Lateraling as PE associate
How difficult is it to lateral to another pe shop if you are currently an associate? Would appreciate any ancedotal stories and or tips
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This isn't my personal experience - I'm currently a first year PE associate. But from what I've heard over the years is that it is hard to go to an established shop and your best chances will be smaller / newer funds. Moving down market makes it a bit easier. Up market seems close to impossible without a good connect / referral.
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