Which of these two internships would be more valuable if I want to recruit for MFs in my junior summer? One is with the direct private equity group of a large pension fund. The other is with a large PE fund of funds (think Harbourvest, Adams Street).
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Go with the direct private equity group at the pension fund, more applicable experience
Seconded on the direct. If it was a small shop I'd go with the fof, but given the size, the pension fund's probably the way to go.
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