Jun 26, 2023

Which mega funds / UMMs are generalist at the associate level?

Which mega funds / UMMs are generalist at the associate level? I know Blackstone, H&F, Apollo, Centerbridge. Any others?

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Associate 2 in PE - LBOs

Berkshire, Madison Dearborn, Genstar, all pretty similar funds in terms of structure of the investment staff. Generalist associate pool and some silo'ing not upon but at some point after VP starts.

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Associate 1 in IB-M&A

Berkshire is not

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NMC too I believe

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American Securities

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