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PE Fund-of-Funds - Help would be appreciated
Hey, Would anyone be able to run a search on CapIQ or FactSet for me for one or all of the below? 1. PE FoF investing in Africa 2. PE FoF based in Africa 3. Any organisation (pension funds, govnmt, asset managers, foundations) that invest in PE funds in Africa I've never used the above databases so...
PE Real Estate or Consulting
What is private equity?
Private Equity is one of the most vaunted types of work in finance. PE interviews are notorious for difficult questions, so we have developed a private equity interview prep pack ( here ) to help you prepare. The typical route into private equity is after having spent 2 years at a top investment...
Megafund PE Analyst Bonuses
What is the typical/average bonus for 1st year analysts at PE megafunds? Any data on the past few years' bonuses for PE analysts would be great. I've skimmed some of the PEP digest reports but I'd like some additional input here as well. Thanks.
Help! Private Equity interview in three days! PE Interview adivce?
I am an undergrad and after some cold calling and networking have been invited for a private equity interview with a middle market pe firm for a summer position. I finally got back home and some time to let of steam after finals and basically hell week(s). I am trying to prepare but this I feel like...
Non Target to FT PE Advisory and Fundraising - Boutique
Not a BB success story - but i think I made out well: I came from a VERY non-target state school, accepted because I was offered full ride based on SAT scores, seemed a good idea at the time. Always wanted to break into finance (VC in particular) but I had NO IDEA the pedigree problem that existed...
Is It Worth It? - Spending my youth
Monkeys, As year 1 closes in, I've begun struggling with what I suppose is some sort of quarter life crisis. For many of us in banking, life to this point has been a constant series of "successes"--do well in high school, go to a top college, break into a top group on Wall Street--with the next...
How to model an LBO with minority stake
What would you do in the case where a financial sponsor makes a minority investment? What is the equity contribution amount? This is assuming the management team stays on. For instance, if a PE firm buys a 30% stake in a company, requires the firm to take on bank and mezz debt and also makes the...
Private Equity Dissertation - Good topics?
Hi guys, What do you think are good Private Equity dissertation topics? I would have been extremely interested in something like "What value is left in secondary buyouts", but obviously access to data would probably prove to be extremely difficult. Another topic i thought of was "Are positive debt...
PE interview question - If you can only know 3 things for an investment analysis?
I received this PE interview question awhile back and I was wondering how one would answer this? If I wanted to evaluate an investment opportunity for PE and I can only ask for three things, what would I ask for and why? No details are provided about the company (not what it does, not what industry...
PE Compensation - Starting salaries?
What are the starting salaries for PE Analysts and/or Associates. What are the best ways to break into these positions. What are the salaries going to be like in 2012.
Real Estate PE Interview Modeling Test
Just got through 2 rounds of interviews with a REPE firm, and was told to expect an in-home excel modeling test sometime next week. One of the analysts there said the test would take about 4 hours to complete. Given the length and RE nature of the test, I was wondering what the test might possibly...
Private Equity - Current high school student
I am currently a high school student. I have a 4.0 gpa and am looking to go into Private Equity. I have researched many a time for information but nothing really answers my questions. 1. How do you start to get into Private Equity after you finish HS? 2. What is the best courses to take in...
IRR for a PE fund
Friends, I have a very basic question regarding IRR . If a private equity fund infuses let say $10 mn in a company having Market Cap of $100 mn, how would one go about calculating the IRR for a 3rd year exit? Would we take the cash outflows to be 10 % of the Net Income of the company? For example if...
Fifth Street Capital - Any info on pay, experience, or culture?
Posted this in the hedge fund forum, but thought it made sense to make one here... Any one have any info on this firm? Pay, experience, culture, etc..? Thanks!
AEA Investors - Information on hours and reputation?
Hey, Is anyone familiar with AEA Investors? I am looking for any information you can provide from hours to reputation to pay. Thanks so much, Run
Where to leverage JD-MBA-CFA®? (...and maybe also enjoy life?)
So i'm at a T14 law school (in b-school it's "magic 7"...we have "T14" which is Georgetown and above). I had work experience in consulting and finance before coming back to law school. Just finished 2L and am doing my summer at a top west coast firm which dominates silicon valley and has a solid...
PE lifestyle? Hours, weekends, base, bonus, etc.?
Can anyone already working as an associate in PE give an overview of the private equity lifestyle? Did a search on the forums and could not find anything recent. Looking for details such as: Do you work at MM , FoF , Megafund? What are your typical hours in a week? How often do you work weekends?...
Investor for a feature film - Seeking investors
Seeking an investor who would invest $6M for a feature film with Oscar winning cast. Please PM if you are interested. Thanks in advance. Best regards.
Part of carried interest for Sr. Associate/VP in a small PE fund
What percent of the total carried interest do Sr. Associates/VPs usually get in a lower middle market PE funds? For instance $100M fund with less than 10 people - 5 partners, 2-3 manager type of positions and 1 Sr. Associate or VP. Also, if the Sr. Associate/VP were to negotiate other type of...
Asia IB to US IB/PE - Attending a Canadian semi target
Hi, I will be attending a Canadian semi target next year (Rotman). I have connections and can get into BB IBD in Asia fairly easily. However, I wish to work in the states/Canada in the future. Is it possible to come back to the states/Canada after 2 years of IB experience in Asia? If possible, I do...
INTERVIEW ADVICE - Should I reach out again?
Hello Fellow Monkeys, as we get ready for the weekend and our MDs start streaming out the door I am in need of some advice. Background: I had an interview last week with a Real Estate PE firm in Mexico City. Interview was intense, Modeling, 2 Case Studies, Spanish Test and 8 separate interviews with...
PE style family office and next career
Hi guys, I'm a 2nd-year analyst working in a family office, managing a family's wealth amounting around USD 2B. We do all kind of investments including LBO , Real estate, Ships, and NPL. And our HQ located in North Asia.(Not Japan) And since we have slightly over ten professionals in the office, I'm...
MBA - Analyst role with a top4/5 RE PE group
Hey guys so I just landed an Analyst role with a top 4/5 RE PE group. My undergrad GPA ~3.3 and I'm pretty sure I'll get some solid letters of recommendation. What do I have to score on my GMAT to get into a top 5-10? Also, what are some good extra curriculars I can do for the next 2/3 years until I...
HIG Capital: modeling test advice/insight?
I searched through the forum and it seems like HIG Capital is a legit shop even though they pay below street. I have a modeling test coming up and was wondering if anyone has taken it with them? If so, any insight and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Have you thought about doing anything other than finance?
Have you ever asked yourself if my job didn't exist what else would I really enjoy doing career wise? Or have any of you ever thought about pursuing other interests possibly post MBA or after you have some finance experience on your record?
PE Recruiting - Megafunds are starting
Good luck to all you first year analysts. Megafunds are all starting this week with interviews so hope you all are ready! Stay late tonight and review a few of the deals you've worked on...
Advent International - Any recent opinions?
Anyone have more recent opinions on this firm? They appear to be huge (18B raised recently according to PEI) and show up in the press quite a bit, but haven't seen many opinions on this board Thanks for the thoughts...
PE Interview - Case Study Help (Urgent)
I've got a case study interview coming up in 1-2 wks. It's 3 hours to read the case, do financial analysis, and prepare a presentation/report. I haven't gotten much clarity from the firm on the amount of financial analysis that needs to be done (re: build a simple lbo model, or do some easier...
Recruiters in Los Angeles: IB background
Hey all, My background is in investment banking / private equity and I'll be starting the Columbia MBA program this fall. For internships/full-time work, in addition to NYC I would be interested in Los Angeles. Does anybody know any recruiters/head hunters out there I could get in touch with?
Is Geneva worth relocating to?
I'm currently London-based and playing with the idea of relocating to Geneva to take a private equity position. Could anyone please elaborate on pros and cons (work-, compensation-, lifestyle-wise) of working in Geneva? Many thanks! What’s It Like Living in Geneva? Deciding to relocate from London...
Another PE interview question - Usage of convertible notes in deal?
Since I received some really great responses in the last post I posted to veteran/ PE WSOers (//www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/pe-interview-question-if-you-can-only-kn…), I thought I should put forth another PE interview question I received awhile back. This one is probably not as open-ended as...
CCMP Capital - Any information on this firm?
Hey guys, I'm a complete newbie here. I was wondering if anyone had any information about CCMP or Silver Lake Partners, both about the firm and what the interview process entails for an analyst position out of undergrad? Thanks again, and I appreciate any input and/or advice. Cheers
Networking Question - CFO of a PE firm
I have a friend who is the CFO of a company that is working with a major Private Equity firm in NYC . I'm a rising senior at a mid-target school majoring in Finance and have put in well over 270 applications to both BB's and boutique firms. I was wondering if it would be "out of line" so to speak if...
Starwood Capital - Beneficial to try and obtain an internship?
I am approximately 90% sure that I want to work for Starwood Capital after UG. For those who work there, have worked there, or know someone who works there, would it be more beneficial to try and obtain an internship there next summer or get a BB SA gig then go for a FT offer before graduation?...
PSP Investments - PE interview (Please provide advice)
I've got a finance interview with PSP Investments (Montreal) soon. I was wondering if anyone has been through the process and can give me some advice or suggestions? i was told there will be a case study where I'm given 3-4 hours to prepare a presentation for the team. They didn't tell me if it's an...
HELP.......Should I transfer??? - Rising junior at Elon University
Hi, I am a rising Junior at Elon University in North Carolina who is pursuing a Double major in Finance and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. I am completing an investment banking internship at a major investment bank this summer and would eventually like to end up working in...
Great new book - Money Makers
Hi everyone, just wanted to suggest this great new book I read, it covers almost all the wall street careers, and gives a great insight into the new financial world. http://www.amazon.com/Money-Makers-Inside-Finance… Enjoy! -MMonkey
Bain Capital Interview process for pre-MBA associate role - Shed some light?
Can anyone shed some light on the interview process of Bain Capital for Pre-MBA Associate role? I have been interviewing with them and have had 2 rounds (2+3 - total 5 interviews till now) and have no clarity on where it goes from now (the last interview happened some 3 weeks before). What is the...
SG Partners: need a contact
Can someone please PM me a contact for SG Partners ! THANKS! Mezzket
Texas - Advice?
I recently have started the process of working with head hunters and preparing for interviews this summer for 2011 PE starts, and was looking for some advice on location. At this point, I'm looking to join a PE firm (or possibly HF) in Texas, preferably in the DFW or Austin area. Quick background,...
West Coast vs. NY Exit Opps
Hey guys, I just recently accepted an offer in the SF bay area with a BB for banking in tech. Just wanted to get your thoughts on what the exit opps are like on the west coast for tech.... It seems like in NY , 1st years are approached like 6 months into the job by headhunters and can secure an...
PE LBO Modeling Test
Just a few questions regarding typical PE interview LBO modeling tests , specifically: 1) Typically how much time is alloted to build a model? 2) Given time contraints, how much is detail should you provide ?(i.e. is it better to be detailed and include PIK toggles, many different debt tranches, use...
Work Experience - Short summer internship?
Do some PE firms take on people for short internships or work experience? I'm in the UK, have an internship at a European BB lined up for the summer but will still have 5 or so weeks at the end before college starts; i was thinking of applying to a load of PE firms such as Clayton, Dubilier & Rice,...
No Deal Experience - First year analyst
I'm a first year analyst at a BB . So far none of my deals have gone through. A few, very few, "live deals" have been live indefinitely and who knows if they are ever going to go anywhere. I'm afraid that when recruiting season comes along it will put me at a big disadvantage when it comes to PE . I...
Blackmore Partners Chicago - Knowledge about them?
Does anyone have any knowledge about the small advisory/ IB Blackmore Partners based in Chicago?
MSD Capital: notable deals, culture, lifestyle, comp, etc?
Does anyonw know much about Michael Dell 's fund, MSD Capital? Anything will be useful (e.g., notable deals, culture, lifestyle, comp, etc.).
McKinsey to PE? Difficulty breaking in?
How difficult is it to break into top buyout funds coming from McK, as opposed to coming from GS /MS/other BBs . Any first-hand experiences?? Are there large funds that don't take ex-McK people at all?
Lee Equity Partners: Culture? Compensation? Exit opps to B-School?
This is Thomas Lee's new fund in New York. Anyone know anything about it? Culture? Compensation? Exit opps to B-School? They've brought on some heavy hitters in senior management and advisors (ex ceo of NBC, head of mercer consulting, etc.)
Why Private Equity Matters
Want to understand private equity?...this article is not a bad place to start.
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