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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights into various firms and their programs:

  1. Culture:

    • Insight Partners: Described as a "sourcing sweatshop," but respected for exits to top-notch growth equity/VC firms and top business schools.
  2. Compensation:

    • Specific compensation details for Graham Partners are not provided in the context. However, compensation can vary widely based on the firm and location.
  3. Exits:

    • Insight Partners: Analysts typically exit to other VC/growth equity firms and then to top business schools.
    • Greenhill: Analysts have exited to firms like Warburg, Madison Dearborn, and Ares.
    • General sentiment on exits: Analysts from top firms often move to hedge funds, growth shops, VC, or other prestigious roles based on personality and values.
  4. SA and Analyst Programs:

    • KKR PE Analyst Program: Insights into this program were sought, particularly for the New York region.
    • Los Angeles IB SA Recruiting: Barclays Financial Sponsors group and Morgan Stanley's various groups (Media and Entertainment, Consumer/Retail, Gaming, and M&A) are noted for strong PE exits and technical exposure.
  5. Upmarket Exits:

    • Analysts from firms like Insight Partners and Greenhill have successfully moved to prestigious roles in growth equity, VC, and top business schools, indicating a trend of upmarket exits.

For more specific details on Graham Partners, you might want to explore additional threads or discussions on WSO.

Sources: Exit opps: I've crunched the previous work experience of 390 PE Associates.., Anyone have info on Insight Partners?, Secondaries Comp / Culture in 2023, Los Angeles IB SA Recruiting Mini-Guide, Exit opps: I've crunched the previous work experience of 390 PE Associates..

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