Top Tier Tech Firms

Looking at full time recruiting for PE firms, just wanted to get an idea of the top PE firms for tech and if there's a tier list. 

Am familiar with the top shops on the street, so more insight in terms of rankings of best to worst would be helpful.

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I left WP off because they’re mainly known for their growth investing although they still do buyout. Definitely reputable and you’re splitting hairs between WP and other firms in 1.5-2 range.

I have a friend at Carlyle doing tech and they’re definitely strong but tech isn’t their main focus/selling point. Still without a doubt a strong group with a huge platform, can’t go wrong with either one

 

Only firm missing that is absolutely in Tier 1 is H&F.

TB, Vista, and H&F will be on every single software mandate on the block.

 
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