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Healthcare Private Equity Overview, +10 SB
Interested in learning more about private equity as related to the healthcare industry and I can't seem to find that much information. Will give 10 SB for a person that can give a good/comprehensive overview with things like recent deals, financing considerations, other things to consider,...
Private Equity Placement Analyst
Have an interview through school at a Private Equity Placement firm in NYC for full-time analyst position out of college. I understand the general idea of the job, but I can't find analyst salaries for this position anywhere. What can I expect to make as a Junior Analyst at a NYC Private Equity...
FIG PE Case
I have an upcoming case with the FIG arm of a PE firm and had some quick Qs on modelling / PE in the FIG space. I work as a generalist in IBD and do not have any direct FIG experience. Normally, LBOs are done on a EBITDA multiple basis. I know FIG companies are more commonly valuated on P/E or P/B -...
Africa - Deal or no deal?
There has been increasing talk of Africa being the next big boom, especially in technology. Without saying too much about what I think, I would like to hear WSO's opinion on the future of Africa, including for investment purposes. I know there is a LOT of corruption, and I have great hatred for the...
Private Equity Internship Interview
I have an interview for an internship at small private equity firm next week. I wanted to know what I will be expected to know and how I should prepare for the interview. Also what do undergrads typically do during a private equity internship.
What do discuss during coffee/lunch meetings?
Hi everyone, I have a fairly simple question. What have you guys found to be good discussion topics when you are able to network with other people? I'm from a non-target school (undergrad), so it is critical for me to be able to make a good impression whenever I network. As a natural introvert, I...
Webinar Rewind - Private Equity Recruiting and Transitioning to PE
In case you missed the recent webinar on private equity recruiting and the transition to PE , have no fear - the full recording of the webinar can be found below. A quick note - we had a few technical difficulties with this one, so go ahead and fast forward a few minutes in to get to the meat of the...
Minimizing Taxes as a Finance Professional
I think it will be helpful for those with insight on taxes helping us junior financial professionals give advice on reducing our tax payments. The typical IBD Analyst makes well over $100k/year in pre-tax income. Can you provide examples and solutions to staying above $100k/year at the post-tax...
Rosenberg & Cain-Possible Scam and Identity Theft?
Hi All, Does anyone know anything about this firm, Rosenberg & Cain Partners. I got an email from HR asking me to fill out a background check form + $30 background check fee. I checked out their website (http://www.rosenbergcain.com) and superficially seems legit. However, further research raised...
Prior Experience before Applying to PE
Just got a general question regarding experience prior IB when applying to PE . I’ve previously worked in the BO of a financial institution (internship) before moving to IB post graduation through extensive networking.
WSO Real Estate happy hour/meetup in NYC
Does anyone have an interest in doing a Real Estate Happy Hour in New York soon, for WSO users who work in real estate finance/ PERE /real estate investment banking? I think it would be a useful way to network. Happy to coordinate with WSO . Let me know your thoughts.
Prestigious Private Equity Groups besides the "Big Names"
Besides CG, BX , APO, KKR - what are some smaller names that you could possibly network into that many students probably would not think of / apply to
Office surrounded by HF/PE firms, how to use this location to my advantage?
Hi guys, Currently interning at a start-up in a very modelling heavy corporate finance role. I am based in Mayfair, London which is home pretty much exclusively to high end fashion stores, art galleries and more importantly pretty much every HF / PE fund that has an office in London. I have been...
Interview w/ Engineer turned 2nd Year PE Analyst
Mod note (Andy): Very happy to introduce to you this eve our newest blogger Singapore Sling. He worked in Australia for 3 years as an engineer before moving to finance in Singapore, and is currently a 2nd year PE Analyst. Over the coming weeks he will be sharing a regular post about, 'what he learnt...
Target Masters or Non-target PE?
Hi folks, I would like to ask you for your opinions on the situation that I am currently experiencing. Unfortunately, my undergrad degree is rather poor (state uni in US) so I had applied for a couple of masters programs in finance at top unis in UK in order to maximize my chances to get an offer...
PE Shops Staying Lean - What it May Mean for Bankers
Hey gang. Happy October. How I do love sweater weather. Am taking a slightly different tack with this post and am hoping to crowd source some insightful responses, both from bankers as well as my fellow PE gents and ladies out there, but everyone feel free to add in their two cents. It's a theory...
Top Fashion Private Equity Investors
Who are some of the top fashion private equity investors?
Mid-Market PE Fund Associate taking questions.
I haven't been on here for a while and I figured instead of going out tonight with the lady or reading a pitch-book I'll give back to the community. Ask anything you want to know.
Brokerage/Series 7 vs. Private Equity/Search Fund
First of all, I just finished freshman year at a complete non-target school, Drexel University if that helps you, and the only thing that landed me these two internships over this summer was the fact that I have a 3.82 GPA and a 4.00 major GPA. I do not have any previous work experience since I was...
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Convenience Store and QSR (Private Equity)
Hi, I'm currently looking to possibly leave my job at a hedge fund and move into becoming a franchisee in the convenience and QSR (quick-service restaurant) industry. Let me make clear that I am not very familiar with the world of private equity (I come from a commodity trading background ) but I...
Any introverts in private equity?
Hi! My dream job would be to work for a PE firm. But I´m not sure would I succeed or even be able to get there because I´m an introvert..and I haven´t heard of any that would work there. Do you know any introverts that work in private equity, or do you think that an introvert could work there?...
American Capital Securities
Does anyone have any information in regard to on American Capital Securities , both their buyout fund and their energy/infrastructure fund? I know they just raised a $1.1 billion fund for their buyout arm. I am looking for any information regarding culture, prestige, comp, deal flow, etc. Thanks for...
Milestone Partners?
Did a search but there wasn't a whole lot on here. Does anybody have any info beyond what's on their site? I know about them from a strategy perspective but looking for color on things like culture, experience, comp, etc. Thanks.
Resume presentation for self-taught skills (Big 4 to PE/VC)
I'm a CPA about to be a senior (2 years experience) in big 4 audit and looking to try and break into one of the smaller PE or VC firms in my area. I'm actually working on an IPO now for a pretty large company which may help some. Going into IB is basically out of the question since there are none in...
PLS Help! Interview with Goldman Sachs Principal Investing Capital Structuring team
Has anyone interviewed with the Principal Investing Capital Structuring team at Goldman Sachs in the past? Any insight into the interview questions they ask would be much appreciated! In particular, what kind of technical questions do they focus on? Many thanks in advance!
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Investing in Small Businesses
Hey guys I found this website today on the FT: https://circleup.com/companies/ It was launched by an ex-PE guy, and essentially allows you to invest in early stage companies (I suppose via crowd-sourcing). Would you guys consider investing in these companies, and if so what would your strategy be?...
Can you demonstrate value to a potential PE fund instead of sending over resume?
I'm coming from a big 4 audit background in a non-major region for PE and VC firms. There are a handful in the area but no large ones. Many of these firms only have a few staff based on the company's websites, so there aren't really many job postings or openings. I'm wondering if I can demonstrate...
Corporate Strategy Analyst at BB Seeking Advice
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Under which industry would you classify this company?
http://lockwoodpr.com Which industry does this company fit best? How would you include it on a resume? Thank you very much.
Take BB MO offer or keep hustle for FO?
Dear All, I am in dilemma. I am writing to ask your opinion regarding a job offer that I received at BB .
Sharpe Ratios for various PE and VC strategies?
Does anyone know where to find a long term, up to date list of these stats? Specifically I am looking for the Sharpe ratios of: -US LBO funds -US VC funds -US growth equity funds I have found all US PE stats from morningstar but it ended in 06. I am not sure if this specific info exists out there...
Anyone have any insight on this group?
Hey guys. I was contacted by a private equity firm in CA to become one of their interns... The firm is Black Legend Capital. I've never heard of them..but I'd say I am really interested. Anyone have any insight on this group?
Corp Dev / Strategy at PE / HFs
Strategy and Corp Dev at say a tech company has to do with finding M&A or partnership opportunities for the company, benchmarking the company against competitors, doing industry research, etc. which is all fine and good. But what is Corp Dev / Strategy at a PE firm or a HF like? How is it different...
Using Bloomberg to find PE/VC performance/analytics????
Hello everyone, I currently completing a case study for a PE fund of funds interview. Essentially I am to pick 2 of 6 PE firms to invest with if they were to raise a new fund today, so I am trying to find the historic returns and any other data I could use to compare the funds of these firms to PE...
Looking for Data on New PE Firms
Does anyone know where I could find data on new private equity firms started in the last two decades or 2000 onwards? Targeting traditional LBO shops that raised 200M+ for their first fund. Would be helpful to get data on when the first fund closed, who the founders are, size of the fund etc. I...
Benefit to second year in IB?
If you are in the unlikely scenario that a top PE firm is willing to take you on after your first year in banking, is it worth it to stay in banking for your second year? Realize this is very uncommon for PE but a headhunter is pushing a first year to an interview for a slot that opened up at the...
KarpReilly
Anyone ever worked with them before? What's their reputation/comp/bschool exits like?
Sourcing a company in exchange for an internship... Possible?
So I'd like to present a hypothetical scenario to you guys, and I would appreciate any advice regarding this hypothetical scenario to maximize the (hypothetical) results.
Secondary Buyouts?
Was just reading this article (http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2014/04/28/private-equity-exits/) about the stock of private equity backed companies that should be nearing maturity from a holding perspective for financial sponsors.
Lateral or Recruit for Buyside?
I'm currently a second year analyst within a specialized industry-focused MM investment bank. I started off-cycle in January, so I would essentially be finishing up 1.5 years by this summer. The bank that I work for is a well known firm, but I'm starting to worry that the specialized nature of my...
Ask Me Anything: I'm a MM PE Associate
I graduated from a target university in Europe and started out in the M&A group of a bulge bracket bank. I then moved on to private equity, with the wish to concentrate on the middle market. My fund concentrates on a single geographic region with a specific focus on two industries. Feel free to ask...
Ask Me Anything - Current Prop Trader/Advice for people wanting to make it/Breaking in
So I wanted to give some people hope. I will keep my firm names anonymous, but I want to give people help. I am just going to have some random points, and want people to ask anything or even state if you disagree so we can get a nice discussion going. My Profile: I graduated in 2011 with a...
Toys R' Us - Bain, KKR, Vornado
Can anyone speak to what you think KKR , Bain and Vornado will do with their Toys R' Us position? Whats the outlook for the company? Any insight would be great.
Private Equity Manager Reviews
I work for a hedge fund of funds and have been traditionally responsible for hedge fund manager research. My firm is looking to transition into private equity investments as well and want me to help start the manager research department. There are a few obvious differences in the HF and PE selection...
Bain Cap Ventures - As great as it seems?
What's the general sentiment towards BCV among PE , growth equity, and VC guys? Obviously Bain Cap is a highly regarded shop, but I have a feeling that BCV could not be as well-regarded and as great... How have their returns been? Do their associates, VPs, and principals get paid the same as those...
WSO Webinar on Monday July 15th - Transitioning from Banking to PE
This Monday night, July 15th, at 8:30pm EST, Wall Street Mentors will be hosting its first true webinar of the summer. The topic? Transitioning from investment banking to private equity. CLICK HERE to join us Monday night at 8:30pm EST. Read on to find out what you can expect, where you can find the...
PE Analyst Program Thread
Hey guys, I did some research but haven't seen a post that has the most up-to-date information all gathered within one thread. With investment banks following one another to improve the hours of the junior bankers, PE funds have started to recruit more people straight out of undergrad. I would be...
PE Offer vs. Current buyside Role - Thoughts Appreciated
All, Debating between switching over to a distressed PE firm based in CT vs sticking at my current buyside role (principal investments group at a bank based in Manhattan). The pay for the first 2 years will be better than my current role and it seems like interesting work but the commute is...
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