What's the deal with this group? I did a quick WSO search and it seems they are definitely a killer group (plus keep hearing about MS tech in the news...)
But didn't really find a good account anywhere of how the buyside opps are out of this group. Anyone know they place in West Coast PE at MF or top tier PE level? Is it comparable to how top MS groups (m+a, power) place on the East Coast?
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You bet they are one of the top TMTs in the country.
I ran a LinkedIn search too, and there seem to a be a lot of analysts from MS Menlo leaving for places I haven't even heard of. I can only presume these are VC or smaller tech PE MM shops. When one hits up MS M&A on LinkedIn on the other hand it's a very different story...
Anyone here works in or knows anyone who works in the group? Do they place as well as shops like Moelis LA into MFs? Also how's their placement on East coast?
Obviously, their exit opps are not as good as Moelis LA's. No one's are. That being said, they are one of the top groups at MS, slightly below M&A but on par with other groups like industrials, etc. I know a guy who went to Francisco Partners from MS Menlo Park.
"on par with other groups like industrials, etc."
You were doing so well until you dropped that one.
So they're not on par with MS Industrials?
MS industrials sucks- average to below average group. MS Tech out of Menlo is the strongest industry group at the firm (stronger than both M&T and P/U on East Coast). Exits are mainly to top notch VC firms, though to be sure you could interview at most WC MFs if that is your thing- reputation is stellar.
Could you please expand a little more on the group? Dealflow, hours, culture, kind of PE shops that recruit there? I saw your post in an MS thread a while ago where MS Menlo was mentioned, but then the discussion stopped very quickly..
I only know 1 guy out in Menlo, so take my answers with a grain of salt (along with any others you get). They see lots of deals and hours are pretty rough. Culture is not toxic but not great either (likely as a result of lots of work and heavy hours). Exits are terrific- as I said above, all the top VC firms recruit there as well as most West Coast MFs and business development at places like Google, Facebook, etc. Options a bit limited to California/West Coast, but I'm sure you could find your way into a good East Coast shop as well if you decided to make the move.
Thanks. Anyone else? @APAE?
MS menlo is a different culture and differet life. You will get crushed and learn a ton and get exposure to the biggest clients. It is arguably the top tech group in the industry (without going into sub-sectors). Alot of people leave for places you've never heard of either because
a) you don't know enough about those places b) they wanted a break and wanted to hang out
if you want more information - msg me
On exit ops its whatever you want - write your own check after 2 years. They do alot of financings and M&A is hit or miss but that's more due to teh environment but you're working with some of the smarrtest dudes in the industry. I know guys who went to HF and some went to PE / VC, others went to startups. Some who wanted chill lifestyles went to FoF and family offices. Can't go wrong
you look like you're still in college how would you know anything...but yeah ok i get the gist
Nevermind just realized you are the op ... why do you say I'm in college? I assure you i am way past that but ok. Are you a SA at MS or incoming 1st year
MS global tech has offices in east and west coast. Consumer internet and alot of the big tech names are covered out of the west coast. Some of the hardware guys and telcos etc are covered out of east coast. There's also some biotech coverage but that's out of SF and not menlo. Do you have an offer to choose between Menlo? feel free to pm - unless you think i'm still in college
Neither yet. SA hopeful. They do a lot of recruitment under the radar at their East Coast targets, and I was invited so am currently in pursuit. But not sure about whether I want to go West Coast, because I am not interested in VC exits. Group sounds great though.
Its not just VC exits - What year in college are you in? I know enough abou e group if you're interested
i need one more post so that i ll have enough banana points to pm you. hang on lol.
w1420, were you at the superday last week? Are you going for Analyst or Associate?
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MS Tech Group in Menlo Park - Analyst Role (Originally Posted: 07/14/2011)
Hey Guys,
Don't know much about this group. Is this a reputable/strong group? Do they get good M&A exposure or is it primarily equity raises/IPOs?
Does this group have good placement for analysts into PE?
Also, does anyone know some recent deals they have been on, or a good site I could go to that lays out what groups have been on what deals?
Thanks in advance for any help/advice
they are good. top in tech, along with gs and maybe cs and baml
Very strong dealflow (though this is not necessarily a good thing - you will get worked very hard and have absolutely no life). Placement is very good, as is the case in almost any IBD group of MS / GS.
MS Menlo is doing very well right now - some recent deals? OK - Zynga, Groupon, LinkedIn, Pandora, Solazyme, HomeAway on the IPO side...on the M&A front, EA / PopCap (advised EA), they're advising Hulu... CashCow has it about right on the head. The only other thing to mention / reiterate is that its Menlo Park - your rent won't be cheap, you'll have a nice-ish place though, and there's nothing really to do there at night (maybe if you have friends at Stanford you can go to Palo Alto I guess, but that only lasts so long).
For your broader question of who was on what deals, for the equity side I like IPOHome.com, but M&A is more hit or miss.
This is very helpful. Thanks again.
Are there any other websites anyone else can recommend that are good to monitor who is on what deals in certain spaces (i.e. tech, media, industrials, etc.)?
Dealbook http://dealbook.nytimes.com/category/investment-banking/
DealJournal Blog on WSJ http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/?mod=WSJ_topnav_na_markets
MS Menlo Park - Healthcare (Originally Posted: 11/14/2012)
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about MS's Healthcare group in Menlo Park. I rarely hear much about it, considering how strong Ms's tech group is out there.
In terms of exit opps and prestige is what I am mainly looking at.
Thanks in advanced
how come you have been posting about so many different groups? if you went to school's info session you could've networked with the bankers from each group
I have been networking with bankers in many different groups, thats why I'm trying to learn more about which groups are better than others. I apply to specific groups at most banks (ie: tech, HC, industrial....) so Im trying to learn more about groups I have extensively networked with and have contacts in.
I'd assume that MS Menlo Park definitely specializes in tech, but at the end of the day it's still MS, so the healthcare group can't be bad...
MS Menlo Park - Size of the tech group? (Originally Posted: 10/31/2007)
Anyone know the size of the tech group? How it's divided?
Did you get an offer from MS?
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MS MENLO PARK HEALTHCARE!! (Originally Posted: 01/26/2011)
So, I have a final round with MS HC in Menlo Park. ANY feedback would be appreciated. recent deals, culture, exit opps. ANYTHING!
Thanks guys :)
where do you attend school? you seem to get a lot of interviews. Are you at Haas?
haha no not as haas. and how do you assume I get interviews? haha.
For health care investment banking, is a knowledge of health care necessary? Or do you just need to know financial modeling like the rest of the investment banking world?
He's probably at Stanford. And for healthcare I imagine it's more industry knowledge and an understanding of valuing companies in that sector compared to others.
Lol her info says USC Marshall... Must be pretty hot to be getting so many interviews
thanks guys I appreciate the feedback!
question: for the healthcare sector, are companies valued any differently than the traditional dcf, pres., and comps? Any specific industry multiples? I'm checking online and am not able to find any.
Thanks guys!
When's your superday? Mine's this week.
I thought CS healthcare poached ms menlo healthcare team? oh well. But anyways, know the healthcare industry as they usually prefer someone with a biotech background - which I assume you don't. Good luck on the interviews, keep up the aggression and you will land somewhere.
Have you guys heard back yet?
no...have you? were you at the superday? what day??
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