Incoming associate at a tech-focused buyout firm. Have lots of free time now, so was hoping to get my hands on some software models to make sure I'm solid on the technical front before I start in a couple months.
Does anyone have access to software / tech LBO models? Would be willing to pay for a package of models/resources if they exist somewhere. Lmk and I'll DM you!
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How much you willing to pay?
lmaooooooo swing and a miss my guy
Unbelievable. A VP in one of the world's most lucrative professions insinuating an intent to profiteer off an earnest up-and-comer looking to make a splash by putting in extra work.
In the true spirit of mentoring those more junior in the community, perhaps it would be laudable to suggest that you are able to offer something to OP for free, because you recognize the work they are putting in to their own development.
We should be so fortunate that there are professionals like OP who are looking to better themselves in advance of their Associate stints, and furthermore so lucky that a place like WSO allows that to happen.
OP, please de-anonymize, or make a burner account to post that you agree to the below proposition, and I will take the time to anonymize a CIM that I have for a flagship tech LBO that covers most software LBO modeling "tricks and traps". The CIM is from a (now old) investment from one of the big three tech focused PE players. It might be about a week before I can get to it in full but I will send it to you and from there, please pay it forward by distributing to those who come to this thread and ask for it.
In addition, please take a look at David Skok's https://yupengwu.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/saas-metrics-2.0-a-guide-t…</a">SaaS Metrics primer. You can also find this in PPT/PDF version in the attachments section of his LinkedIn page. This will acclimate you to non-GAAP software accounting practices, many of which are essential to software investment analysis. If you are at a tech-focused firm, you will certainly perform many of these analyses. I have also written a post previously on VC interviewing questions and many of the same principles apply; you can find that https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/what-to-expect-at-vc-interview</a">here.
Best of luck in your upcoming role.
Thank you! This might be one of the nicest comments I've ever read on WSO. Feel free to PM me the CIM whenever you have the chance to anonymize it, and I'll make sure to pass on the generosity. Cheers!
EDIT: Please stop replying to this comment and DMing me. @mmpewso has ghosted me, and I have yet to receive the CIM. If I ever do hear back, I won’t be able to reply to 160 DMs and will find another way, so there’s no point in continuously DMing me anyways.
I would also love to receive a copy if at all possible, thanks!
Would really like a copy as well. Appreciate it and thanks!
If you or the OP would be willing to PM me this CIM, I would really really appreciate it!
I would sincerely appreciate a copy as well, cheers!
Thank you very much! If possible I would also like a copy
would love a copy as well I’d possible. thanks so much!
also interested if at all possible. thanks!
I would love a copy too!
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I would love a copy as well. Thank you so much! This is going to be super helpful.
Would be really grateful to get a copy. Appreciate your post.
Would love to get a copy too, thank you in advance!
I would also like to receive a copy, appreciate it thank you! SB-ed!!
could you also please share it with me when ready?
Would love a copy as well if possible
Would love a copy as well! Incoming MM PE tech associate
This is a very very generous and amazing offer. I would dearly love a copy. Thank you so much!
I would love a copy please and thank you
Love how you cut the VP up. If you have time to pm me your LBO model that’d be much appreciated.
You’re an excellent role model. Thank you.
Could you please send my way too?
would be great if you can sauce a copy! thank you
would also love a copy as well - eventually looking to make the transition into software PE
Would really appreciate a copy as well! these posts are the reason why this forum is great
Would love a copy as well. Thank you very much in advance!
Likewise mmpewso - would be incredibly grateful to receive this too and pass on in the same vein
can you please send it to me too? thanks
Would also appreciate a copy - thanks for doing this!
can you send me a copy? thanks!
Good stuff, thanks for those links
Would also appreciate a copy as well - thanks so much!
would greatly appreciate a copy as well, thank you so much!
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Would like a copy too, please!
Hey man it's been 3 weeks and you still haven't responded to my DMs or sent this over. What's going on here?
I would really appreciate a copy of this CIM as well. I would be sure to study it and try and learn as much as I can. Thanks!
It's going to be controversial but just my thoughts.
If you could be so kind... looking for that CIM as well please.
Hi,
Don't worry, I know you were just kidding. It actually makes total sense to ask for money for a valuable resource. Nothing seriously wrong with this. Just because a child asks for your keys to a Lambo doesn't mean youre just supposed to give it.
Garbage
Also would really appeciate a copy if possible. Thanks so much!
would love a copy thanks!
Likewise!
also interested
also very interested thank you!!!
thanks for paying it forward, would appreciate a copy whenever you get a chance!
I would love to have a copy of it too! Thanks in advance :)
Interested in a copy, too. Thanks in advance!
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Would love a copy as well! Thank you so much
likewise:)
Would love a copy as well, cheers!
Would be very grateful for a copy as well - thank you!
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Also interested. Thanks.
also interested. Thank you!
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Also interested - thanks!
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Could I bother someone for a copy once they receive theirs? Thanks again for doing this
would also love a copy if anyone could send!
Would love one too! Thanks
Interested - thanks!
I would appreciate a copy. Thanks
would love a copy too!! thanks so much for doing this
Would love a copy if possible - thank you!
OP Here: Love to see the interest in this haha. Would appreciate though if people could stop spamming my DMs. @mmpewso said he needs about a week to work on anonymizing the CIM and preparing it. Once he sends it my way I'll figure out some way to make it accessible to everyone without needing to send out 80 DMs lol.
You may want to consider posting it into google drive or github and sending the link in the forum so you don’t need to send it to everyone individually. Thank you to both of you!
Seconded this. Let this thread know when you post. Thanks!
Thanks in advance OP!
Any updates?
Would also love a copy whenever you get a chance. Thanks !
yes, I would like a copy. please send it to me as well. thank you!
Are people actually getting copies? Would love one as well if so, thanks.
Could I also please get a copy? Thank you so much in advance!
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Would appreciate a copy too! Thank you so much for doing this.
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Interested as well
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Is anyone actually getting the model sent to them?
would also love a copy – thanks!
Would also love a copy - thanks a ton!
Sorry guys - still waiting on @mmpewso to send over the CIM.
I would also like to receive a copy. Thanks
Thank you very much - would love to receive a copy if anyone can send.
Reading all the “I’m interested as well, thank you!” comments back to back to back is pretty funny ngl.
UPDATE: Hey guys so @mmpewso has just totally ghosted me lmao. Not sure what to do here, but if anyone knows of any other resources and actually checks their wso DMs, that would be great haha
Haha, what a thread! What is your background / how much modeling experience do you have?
interested in a copy as well. Thank you.
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