Growth Equity Technical Questions

I will be interviewing for an associate position with a mid-sized growth equity firm in SF in a few weeks and am looking for some insight on how to prepare. I do not have banking/finance experience so am a little concerned about any technical questions (i.e. those that would require knowing formulas or doing any calculations).

I have been told the role will involve a significant amount of sourcing, but another part of the role is for sure diligence on potential investments.

I am expecting questions in the following categories:
1. My previous work experience / walkthrough of my projects
2. Pitching a potential investment in high growth start-ups
3. Questions regarding their industries of focus (i.e. what are the major trends in the tech space, what sectors do you like, etc.)
4. Questions regarding a couple of their currently portfolio companies / if I think it was a good investment
5. Why do I want to work in growth equity / this firm / behavioral questions

Aside from those, I was wondering if there were any common technical questions that I should prepare for. I know in banking there are a number of DCF/accounting questions, and in PE LBO questions, but those are not relevant for a growth equity shop that makes early to mid stage investments.

Thank you for any help.

 

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