Boutique Exit in Asia (HK, BJ, SH)

Hi all, Wondering how is the exit for Boutique firms, say HL, Rothschild, Lazard, Moelis in HK, BJ or SH? What are the chances to move to Mega Funds like KKR, WP, Carlyle, etc or local funds such as primavera, PAG, fountainvest, etc. How's the exit compare to those top BB (GS, MS) or lower-tier ones (Barclays, Nomura, Macquarie, DB, etc.)? Personally I think maybe boutique will have better exposure to M&A deals which PE might value more compare to those debt offering stuff which is pretty common in Asia BB? Thanks!

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U might as well do a dealogic run for those firms u listed. Only 1 of them plus 1 u didnt name is strong in asia

Tbh, linkedin searching ur interviewers' background and look at their pay would provide insights into that already. I think it may be more appropriate to provide work u have done urself as well before asking for comments.

To answer ur post, i believe even the top few bb dont send many to mega funds. Openings in mega fund are very few and each bb hires 10 to 30 full time a year.

 

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