Chicago Atlantic (PE) reputable?
Any thoughts on this PE fund (not the parent REIT). Seems to be a bit over a billion AUM. Have an interview with them and want to know if anyone has any background on them. Not much online.
Any thoughts on this PE fund (not the parent REIT). Seems to be a bit over a billion AUM. Have an interview with them and want to know if anyone has any background on them. Not much online.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Chicago Atlantic isn't specifically mentioned in the context provided. However, when considering a firm like Chicago Atlantic, which you mentioned has over a billion in AUM, it's important to look at several factors to gauge its reputation:
For your interview, it would be wise to prepare questions that can help you uncover some of this information, such as asking about recent deals, the firm's approach to value creation, or their long-term strategy. Remember, interviews are a two-way street, and showing genuine interest in these aspects can reflect well on you as a candidate.
If you're referring to a previous point made about Chicago PE firms, the context provided lists several well-known firms such as MDP, GTCR, and BDT, among others. While Chicago Atlantic isn't mentioned, you might draw comparisons in terms of size, focus, and reputation during your research and interview preparation.
Sources: UChicago's true rank, prestige and value for IB, Chicago PE firms (comprehensive list and tiers), bb chicago or mm chicago for IB?, Chicago Private Equity - Help for 1st Year analyst, Undergrad: Will UChicago give me more opportunities than Michigan (Ross)?
They are a weed lender and have nowhere close to $1 billion under management. Take a look at PitchBook. Even in the weed lending world, they have a very poor reputation. Also, average tenure is ~9 months according to LinkedIn.
Run as far as you can and don't look back.
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