PE firms that hire consultants

Hi guys,

I just thought it would be a good idea to start a thread to create a complete list of PE firms that typically hire consultants. Let me kick it off with the following:

Bain Cap Golden Gate Berkshire Charlesbank AEA

Any others you can add?

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One of the top woman at BX came from Boston-CG with no banking experience - Julia Kahr. Did her Harvard MBA and didn't even apply. Next thing Tony James is on the phone inviting her to interview. Became a partner at 29.

Bottom line: it's possible but I would follow the banking route. I couldn't imagine anything worse than spending 2-3 years around consultants.

 

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