PE Internships ranking

Hi, I'm starting to interview with some PE firms for an offcycle internship. I would like to receive opinion on ranking of the following firms in Europe (UK office) : Ardian, PAI partners, Permira, Five arrows, Advent, Temasek and Neuberger.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a ranking of the mentioned PE firms in Europe (UK office):

  1. Advent - Tier 1
  2. Permira - Tier 1.5
  3. PAI Partners - Tier 3
  4. Ardian - Tier 3
  5. Temasek - Not specifically ranked in the provided context
  6. Neuberger - Not specifically ranked in the provided context
  7. Five Arrows - Not specifically ranked in the provided context

This ranking is based on prestige, selectivity, performance, and ticket size as discussed in the WSO threads. Note that Temasek, Neuberger, and Five Arrows were not specifically ranked in the provided context, so additional research or feedback might be necessary for a comprehensive view.

Sources: PE Ranking - Europe, Top 10 Investment Banking Institutions in Europe (EMEA), Prestige Rankings Thread - PE firms, BB vs EB in London, Official Investment Banking Rankings: Boutique and Bulge Bracket Prestige

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Tier 1: Advent, Cinven, Permira, CD&R
Tier 2: PAI
Tier 3: Ardian, Five Arrows, Temasek, Neuberger

 

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