London Growth Equity Firms

Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights into the Growth Equity landscape in London:

Major Growth Equity Firms:

1. General Atlantic
2. Insight Partners
3. CapitalG
4. ICONIQ Capital
5. TPG Growth
6. KKR Growth
7. Blackstone Growth

Smaller or 'Under-the-Radar' Firms:

1. EQT - Mentioned as a notable player in the London market.

Key Points:

• Recruitment Programs: Many of these firms may not have formal summer analyst or analyst programs in London, as the presence of such programs is more common in their US offices.
• Networking: Given the limited availability of formal programs, networking and leveraging connections can be crucial for breaking into these firms.
• Headhunters: Utilizing headhunters can be an effective strategy. Some notable headhunters for IB/PE in London include:
  • Berkeley Rose Associates
  • Blackwood Group
  • Bluebridge Search
  • Caldwell Partners
  • Carpenter Farraday
  • Circle Square
  • Dartmouth Partners
  • Dore Partnership
  • Greenwich Partners
  • Halliday Executive Search
  • Kea Consultants
  • Kinsey Allen
  • Melrose Partners
  • Mercury Partner
  • Mulsanne Partnership
  • Navitas Associates

Additional Resources:

• Private Equity Grad Schemes: Some firms offering graduate schemes in London include:
  • Tikehau
  • 3i
  • Terra Firma
  • Blackstone
  • KKR (relaunching their European Analyst program)

For more detailed information, you might want to explore specific threads and discussions on Wall Street Oasis related to growth equity and private equity in London.

Sources: Growth Equity landscape in London, Headhunters for IB / PE London, Clarity on the Growth Equity Landscape, Top L/S in London and Hong Kong (e.g., Lone Pine, Viking, Coatue, Maverick, Darsana, etc.), https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/private-equity-grad-schemes-europe?customgpt=1