EU/London PE exits from MM IB
Asides banks like Jefferies (am I retarded to also mention HL??), what other MMs & non-EB boutiques in London offer a significant non-zero chance of PE exits?
Asides banks like Jefferies (am I retarded to also mention HL??), what other MMs & non-EB boutiques in London offer a significant non-zero chance of PE exits?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some Mid-Market (MM) and non-elite boutique (non-EB) investment banks in London that offer a significant chance of Private Equity (PE) exits:
These firms have been noted for their occasional placements into PE roles, even though the top PE firms generally prefer candidates from bulge bracket banks.
Sources: Your thoughts on PE Exit Ops coming from a Mid-Market Boutique?, Do "no-name" boutiques really open doors to MMs and BBs?, Do "no-name" boutiques really open doors to MMs and BBs?, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition, BB vs EB in London
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All of them really, I know DC Advisory works a lot with financial sponsors so not uncommon to see people from there go into MM/LMM PE
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