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LeapFrog Investments: PE for People with Hearts
LeapFrog Investments is a private equity investment firm that focuses on "purpose-driven businesses" in emerging markets (typically Africa and Asia). It seems like a well-regarded shop in the arena of "impact investment," yet there seems to be very little information about it.. I was wondering if...
Guggenheim Vs. Jefferies
Which would be a better option? Primarily concerned with culture and exits opps to PE . There does not seem to be as much info on Guggenheim Exits and the info that is out there is very contradictory.
Equity Returns for TV Show Financing?
Hello! Hope everyone is well! I'm doing an internship with a consulting firm which is helping raise money from equity investors for a TV show production. They are producing a biopic show (9-10 episodes) and sell it to streaming services. I am looking for some data on the expected returns for equity...
Does Summit Partners hire full time out of their internship program?
I have a few offers from competitors and was wondering the situation on FT offers from their internship. Can't seem to find anyone on linkedin who were hired full time out of the internship?
Chicago PE shops. Apollo? Ares?
I am currently in IB in an energy group, but looking to move to Chicago when i jump to PE . On Apollo's website, they have Chicago listed as one of their offices, but on linkedin / WSO there's no trace of them. Is the Chicago office of Apollo mostly support / administrative roles? Suggested...
Family Office Marketplace
New to WSO . I noticed there is not much chatter on the Family Office marketplace. I work with a group that is focused on making direct investments in operating companies funded directly by family offices (off of their balance sheet), rather than through a private equity fund structure. Curious to...
Infra PE Analyst vs. Pension Fund Infra PE Analyst
First time writing at WSO . I've been spectator for some time - finding this website has been the best thing ever happened to me. I'm saying this because now I have few decisions to make! FYI. I have always been interested in infrastructure and project finance. Option 1) Public Finance role at BB...
Guggenheim Information
Can people provide updated information on Guggenheim . What is the culture like, how are the exits, have they been improving over time? There is a lot of contradicting information about the firm.
How to make top tier bonus in PE at Associate / VP level?
^Title. Quite a bit of info on WSO on what to do if you want to make top bucket in IB , but notice there are not even vague guidelines on behaviours to make top bucket in PE . If you have an idea, please enlighten us. Thanks
Internship After Freshman Year?
I am currently a freshman at a non-target school and am interested in VC or PE as a career path. What are some ways to get an internship at a startup or a VC fund? Is it best to even look for an internship at a startup? Should I be networking more so in the fall? Or should I wait until first...
Private Capital Advisory - Typical analyst deliverables and day-to-day work
Hey guys, So I know people have explained what PCA is on here, but can I get some insights about what an analyst does day to day? I know that the group focuses on raising money for funds and also advising funds on whether to sell their assets off or not but what specifically does the analyst do to...
Impressive PE Interview Questions
There is always that time of the interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. Imagine you were at a PE interview, what questions do you think would not sound too unnatural to ask but would still be impressive? I mean...we all know that asking about the interviewer and his her...
Anyone with access to PERE Comp Report? Please PM me!
I'm looking for just a hand full of data points. Could someone with access to a recent version of the PERE compensation report please comment or PM me? Thanks!
30 yr old thinking of b-school, need advice.
Hey Everyone, First time post. Just want to solicit some advice from members who may have been in my position and get some realistic feedback about my thought process and plan going forward: I’m 30 years old and have been working in the investment management industry in one form or another since I...
Investing in Private Equity
Hi everyone, To give you some background, I recently inherited around $2.0 million from my passed grandfather. I am looking into investing this money, but am rather skeptical of the market at the moment, and bond yields are very low. Of course, I will still diversify some money into those two, but I...
Back Office to Real Estate Front Office at a major PE shop (Carlyle, BX, KKR, etc.)
I know there's been a lot said about this, what I wanted to get a feel for some more recent accounts people had. I'm wondering whether anyone has had any luck in transitioning from a back office role (accounting, operations, etc.) in larger PE shops into more front office roles, particularly in the...
Salary and timeline of a Financial Advisor?
Hey all, I was wondering if anyone can share some insight on what the starting salary and career progression looks like starting off as a financial advisor at a bulge bracket like MS or JPM . I recently just graduated this summer after having to take one class, and after many interviews I don't have...
LONDON: Blackstone Tactical Opportunities team
Hi all, Could anyone give me some insights on Blackstone's tactical opportunities team in London? (recent deals, culture, working hours, asset class focus (an estimated % breakdown would be nice)). Their mandate seems to be pretty loose ... from what I understand they pretty much invest in any asset...
CDC Group Interview (Private Equity Direct)
I have an upcoming interview with the CDC Group (http://www.cdcgroup.com/) Any thoughts on what I should expect? (Outside of the regular walk me through resume type Qs) I assume it will be tailored to impact investing - anyone done an interview with IFC? Would assume it would be similar
What is your investment committee like?
I'm wondering what is it like to sit in an investment committee (from the perspective of an associate all the way up to partner). Is it fun? Boring/long? At what point do you push the button to invest? What are the memos like? How do you know if everyone has exhausted listing all the risks involved?
Tenex Capital Management - Info/Culture?
Does anyone have any info on Tenex Capital Management? From what I can find, looks like there an operationally focused distressed PE shop started by a few Cerberus guys. Any info on the firm in terms of types of investments/culture/reputation would be greatly appreciated.
Tungsten Partners - info?
Does anyone have any info on the firm Tungsten Partners? Seems like there a Private Equity-type holdings company that uses SPV 's to invest in art/design oriented companies. Though it also looks like they're somewhat involved in real estate. Can't really find any info online other than their...
Private Equity Analyst Positions Still Hiring
Hi all, Who knows of any private equity firms that are still hiring for 2018 full-time analysts (preferably in the SF, LA, NY or Chi areas)?
Terminal Value and Cash Build-up
Question - If I am running a 15 year buy and hold scenario on a project, so no terminal value / multiple, would I pay out the cash build-up the project creates at exit or would I just assume that cash is recycled in the business and invested in other projects? Obv. when I run economics with a TV the...
Private Equity Analyst Programs Still Hiring
Hi all, Who knows of any private equity firms that are still hiring for 2018 full-time analysts (preferably in the SF, LA, NY or Chi areas)?
GCM Grosvenor - PE Fund Opportunities
All, I wanted to get your thoughts on GCM Grosvenor as I am considering an Senior Investment Associate position with the firm. I'm particularly interested in hearing about the following: 1) Have you ever collaborated with GCM Grosvenor on any transactions? Has anyone worked there in the past, or at...
Private Equity: Booth vs. Columbia
Was going to apply to HBS , Wharton, Booth and Columbia (Round 1). Debating dropping Columbia and keeping Booth. Does anyone have recent thoughts (last threads are from 2014) on Booth vs. Columbia? Personal Stats/Career History: - Top Tier Undergrad (3.8 GPA) in NYC - Middle Market Traditional PE -...
Lower MM PE to MF? Possible without MBA? (London)
Wondering how easy it would be to move from Lower MM PE to MF in London.. possibly via Upper MM PE , but without an MBA . Anyone here done it?
Chances of getting into PE straight out of undergrad?
I'm wondering whether it is worthwhile to pursue obtaining a private equity job straight out of undergrad or not. What type of firms hire out of undergrad and what can I do to increase my chances? Additionally, say getting in straight out of undergrad isn't an option, would 2 or 3 years of IB...
Starting a Private Equity Fund/Firm
I doubt any one here has started a real estate private equity firm, but given my access to some institutional money ($+-200M) I might--MIGHT--be in the process and, to be completely honest, there really aren't any better real estate forums that I'm aware of, so I figured this would be as good of a...
How can I join the Board of a Company/non-profit as a young private equity professional?
Hi All, I recently joined a middle market private equity fund after spending a few years in banking out of undergrad. I would like to join the board of a company/non profit/startup as I have some spare time and I think it would be great experience. I have been approached by friends with startups for...
Best Minor to add to Finance Major for PE?
So I am going to be a freshman next fall at Pitt. I'm majoring in Finance and plan to do a certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation. My advisor has encouraged me to take a good amount of extra accounting classes throughout my four years. However, my study abroad director, who was a business...
How to Land a Spring PE Internship/Job
I am currently a summer analyst at a middle market investment bank (tech - SF) and will be graduating college in December. I really want to intern at a PE shop next Spring before starting as a full-time analyst in June 2018. Would really appreciate everyone's advice on how to tackle the networking...
Finance at a big tech firm> Buyside?
I know this is not a traditional path by any means, but is moving from finance at a big tech firm ( Amazon /Apple/Google/Facebook/Microsoft) to the buy-side (PE or HF ) a possible move? Or would one be stuck in tech indefinitely?
Figuring Things Out vs PE Timeline?
Hi WSO I'm a recent grad heading to join a MM and I'm really looking forward to experiencing investment banking. Most of my friends who are also heading to IB are already talking about PE recruiting and I'm a bit confused as to how the process works for those who aren't necessarily set on jumping...
Overview of Infrastructure Private Equity
Hello WSO , I have been a long time lurker, and this is my first post (or maybe I am one of the top rated authors who decided to make a post anonymously). I have noticed a certain lack of information about infrastructure investing on WSO , and those threads that are created from time to time, are...
Secured MM Private Equity Role - Can I start one year early?
I joined a large investment firm out of college and am considering whether I should try to start at my next middle market PE firm earlier. Background: I interned at a bulge bracket bank for three summers (senior year of high school, sophomore year, and junior year) and went to a target school. I...
Investment Banking to Private Equity - 6 Things You Should Know
1. Why not just try to start with a PE firm? There are PE firms that hire juniors out of undergrad. However, this 99.99% of the time is in a sub-associate role. In other words, you would be junior to me. I'm only pointing this out because I don't want you to think that a person out of undergrad is...
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Private Equity Summer to Investment Banking Full-Time
Hi friends, What is the best answer to "Why did you choose PE over banking for your summer?". For my situation, I did not receive any IBD offers for the summer but received a PE offer (~$20B AUM). Thanks!
Leveraging International Work Experience (EM's in Asia) to Transition Back to the U.S.
Seeking some advice here: American, top 5 undergrad in U.S. Background is 2 years of merchant banking experience in U.S. and 3 years of private equity (growth) in Asia's EM's, both at reputable firms. MBA from global top 7 business school Rather than going directly back to the investment field, I...
Internship at Abraaj Group in Dubai
I've seen a few posts on PE in the middle east and Abraaj in particular. I secured an internship at the Abraaj Group for this summer in Dubai so I created this forum to help put some things in perspective. I'm currently a junior studying in the US. Ask me anything!
How Strategic Design Can Help Recover Under-Performing Private Equity Capital in India
**1. Challenges Facing Private Equity In India : ** Since the year 2000, global private equity firms have brought in approx. US $ 132 billion into India. Of this just US $ 36 billion or so has been able to exit with a decent return. Essentially then, in excess of US $ 90 Billion remains trapped...
unknown small cap Private Equity in Italy vs. CEE IB
I am an MSc in Finance student at a target European university. My question is which one would be better for my CV, and for my chances into getting into a bulge bracket IB next summer. An unknown small cap PE in Italy, or an internship in a known IB such as Societe Generale/Citi/UniCredit, but in my...
Consumer Retail Private Equity
Hi everybody - I'm interested in consumer retail PE and was wondering whether it'd be better generally to be in a more traditional group like FSG / M&A or C+R coverage to break in. Additionally, would anyone be willing to share info on consumer shops out there that have done well for themselves in...
NYC Private Equity Recruiting from Chicago Office
Hey Guys, I am starting at a top Chicago EB as an analyst and was wondering what the NYC PE recruiting picture looked like for analysts in Chicago, especially in regards to mega funds. Is it possible to get into contact with NYC headhunters or is it impossible to land a spot coming from Chicago? Any...
REPE best practices
I saw this as a topic on the PE forum. I thought it might be valuable to start one here. What are some challenges, solutions, and best practices you guys have when transitioning to a new PE role. Would love to hear about approaches to deal sourcing, considerations/stuff to look out for during due...
Boston Startup and Venture Capital Scene
How do PE Firms Create Value Beyond Margin Improvement and EBITDA Growth?
Hello, Could anybody perhaps offer insight on some of the more nuanced tricks private equity firms use to create value in their portfolio companies? For instance, do they sell all real estate and lease instead, try to reduce underfunded pensions in some way, do other accounting / finance tricks to...
Arms industry coverage
Any IB / PE / ER firm specialized/known for covering weapons, ammo, soldier equipment, etc. manufacturers? The issue is that most of the aerospace and defence groups cover mostly aerospace-defence stuff from my experience; there also is a lot of high tech defence related companies. However, I'm...
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