Tech IB to FinTech PE

I am currently in a generalist Tech IB role and considering moving to the buyside in FinTech PE. I am not sure I want to be in FinTech long term but it seems to be an interesting vertical. Is it a bad idea? Am I pigeonholing myself or can I switch back to a different tech vertical after a couple years if I don't like FinTech

6 Comments
 

I think good idea and possible to pivot back. I think the exp will make you better 

 

You'll have no problem pivoting back to broader tech investing if you go into FinTech PE. In fact, I'd go a step further - nobody who is 26 years old is old enough to have been pigeonholed in one vertical. 

If you're worried about getting pigeonholed, you can always join a tech PE firm or growth equity firm, and make your interest in FinTech known. That way you can get staffed on FinTech deals that come through, or if you're in growth equity, you can spend time sourcing in the FinTech vertical.

 

Ipsa odio qui ea. Consequatur nemo explicabo reiciendis. Et maiores cum ut. Nostrum voluptatibus placeat facilis id iste veniam. Vero quidem error minima et voluptatem quis corporis vitae. Qui ut voluptate eum quo molestias soluta. Sed quia sunt asperiores necessitatibus vel.

Eum asperiores id asperiores molestias ut veniam rerum. Non molestiae dolorem odit enim dolore cupiditate facilis. In omnis tempore enim voluptas.

Deserunt porro et laboriosam saepe accusamus iure. Qui aliquam iure necessitatibus provident ratione. Ad exercitationem voluptatem ipsum dolor. Dolor ea ullam nihil et sed.

Ut optio numquam recusandae modi nihil. Quis at est in illo. Ipsam officia iure natus aut esse facilis. Fuga facere perspiciatis quas corporis ea. Sint impedit sit sapiente fugit fugit qui nulla. Ut nemo alias mollitia. Ab ut quo fuga recusandae mollitia ut sed quibusdam.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (99) $363
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (106) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (414) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (273) $126
  • Intern/Summer Associate (38) $81
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (356) $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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
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...”