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Syndicates/Investing into PE firm as an LP
Would anyone be willing to chat about their experience investing/setting up a syndicate? I have an oportunity to invest into a strong PE fund's next vintage and looking to learn more about people's experiences with syndicates
Syndicates/Investing into PE firm as an LP
Would anyone be willing to chat about their experience investing/setting up a syndicate? I have an oportunity to invest into a strong PE fund's next vintage and looking to learn more about people's experiences with syndicates
Credit Hedge Fund Definition and Interviews
Guys - I'm at a BB in Lev Fin and recently have been called up for an interview at a credit hedge fund within a private equity fund: focused on distressed debt, special situations, long/short equity, etc. I've been involved in several PE interviews but never interviewed with a credit hedge fund....
MBB (incl. PE advisory) or Lower MM PE?
Hi Monkeys, Around 10th of February I expect to receive offers from both MBB consulting (will include PE advisory assignments) and a Lower MM PE
Portfolio Analyst at Mid-Market Fund (Senior Debt, Mezzanine and co-equity) vs. Big 4 Audit Senior for eventual PE position
I'm currently working for a big 4 accounting firm as an audit associate and will be promoted to senior in July. My ultimate goal is to work in private equity. An acquaintance of mine who I know through a family friend reached out to me regarding an open portfolio analyst position at a relatively new...
Evaluating lower-middle market PE opportunity
Hi everybody, I may have an opportunity for a position with a small private equity firm. Here are some details about their investment criteria: - AUM: approx $350 - Dry powder approx $75 - ~10 active investments Besides these metrics, what are some other things I can search for that would help me to...
PE in India
Hey All, Does anyone on here have experience with (or know someone who has experience with) private equity in India? Specifically wondering a few things, and I'm referencing mainly U.S. Megafunds and their Indian offices (Bain, KKR , Carlyle, Apax, Blackstone, Warburg, TPG all have them). 1. How...
No Experience in Real Estate MSRE or MBA RE Concentration
Hey- I've always had an interest in Real Estate both from a research perspective and a development perspective. I am looking to transition careers. Currently work in City Planning/operations research for the city of NY . I am currently studying for my GRE and have been torn between MSRE or an MBA...
Citi - Financial Sponsors or Media & Telecom to PE?
Please shed some light on the PE / HF placement of these guys? Which would get more looks for PE / HF placement? Please advise!
Lower MM PE -> FSG Associate -> Upper MM/MF PE?
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BMO Sponsor Finance insight?
I'm currently interviewing with BMO Sponsor Finance for an Analyst role and would probably get brought in as a 2nd year. I've spoken with contacts at Golub and Ares and they said BMO has a solid MM group but didn't have much detail. Wondering if anyone has additional detail or any idea of comp? I'm...
WSO PE Guide - No Technicals?
The WSO PE prep pack is a great resource, dont get me wrong, but I find it very strange that there are essentially zero technical questions in the guide itself... There are a list of 10 common interview questions, along with a few other important topics such as MoM vs IRR and how to build an LBO...
Summer 2017 PE Recruiting Process Starts tomorrow
Thought I'd make sure everyone knew what was going on. Can confirm that Blackstone , TPG and CD&R are interviewing tomorrow morning - presumably the rest of the Megafunds will be going as well. It is getting absurdly early at this point. Good luck all
Work at lower-mm firm but working on mega fund size deal
I work at a lower-mm PE firm, leaving for b-school in August. I'm looking to move up market and know that's tough to do especially to mega fund if you haven't already worked there or comparable firm. However, one of our larger investors is working on an acquisition that we're helping him out with,...
M&A vs. Private Debt Internship
Hi monkeys! I have a tough choice to make, this is why I'm asking for some Chimp wisdom. I'm finishing my studies at a French top B-School and previously did a 1 year internship in a French PE fund. My short-term goal is to find an Investment Banking position in London. I have two internship offers...
Small PE Firm or BB IBD
What is better? I want to end up in PE , but don't know if starting with a PE firm with under £250 m AUM is too small to start off, or if its better to have a BB brand name in a couple years time...
How to become irreplacable?
WSO , I'm in need of some advice. This summer, (3/4 through my UG) I've spent a considerable amount of time networking to set myself up with a position I'll be happy at, following my graduation. One lead panned out particularly well, and I landed myself a position this summer, working directly under...
Friend of mine wants to build a next-generation film finance company
Hi guys, so this is my second post so far, and I'm thoroughly enjoying the feedback I've been getting from ya'll (especially from @DickFuld"). This particular subject involves entrepreneurship, so I decided that posting this in the VC section would be best. So I've come to ask your opinion about a...
Accel Partners insights
I've an interview lined up with them next week. Does anybody have any insight regarding the Analyst/Associate role? How's your experience with them - work culture, career growth, environment, exit options, ...? I'm looking for a hard finance role (Financial Analysis, Modeling, Valuation, Investing,...
JP morgan CIB private equity group
guys I work for a PE companys' portfolio company and have a associate offer from JP Morgan . Does anyone have idea about the work culture, prestige and exit opportunities either within JPM or to PE firms from this group after couple of years. I am graduating from NYU next week. They just got moved...
Best Midwest MBA for Value
I can't see myself going to or affording an MBA from a target in the northeast, so I was wondering which school in the midwest is the best value choice? Currently, I'm at a boutique sell-side firm in NE Ohio (below average pay obviously), but I'm considering trying to get into IB , PE , or AM ....
Private Equity/Hedge Fund Recruiting: Differences between Starting at a BB Investment Bank vs. a MM/Boutique Investment Bank
Hey guys! Title says it all. I'm currently researching as much as possible in order to plan ahead and look into the process of recruiting for hedge funds/private equity. I'm not completely sure about which path I want to take, or how long I would like to stay in investment banking - but definitely...
Lower Middle Market Experience?
I've got a solid lead in a lower MM fund (pretty large market, but not NYC /Bay Area) with ~$500MM AUM. Anyone have any insight on pay / work life balance / exit opps / general experience at these kind of places? This would be for an associate role after two years of IBD . Thanks!
CRE Asset Management vs Private Equity and breaking in
Hello, I've been a long time reader of WSO and appreciate the amazing insight that everyone provides. I'm contemplating transitioning to CRE PE from corporate FP&A and have 3 questions (ok maybe 6): 1) What is the difference (if any) between starting as an acquisitions analyst in RE Asset Management...
Strategic LBO in "Roll-Ups"?
BAML Best Group for PE?
I accepted an offer to join BAML this summer as a sophomore IB analyst. I am wondering which group would best position me for PE . Right now I am debating between LevFin and Financial Sponsors.
BB IBD Lateral Hiring / Exit Options / Office Transfers in Asia
Hi all - first of all, I would like to thank the WSO community for being a helpful resource during my recruiting process for investment banking. With WSO's help, I have been fortunate enough to secure a FT offer from a BB in Asia. Recently, I have been thinking a lot about my short-term career plans...
Incoming Lev Fin Analyst --> PE prep Questions
Hey guys, long time reader of the site and decided to make my first post. I am a senior at a semi-target in the southeast, and will be starting as a FT Analyst at a BB in NYC in Leveraged Finance. The Lev Fin group at this particular BB is one of the Lev Fin groups out there that is very modeling...
JPM IBD vs Apollo PE
Currently I'm a junior and I was fortunate to receive offers for both places. For JPM I would most likely be placed in to the healthcare group and I am aware that Apollo doesn't give full time offers for its summer interns. Any advice would be much appreciated.
PE recruiting covered in Dealbook article
Private Equity Firms in a Frenzied Race to Hire Young Investment Bankers: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/private-equity-firms-in-a-frenzi… A Mad Scramble for Young Bankers http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/06/business/wall-street-banks-and-privat…
Financial Modeling: Rosenbaum or Benninga
Which is good and basic for IB / PE for Analyst? Which one do you suggest to start with?
Practitioner's Valuation
I'm looking for a comprehensive book on valuation (for start-up, distressed, private and public companies). I'm aware of McKinsey 's "Valuation", "Damodaran on Valuation" and Pratt's "Valuing a Businesses". Do you have any suggestion on any other text that will enhance my valuation knowledge? I'm...
New Investment Product Launched by KKR
I recently ran into this article on The New York Times Dealbook, where K.K.R.’s newest investment product, which caters to investors that are looking to commit a lower than average amount of capital, is described.
General Atlantic vs. Golden Gate
My buddy got offers at both shops and had trouble deciding, so I wanted to reach out to get some opinions for him from folks in the industry. Any insights on reputation, exposure, firm performance, etc?
Blackstone Interview Help
I have a final round interview with BX next week for their PE group. For anyone who has gone through a similar process, what type of questions should I expect? I'm in my undergrad, will I still be grilled on technical questions? What percentage of people who make final round end up getting the...
Banking to Buyside: 3 Keys to Getting Into the Best Groups
“What’s the best group on the Street?” It’s one of the most common questions asked on the WSO forums. Nobody ever has a definitive answer, because there isn’t one. Some folks want to make a career in investment banking, while many other forward-thinking monkeys sign on with an eye already...
How does Private Equity recruiting work in Texas?
I am a sophomore interested in working in Houston energy IB and was wondering how the recruiting process worked there. Do analysts get calls from headhunters or do they have to find opportunities themselves? What kind of funds do people go to? Megafunds? MM? And do the energy bankers end up in...
Firearms Industry under fire?
Early Tuesday morning, Cerebus Capital Management announced that it would sell off its assets in Freedom Group, an American firearms company which owns companies such as Bushmaster and Remington Arms. According to sources, an official at the California teachers’ pension fund, which has $750...
Possible Career Path
Wanted to get some opinions here on possible career paths ahead. This is how my CV shapes up, - Graduated in the top 1% of a top undergrad business school - 2+ years IB experience with a large European bank (one of the largest globally) - Moved into Disney Corporate Strategy team to do in-house M&A...
THE NEW TYCOONS: Inside the Trillion-$ PE Industry Book, by Jason Kelly of Bloomberg
Anyone got a hold of this book ? It was just released last week Inside the Trillion Dollar Industry That Owns Everything [quote]What do Dunkin' Donuts, J. Crew, Toys "R" Us, and Burger King have in common? They are all currently or just recently were owned, operated, and controlled by private equity...
Venture capital database required- India china
Hi, needed a quick advise. i want a detailed database of all listed private equity/venture capital funds in asia( india/china mainly) any idea where i can get any kind of info in this regard...i dnt hv access to capiq or bloomberg as of present and was thinking if there is any website anyone is...
Romney & Gawker - A Love Story
Woke up to this doozy: http://gawker.com/5936394/ Before you guys start crushing people in the comments section, I encourage you to read through the article and the points it makes. The world really has no idea about private equity. I tried to shed some light on some of the key misconceptions (it's...
Sophomore/Junior PE megafund internships??
I've been perusing LinkedIn and have been seeing that some kids (mostly Harvard/Yale and the like) are getting internships at Apollo Global Management or Blackstone as summer analysts. Wow. Do these firms recruit at the schools for soph/junior interns or are these internships a result of networking?
Someone's Claim
So someone I know (through the Internet) claims that he got a PE summer internship at a top firm (Silverlake, KKR , TPG), as a sophomore at Cornell AEM. He did have a high GPA, and claims it was a summer analyst role and not a support role, that he did not have any connection to the industry, and...
Leverage Finance to Private Equity
I recently received and accepted an offer for the leverage finance division of a top 5 commercial bank. I plan to eventually transition to PE , but was wondering how likely this experience will help me that. I know that since the LF division isn't from an investment bank like GS /MS, my chances...
MSc Thesis: Performance of acquirers where the target is distressed
I have to decide on what exactly to write on this topic so I thought I'd get some suggestions from you monkeys. Which countries/parts of the world could I look at that are interesting? Which period? Also, perhaps you could suggest a title within this topic? Thanks in advance!
Commodities focused PEs
Hi guys I am a 3rd year analyst working in a natural resources group at a bulge bracket investment bank . I have developed strong interest and knowledge in sector and would like to consider a PE focused on commodities (metals, coal, oil & gas, etc). Can you give me some names of PEs that are active...
Real Estate PE Model
Can anyone share a real estate pe model, or a good spot to find one? Thanks
Africa - Key Performance Indictators(nontradtional)
A partner at a private equity firm just asked me for 10 "proprietary nontraditional" key performance indicators for the African economy. Think "tonnage of waste per year", stuff like that. Obviously civil unrest is of real significance. Any good ideas on how to translate that into a usable metric?...
Market view of Guy Hands / Terra Firma?
What is the market perception of guy hands and terra Firma following the EMI deal.. Still a top name? Still prestigious?
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