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June 2026 Private Equity

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  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
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  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Bain Capital 98.1%
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June 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%
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June 2026 Private Equity

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  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%
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June 2026 Private Equity

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  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (98) $365
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (104) $281
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  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
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