Hamilton Lane - Direct Co-Invest
Can anyone share some updated views on this shop and strategy? Comp / WLB/ Opportunities, etc... are all welcomed. TIA.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know about direct co-investment strategies and related insights:
Work-Life Balance (WLB): Reports suggest that hours for professionals in co-investment roles typically range from 50-60 hours per week, including travel. This can vary by firm and activity level, with a potential fluctuation of +/- 5-10 hours.
Compensation: For mid-level investment professionals, such as VPs, compensation in co-investment roles is often ballparked in the $300-400k range. However, this can depend on the firm and specific responsibilities.
Opportunities: Co-investment strategies often involve working closely with private management teams, negotiating terms, and building portfolios of investments. This requires a strong fundamental business and financial skillset, along with an entrepreneurial spirit. If you decide to transition out of co-investment, moving back to middle-market private equity (MM PE) is possible, though it may be challenging.
If you’re specifically asking about Hamilton Lane, the context does not provide direct insights into this firm. However, the general trends above should give you a solid foundation for understanding the co-investment space.
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I am truly baffled Hamilton Lane has had so much success fundraising. Their performance is average and they charge above market fee/carry despite all of the junior and mid level team members being paid well below market and being in a shitty area 45 min outside of Philly.
Unless you want to do it for a few years of experience and then try to move to a better FoF or family office I’d pass.
Do you have any figures for the shitty comp?
Does it at least balance out with a better WLB?
Agreed that the office location is subpar, but it is what it is.
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