Which would you choose and why? Similar fund sizes. Vista stronger in software and based in Austin. CD&R more diversified across industries. Seems like more spots at associate level for CD&R considering Vistas analyst program.
| +47 | Independent Sponsor - Path Ahead? | 15 | 2d |
| +34 | 2026 PE Associate Bonus Thread | 40 | 1d |
| +34 | Legacy vs. Up-and-Coming Funds | 16 | 1d |
| +29 | Does anyone believe their firm has a true competitive edge | 11 | 1h |
| +21 | Semi-target into IB (London) -> PE | 20 | 4d |
| +19 | Do you regret doing PE? | 6 | 1d |
| +15 | Mid Level Attrition | 9 | 16h |
| +11 | those of you who had an easy banking experience - how f’d were you when you went to PE? | 7 | 4d |
| +9 | Lateraling at senior associate / VP level | 0 | 45m |
| +9 | PE Junior Summer? As an undergraduate at a target school? | 1 | 4d |
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