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Q1 - I am a fresher and want to end up making a lot of money using my skills in the long term - PE/IB ? Q2 - Based on Q1 I have an option to join either TAS(FDD) or valuations or CF at Big4 or TAS/Valuation Kroll or boutique Investment bank Where should I start my career path with and how can I...
Private Equity Interview Structure
I will be having a first-round interview with an LMM PE firm specifically for an internship within the value creation team. I am new to the PE industry having only interned in one of the MBB and another tier 2 firm for a combined tenure of less than 6 months. Here are some of my questions regarding...
1st Year PE Associate - Lateral to Sr Associate / Associate or MBA?
I'm coming up on the end of my first year as a generalist associate at a LMM fund and am deciding between MBA or looking to lateral to another LMM as a senior associate or associate with promote-track at another LMM or MM once I finish my two-year program. My fund has a history of pushing folks to...
Your experience in PE: boring or stimulating?
Looking for insight from those who made the jump to PE, particularly from an "interesting" sell-side group, like TMT, consumer, healthcare, etc. I know everyone finds different sectors interesting, but the fact is that the lion's share of PE deals done by generalist shops will be for industrial...
Straying off the beaten path
Hello all, I missed the boat on IB somewhat, discovered what it was and became obsessed with it a little too late in college (semi-target). Even if I had managed to start on time, my GPA was abysmal. I was academically unprepared and did not value the opportunity I had. Right after my "aha" moment,...
Key Due Diligence items
When looking at an investment opportunity, what are the most common DD items you wish to explore please? Struggling to find relevant bullet points to suggest many thanks
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT --> PE FUNDs--H O W T O
Hallo I did an internship in ventures, trying to get into an off-cycle PE firm this summer. WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO DISCUSS ON MY RESUME AND COVER LETTER to get in? I've done a fuck-ton of financial modeling. While I'm probably not God's gift to SOTPs, I am better than most interns from college and...
Growth Equity or MBB Internship
Hi all, I am having trouble deciding between an MBB and a Growth Equity internship offer in London. I want to end up in PE eventually but which should I take? For context, the GE shop is purely Growth Investments. Also the salary for GE internship is £37,000 pro rata compared to £55,000 pro rata...
Top EB vs Tech MF PE for SA
Hi all, Fortunate to have an offer from an EB (CVP/EVR/PJT) and an offer from a software-focused MF. It's a great problem to have but I would love any input or advice on how to go about making the decision. Some thoughts I have are that banking gives you a huge network during those first two years...
PE ON-CYCLE TIMING MEGATHREAD
Can anyone confirm what date ON-CYCLE started in summer 2023? Any other insights appreciated
Carry
I am in a somewhat unique position as the second man in a PE fund (target $300-$600mm) for which my firm is about to enter the market. I spent 2 years in IB and have been at my fund for ~3 years now - my title is still Associate and we do not have a Senior Associate title. My review is coming up in...
Gresham Hunt Headhunter
Have anyone heard of them? Are they legit?
Advice on moving into E&F post PE
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B or a W for MBA and PE/IB Jobs
“I was wondering how a W on my transcript looks compared to a B in linear algebra? Will this hurt my recruiting cycle?”
Why No LMM PE Analyst Programs in London???? (vs Paris)
Hello everyone, I was thinking about my career options and realized that if I wanted to start out in London, I'd have to go into investment banking anyway, as there are very few private equity analyst programs (only 5/10 places per year offered by the biggest funds). I was wondering Why doesn't any...
Trive Capital Internship
Has anyone done the Trive Capital internship before that goes from the summer to the fall/spring semesters? Was it worth it, or did you just use it as a stepping stone for a junior-year banking internship? Looking to learn more!
MF Tech PE Exit Opportunities
Hey y'all, I'm currently a senior who's going to be doing tech PE at a MF (KKR/Vista/WP) when I graduate. I was just curious if anyone had any color on what the most common exit opportunities look like. Is it a lot of staying in PE for the long haul (or leaving to other funds), exits to growth or...
How do people get sophomore internships at BB/LO AM/MF?
I am a current freshman at a semi-target (Emory/UNC/Rice/USC) and I secured an internship for 2024 summer doing co-invest PE at a ~13B. I've seen a lot of sophomores go into things like capital markets or global markets research at BB, private credit/debt at huge funds like Ares and Neuberger, and...
Can i break 100 M by 50 in PE
Just an unrealistic thought experiment, but if i were to take the usual 2 years in IB -> PE route and stay there as a partner, would I be able to surpass 100M in NW by 50.
HELP - Case Studies & Interview Prep
Hi, I have an upcoming weekend interview involving the below: Part A: Written Case Study (2h) - "Mini LBO model" in Excel (not a 3-statement) - Written views on investment opportunity based on CIM materials / Will I be expected to do a PPT presentation or just write on word? What should the...
Hedge Funds Data Science Projects
Hi, I'm hoping to better understand the role that data analysts / scientists have in hedge funds (or private equity) firms. I'm aware of the typical systematic HFs but it would be helpful to understand how other alternative investment funds leverage their data. I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone...
Too old for PE
Hi Monkeys, I need your advice. I have over 6-7 years of work experience in IB and accounting experience and am looking to make the move to PE. Am I too old for the move? I kept being told by HH I am too old For those who successful made the switch with a similar situation, how did you go about the...
AKKR Menlo Park? Growth vs. Buyout in 2024?
Doing a sound test on these guys in 2024 - please let me know! Exit opps after? Lifestyle/WLB/Culture there? Learning experience? Growth team lifestyle versus buyout? Thanks all
UMM PE vs. ~$2B SM
Lucky enough to have the choice between two offers: UMM PE firm (last fund ~$5B, well-regarded in the PE space) and a ~$2B SM (~10 investment professionals, been around for a decade or so). I know the first answer would be privates vs. publics, but given that I don't know what I don't know, would...
Post-MBA PE recruiting
Hey all, I know the topic of switching from IB to PE post MBA has been discussed several times on this forum. However, was wondering if there are any insides around how the recruiting process works? Is it like in IB where you are expected to network your way into an interview or is really all driven...
Destroy my CV - I need to improve it
Title says it all. I know my CV is very weak compared to other people at top banks/PE firms and I want to improve it. Open to any advice. Thanks!
PE firm's portfolio company going under
Firm has under 65 bill under management. I am employed as a credit analyst by the their portfolio company in the sub/prime consumers leases field. Just got off of a team meeting with VP and COO basically saying the parent company are having trouble giving us funding and they don't know the future of...
Thoughts on Micro Private Equity ($3M - $7M EV)
Does anyone have experience working with or in a Micro Private Equity firm doing deals at the very bottom of the lower middle market and even sniffing the SMB space? Think valuation ranges of $3M - $7M and firms like Tiny Capital. The investments are of course riskier and far more operational...
Thoughts on the independent sponsor model
I was offered a role with an independent sponsor. The upside and carry is huge but I view this potentially a high-risk endeavour. I think there a lot of people fighting for deals, many deals are banked which makes things even more competitive, and getting really good LMM companies that will grow...
Anyone have any experience in or thoughts on the micro private equity space?
I'm thinking about launching a Micro PE firm and do small deals ($2M - $7M valuation range) Would love to get feedback and guidance from people who have experience in this space. I know it's viewed as an emerging sector but I would imagine riskier given that you are acquiring smaller companies.
Raising capital on deal by deal basis for a permanent equity firm
I'm thinking about launching a permanent equity firm and would like to raise the capital on a deal-by-deal basis just like an independent sponsor. Is this feasible? And how would this be structured from a management fee, carry, compensation perspective given that many companies would be a very...
Starting a PE focused advisory (help source targets for funds that focus on middle market
Currently I work for an advisory that is serving strategic investors more than PE funds, in my view it is much easier to serve PE for obvious reasons (they acquire all the time etc.). Question for people in these PE funds, how useful do you find these services?
Private Equity background checks
Can anyone shed some light on how Private Equity firms conduct background checks? If you were a former registered rep at an Investment Bank, do they conduct a CRD review and pull U5s? Appreciate the help here monkeys!
Silver Lake Process
Does anyone know when Silver Lake might be kicking off? Of course am interested in the firm-- has anyone gone through the process and can provide insight?
What does the bulge bracket investment banks think of resumes with omitted GPAs?
The top banks need like a 3.7+ GPA just to get an interview. I am wondering what a recruiter thinks when they see my resume and I did NOT list my GPA?
You Need to Get Out - Rant, my experience for 5 years in IB
To whom it may concern, I know this forum is full of young ambitious professionals that are either planning to break into IB or already working there, and I don't plan to discourage any of you, in fact if you want any tips on how to break in or how to break into the Buy Side I am happy to give them...
most exclusive funds in pe, hf, am, etc.
what are the most exlusive funds that mirror places such as pershing square (in terms of prestige due to founder, small team size, aum) i'm wondering over all branches of finance, not limited to the three above what small teams have such a prestige and exclusivity that analysts would sell their left...
Private equity Intern Role
Hello everyone, So I got the offer of an intern in European private equity based in Brussels my main tasks will be : Provide daily support to CEO/CFO Help with quarterly reporting Support with ESG reporting Support with the implementation of digital systems projects Training on valuation, actively...
Freshman Not Seeing Much Traction
I'm a freshman at an American target and, as the title says, I've been diligently applying to various financial institutions in Toronto, Canada and have yet to show anything for it. I have experience at various search funds, each of which assigned me distinct responsibilities, and I am currently...
May Graduate seeking advice - Start as a generalist in CRE rotational program or traditional PE? - Career Advice
To all - I have lurked this site for years and have finally come to the point where I have to make a crucial decision. I am seeking advice/guidance for the veterans in the industry. Regarding background, I do not come from money and am quite frankly the opposite. I have two internship experiences -...
Investing / Lending to Dental Service Organizations
Anyone here with experience in investing and / or lending to dental services organizations? I'm being asked to advise a dentist who wants to start a DSO and being making acquisitions on approaches to financing growth. Would welcome a bit of a Q&A if anyone here has some expertise.
MS Fixed Income SA offer pivot options?
I just received an offer for MS Fixed Income 2025 SA program, but I'm not really sure that FI is for me—looking for advice on if I'm nailed into a FI coffin long term given that I'm doing a PE internship this summer in NYC and am more interested in IB type work/IB exit opportunities. I got to...
USA PE Recruiting options/ Strategy as a UK IB analyst with a green card
I'm a few months away from starting my Full-Time Analyst position at a Bulge Bracket firm in the London office. I am UK citizen, born and raised. However, my circumstances have recently changed as I married my wife (I know I got married early lads lol), a US citizen, and have obtained permanent...
Best way to present 'off-market' Multi-fam to institutional buyers
I'm a commercial broker. Been fortunate enough to be a part of a few large institutional sized multi-fam deals. I want to do more. Spent most of my 10 years in this biz doing mid sized retail/shopping center deals. They pay well, but I'm looking for a pivot while my local market is in a lull. What...
Lateral to PE in Southeast Asia
Hi folks, I joined an DFI (think ADB, AIIB, IFC) and am currently planning for my next step with my end goal working for UMM/MM PE in SEA (preferably Singapore based). I am thinking about MBA -> BB IB -> PE, but I am not really clear: 1. Is MBA -> BB IB -> PE a good path given my background in DFI?...
How to Break into PE?
Hey Everyone, This post is not if it's possible but I need help on how you would go about breaking into PE, growth equity or traditional shops. Here is some color: I worked shortly in Tech M&A Investment banking for a boutique shop (not an internship, more as an off cycle analyst trying to prove...
Cinven Interview -- Case Study Advice
Fellow Monkeys, I am in the fortunate position of being in the interview process for an internship at Cinven, and got the case study portion of the process scheduled for next week. I haven't been told anything other than that I will have 2h to do the case study and 1h to present and debrief. It was...
Choice internship -> MF PE generalist or Infra PE/M&A to break in Infra PE in London?
Hi everyone! I'm (extremely) fortunate to have received three offers for a 6-month off-cycle internship in France: The first is at a European MF in generalist PE (think EQT, CVC, Apax etc.). The second is with a major Canadian pension fund (think CDPQ, OTPP, etc.) in infra PE. The last one is at a...
How to secure a proprietary deal
Does any seasoned investment professional here have advice on how to secure a proprietary mid-cap PE deal? For instance, you dug out the LBO target of your dreams with an owner about to retire, how would you go about approaching the owner without him/her going straight to a banker or starting to...
Odd Request - List of PE / Growth / VC Firms That Do Not Deploy Debt
Hey All, Am actively recruiting for some buy-side roles, but due to religious purposes, I can't work for a company that puts debt on other companies. Not looking for an explanation on why my beliefs are wrong or whatnot, I just want to reach out and see if any of you all know of any firms that only...
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