FoF Questions (prestige, WLB, pay)

After recently researching the FoF industry, I have an assumption (most likely completely false) that FoF isn't as respected/prestigious in the financial world. Is this correct? I have always wanted to become a VC, but due to the traditional background of the job, I feel it's almost impossible because I most likely won't student engineering/cs or cure cancer. I feel like FoF somewhat resembles VC to a short extent. Do any top graduates from the best ug b-schools ever matriculate into this facet of finance? Do most FoF firms solely do this, or are they mostly combined with other types of finance? Is it considered PE or AM? Also, what do the top people in the FoF industry make, because I feel like I never see anything about them in finance news? Is this a hidden gem in the finance world, or is there a reason why it is less known?

Region
1 Comments
 

Aspernatur aliquid et voluptatum dicta omnis. Veniam suscipit ea odio corrupti asperiores. Adipisci itaque quo vel ut est eum. Cumque dolorum officiis necessitatibus eum deserunt a tenetur. Veritatis autem excepturi deserunt voluptatibus sunt.

Consequatur impedit consequuntur dignissimos id. Natus explicabo blanditiis aperiam recusandae. Eum ut repudiandae vel iste ut nisi porro inventore.

Sit animi laudantium ipsam reiciendis. Doloremque ea similique modi porro et magni. Sapiente quos dignissimos id ut accusamus saepe. Totam culpa et optio est consequatur aliquid pariatur.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.2%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Bain Capital 98.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Private Equity

  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.2%
  • Ardian 98.9%
  • Blackstone Group 98.5%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.2%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (97) $363
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (104) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (234) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (411) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (95) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (271) $124
  • Intern/Summer Associate (37) $80
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (352) $61
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”