Will working at a boutique bank only focused on one industry limit my PE exit opps to PE funds centered around that industry? Or will PE shops with a different industry focus be open to recruiting
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In my experience, unless it’s something niche like FIG where the way you analyze / model companies is fundamentally different, then no. Obviously it helps to have been in HC if you’re interested in HC PE for example, but it shouldn’t shut doors completely.
Depends on the bank really. My friends in FIG at EBs placed into non-FIG UMM/MF.
echoing above: people in GS FIG and JPM FIG still exit to MFs and MM/UMM PE (especially GS FIG) - not necessarily doing FIG investing either. FIG is a bit niche but tbh it's nowhere near as bad for exits as people make it out to be. The fact that on-cycle is literally starting as soon as you hit the desks anyway should make deal experience much less of a factor and everyone should be more on a level playing field in terms of modelling skills than off-cycle and on-cycles in years gone by.
If your boutique only covers one industry then it's unlikely that any PE groups outside of that industry will even know who the firm is since they have no reason to interact with your firm.
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