Wanted to see what the current perspective is on BAML vs Lazard vs Centerview tech coverage teams, specifically in the Bay Area. How do BAML Palo Alto, Centerview Palo Alto and Lazard in SF line up with a particular emphasis on exit opportunities?
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LAZ SF is easily the best of the three.
Really rough culture though
Could you elaborate on what exactly makes the culture rough? Is it just the hours or the culture itself
Edit: some people clearly couldn't understand my sarcasm
I hope you r joking
I hope you are joking too... bro don't mislead ppl up here
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Agree with Lazard. Believe the office has some long-lasting relationships with a few of the tech giants
Bump - curious to hear about BAML vs Lazard specifically
Definitely LAZ tech.
LAZ = CTW > BAML but honestly cannot go wrong with any of them for west coast exits.
What deals has Laz done this year in Tech? It seems like BAML has had really strong deal flow within tech this year with deals such as Just Eat Takeaway
I'm not sure about other deals, but I know Lazard advised Visa on its acquisition of Plaid this year.
just join Centerview. Who knows, they have enough money to bring over a SF rainmaker
This turned out to be a great prediction.
What happened?
Lazard probably has the best historical exits, but you can get a top-drawer job from any of the three. I’d do CVP and make some extra $$$.
I’m confused here. I work in tech banking in SF and have never seen Lazard on a deal, other than Google. A few guys I know that worked there joke about being Google’s outsourced Corp dev team. That’s not a bad thing, but they don’t do a ton of deals if that’s what you want. Lazard SF is much different than Lazard NY.
If you’re going for a boutique experience, Centerview has a great tech M&A practice. I see them involved more than any of the other boutiques, other than Qatalyst out here.
BAML is a different experience given you do multiple products. They’ve had a really good year in tech M&A and were on a lot of IPOs (although GS and MS usually gets lead left on these IPOs).
Thanks. Seen you before. Appreciate your comments. You always have helpful comments about SF tech banking scene.
Burner account but Laz Tech SF doesn't come up as a topic of conversation very often (ever?) so posting for the sake of setting the record straight. Can't speak to Centerview or BofA sorry
Hours?
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