics,...
Two-Year Sabbatical/Break from PE
I’m a Senior Associate at a MM PE fund in my mid-20s. I enjoy what I do, but want to try something different. I’ve had an entrepreneurship bug as far back as I can remember, so this would be the most logical place to jump, for me. Chances are I’ll fail. I’m quite realistic about the...
Looking for a 2nd and 3rd Year Analyst in Private Equity
A leading middle market private equity firm is looking to add a 2nd or 3rd year Analyst to their team in New York. Qualified candidates MUST have at least 2+ years experience as an analyst in Investment Banking. This firm cultivates an environment rich in different backgrounds, perspectives and...
PE role
A leading middle market private equity firm is looking to add a 2nd or 3rd year Analyst to their team in New York. Qualified candidates MUST have at least 2+ years experience as an analyst in Investment Banking. This firm cultivates an environment rich in different backgrounds, perspectives and...
What are your go to news sources: Twitter? PE Hub? PEI?
I have recently become obsessed with learning as much as I can about the industry. Learning, Learning, Learning. Want to make the most of it while this productive animal inside me lasts. What are your go to news sources? I have been debating getting a subscription to PE Hub or PEI - can only afford...
Does this PE junior summer internship sound like a good intro to PE?
Hello all, I have just been offered an internship at an investment consultant firm, that has over $750B AUM, in their PE research group. I just wanted to see if you all thought this sounded like a good junior internship to break into other dedicated PE firms for full-time. - Assist in performing and...
From Trading (market making) to PE after an MBA
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA in St. Gallen to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to PE because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. Do you think it is possible to break into PE even if I...
Currently have 2 year of Corp Dev and 1 Year of IB Analyst experience. Possible to move into Associate role or PE?
Title says it all but some background is that I have deal experience from both positions and am looking to maximize my opportunities and limit time wasted.
Reneg Private Markets Intern Offer for a LMM PE?
Hey WSO Community! I have already accepted a private markets internship offer from a PE FOF (think HarbourVest, StepStone but a lot smaller / they mostly do co-investments). I just got another intern offer from a LMM PE fund that manages roughly $200MM and is continuing to expand. Just to clarify, I...
PE Internship Interview tomorrow, help!
Hello all, I am a junior undergraduate student and I have a first-round, 30-minute phone interview with a private equity firm tomorrow. I have no prior banking/consulting internship and have little-to-no technical knowledge of finance outside of a basic understanding of how PE business models and...
Checklist for evaluating an investment teaser?
Given an industry agnostic firm, what would you say is a solid checklist for evaluating investment teasers in order to decide which companies to pass on vs which to continue with the analysis process?
Will PE Start Hiring College Seniors?
PE recruiting keeps on getting earlier each and every year. https://outline.com/884yqd It's crazy that private equity firms are recruiting investment bankers who are just weeks into their jobs. Mr. Curtis even shared his opinion in the article and thinks that PE firms will start recruiting senior...
Energy - Unit valuation metrics
WSO Energy guys, Does anyone know of the unit metrics that are used when valuing a oilfield services companies (rig count maybe)? If anyone has modeled oilfield services companies before please comment. In addition, obviously these are valued more like "normal companies" instead of your typical E&P...
Goldman Sachs GSAM Private Real Estate Group
Burner account here. I have spoken to someone at GS regarding an open analyst position in the IMD, GSAM Private Real Estate Group essentially doing business development and investor relation duties. Job description didn't really show much analytical duties, it was a lot of creating marketing...
Windjammer Capital Investors
Windjammer invests in leading middle market companies and supports management in their initiatives to grow earnings and build shareholder value. The firm has the unique capability to provide multiple layers of the capital structure, including control and non-control private equity and subordinated...
Going from PE Portfolio Company to PE
So, I'm currently working at a PE portfolio company as a Sr. Finance Manager; hoping to exit in around 2-3 years. I'm coming from another Portfolio company (where I was a Corp Finance Mgr) that exited. I'm wondering if PE firms are looking to hire people with portfolio company/exit experience to...
Preparing for the buyside
Hello, I am currently a consultant (MBB) and have accepted an offer to join as a Pre-MBA associate for a lower middle market PE fund next summer. What do you you think is the best way to prepare for the modeling component for my new job? Since I am a consultant, this is what worries me the most; I...
Latam (Santiago-based) boutique IB analyst hoping to work in NYC PE - What are my options?
Hi guys, I was hoping to get some advice. This is my first post, but I've been reading this website a lot. I'm a New York born and raised guy that went to a liberal arts college and played top 20 division I lacrosse (earning a 3.4 GPA). My international family background made me become fascinated by...
How to get my foot in the door of Private Equity
Hi, all, I'm a freshman from a non-target school who is really interested in pursuing a career in private equity. I have had coffee/phone chats with people from sell-side firms. Generally, they advise me to get into an IB for a few years then go to PE ... My first question is that, in your...
Suggested/Necessary GPA for Middle Market Credit Fund or PE recruiting? (Intern or Analyst)
Hey everyone! I am a current sophomore at a non-Ivy target B-school in the Midwest (think Michigan, IU, ND etc) and am curious about how my GPA will affect my recruiting in the Fall. I currently have a 3.47 GPA but will have a 3.5+ and am majoring in Finance. I have recently become interested in...
Next steps...
Hi - I've recently been accepted to study PPE at the University of Oxford and shall almost definitely be attending. I'd consider Princeton, however, it's unlikely I'll be admitted and it would cost a lot more and be less fun than Ox. The grade requirement is not very strict and I should have no...
From Renewable Energy to Investment Banking
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
Transition from Renewable Energy
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
Renewable Energy to Investment Banking
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
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