Can someone help me compare the firms above (experience, WLB, MBA placement, prestige, etc.)? Open to SF but would prefer not to go, so Ik not considering Permira as much. What are your thoughts and which would you choose?
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bump - thanks!
Can’t go wrong with any of the large-cap Euro funds (should also add CVC to this list)
Bump. Curious about the cultural differences here.
Is it Growth or PE ?
If growth then I would choose them in that order (imo):
1. Permira
2. Apax
3. EQT
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