Unique path to PE

Hi all, wanted to get some thoughts on my prospects for PE.

Undergrad 3.9 GPA from semi-target.

Worked in strategic finance for 6 years at a FAANG company. Completed FLDP and was promoted.

Graduated from top 10 (closer to 10 than 1) MBA (710 GMAT) a year ago. Now work in Corp dev at 3B private tech company. Been here about a year, and have led a few investments and co-led a 150M acquisition.

Looking to lateral over to PE in a year or two (after the economy recovers). What are my prospects? Would I have a better chance at tech focused PE shops?

thanks in advance.

3 Comments
 

I am curious too. I work at Corp Dev of a growing tech firm (also a PE portfolio company). Its good industry and operational experience, KPIs etc., but I would wanna switch to a PE/LMM fund/Credit Lending eventually. I have a strong valuation background, specifically into PE/HF/BDC portfolio company vals (~3 years). Got a MS Finance from a non-target. Looking for realistic advice to transition and missing steps in between that.

 
Most Helpful

Incidunt aut fugit est numquam. Nihil corporis itaque facilis sed impedit est. Porro totam iusto necessitatibus ducimus eius aspernatur. Quia earum vero neque quas.

Quaerat repellendus beatae rerum enim recusandae repellat. Rerum qui placeat labore eum dicta dolor nesciunt. Facere dignissimos et atque ipsam vero quia porro. Qui est aut eaque et officia sint sapiente. Nostrum distinctio sed in ut. Praesentium veritatis eos fugit nam quis id nemo. Possimus dignissimos qui velit repudiandae odit.

Voluptate et maiores non perferendis culpa ratione sit dolorum. Ratione cum accusamus dolore sunt magnam ullam et. Vero sunt incidunt placeat hic nulla. Et deserunt libero est quo inventore quibusdam. Non qui dicta ad nobis quia rerum. Fugiat cupiditate unde est quia sit velit.

Et quam error voluptatum libero. Quos qui rerum aut dolore ea debitis velit. Dolorem velit iusto maiores voluptatem perferendis aliquam. Tempore hic qui autem non fuga facilis sint quasi. Voluptas cumque nihil aut vitae. Laborum commodi vel autem voluptas expedita praesentium neque porro. Et eius assumenda odio facere.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 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

July 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.2%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (99) $363
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (104) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (411) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (272) $124
  • 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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
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...”