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CPS Capital
Founded in 2013, CPS Capital is a Toronto-based private equity firm that specializes in investing in high-quality small and mid-sized businesses that demonstrate potential for substantial growth.
IB vs REPE for a career in PE?
Taking into account that my long term goal is to move to PE (or even HF), would it be better to start in an investment role, even if it is RE, or to do the traditional IB path? Both would be at well regarded BBs. Thanks
Are most initial round buy-side interviews conducted over Zoom video or by phone?
Title says it all. I’ve mostly had phone interviews thus far but wondering what other people have experienced.
Sub Par GPA w/ Decent Experience at a Semi-Target looking for FT Advice
WSO Investment Banking Forum: I've heard/read a lot of what has come out of these threads over the past few months. However, while sitting in a cottage far, far away from my home is when I have finally decided to utilize this great resource. As we all know grades are starting to trickle in, and it...
Aviation/PE Joint Venture Advice
What's up all my cool cats and kittens? I'm seeking some advice from the many smart folks available on this platform. This is my first post, so hopefully I don't get shit on too badly. I work at an aviation company. I work in the leasing and trading division where we buy serviceable aircraft and...
Tiger Funds Salary
Hi guys, saw some top performing PE Associates exiting to Tiger, Viking, Loan Pine Capital etc. What do those funds pay in order to convince people to join from PE firms like Apollo? Any insights on W/L balance?
Stevenson Institute of Tech Priority Application
Hi ! I am a high school senior with a 3.7-3.8 gpa and a sat score of 1460. I got a mail from Stevenson Institute of Tech today stating that I've been shortlisted for Priority Application through the college board student search service. I'm not sure as to what that entails apart from a priority...
Midcap private equity associate fix pay cut
Hi everybody, I have just absolved my second analyst year at an investment bank in Germany. Now I‘m in contract negotiations with a midcap private equity fund. I know for sure that there will be a pay cut regarding my fix salary. Does anybody here made a similar experience and can tell how high...
Deloitte Consulting or Strategy& Summer Consulting Internship?
I've been lucky enough to land two consulting internships (after junior year of college) - one from Deloitte, and another from Strategy& (PwC). I'm wondering which one I should take. Here's what I'm thinking so far, where a "*" indicates that these are the most important factors I'm taking into...
From big 4 consulting to PE - what are my chances?
Background: - Currently a senior consultant at a big 4 with a handful of projects under my belt. - Hoping to write CFA level 3 in May, I was planning to write it this summer but it got delayed because of covid. I am acing the mocks consistently now so I am pretty sure I can pass it. - Completed the...
LBO Assessment - CAPEX/NWC Requirements
When analyzing a potential LBO target and try to make a judgement regarding its CAPEX/NWC requirements and Free Cash Flow size, are there any % thresholds we can use to determine if the CAPEX/NWC requirements are high in general? Same goes for Free Cash Flow conversion/ % of FCF in terms of revenue....
Private Equity Capital Markets
Hey guys, anyone know anything about Private Equity Capital Markets teams? Been approached by a few top funds on CM teams - sourcing funding for acquisitions. Wondering what kinda work they do, skills, comp - compared to the acquisitions teams? Heard it's good because you pretty much work on every...
Do a new comer to a Private Equity Firm gets a crappy project?
Hi all Is it common for a new analyst who joined the firm awhile ago to be tasked on crappy projects? I am a 2nd year analyst who joined a new firm but it seemed other two analysts who were with the firm 1-2 years already get better projects. The reason why I think this way is because we recently...
Does anyone (that matters) hire from ratings?
For a FIG (non bank) ratings associate is IB or a PE role even remotely attainable? I’ve rated LBO. HY transactions and standard IG published research.
"Generalist" buy-side roles with exposure to GE and traditional PE?
Currently A1 at EB and want to exit in the next year. I am having a tough time deciding if I am more interested in growth equity or traditional private equity, and I was wondering which firms offer more "generalist" programs where associates get to work on both more growth oriented investments as...
Introduction - Nick C.
Hi all, Just writing to say hello and glad to be part of this community. I am looking to gain more internal insight regarding equity research and PE as well as IB, since I am trying to figure out the area I am most interested in. I am currently an accountant/analyst at a real estate company that...
Can I still break into PE? What would you recommend?
Hello Everyone a little late to the game. Just recently realized, as I am about to turn 25 I would preferably like a career in PE, IB, HF or VC. My current background is: Undergraduate BBA with a minor in Finance at a university in Central America and as you´d figure Non Target School (2.7 GPA)...
iMBA vs MBA
I am currently starting my journey to break into IB/PE I am 24 will be 25 by January 2021. I am currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign iMBA programme and have about 1/3 down, good GPA so far over 3.5 and probably can close with a 3.7. Just took the decision to break into...
Why don't private equity players invest in low ROCE industries?
I'm talking about industries like airlines, energy, data centes. And private equity (ex-infra guys). I believe my question essentially is that while value creation depends on ROCE it's not entirely driven by it. Infra guys investing in areas like tollroads and such, where they run down the asset...
US PE firm in London vs NYC
Hey guys, I was reading some data about US private equity funds in Europe. Some firms such as KKR and Carlyle have invested a lot in Europe. Others, which are considered MF, have deployed a relative small of their AUM in Europe. Apollo are one of them, in US it’s for sure a MF, but in Europe...
NYC UMM Reputation
I am in process of lateraling from my current shop and am somewhat deep in the process with a couple of the below firms. Wont specify which one, but was wondering if you can provide some color on their culture, returns, bschool exits and anything else you think is relevant. AEA American Securities...
Small PE - work specific disappointment
Hi guys, I am currently interning at a small regional PE fund. PE has been my career goal for quite some time, but so far I am a little bit disappointed in the type of work that I do. I wanted to ask you whether it is small PE fund characteristics and I should aim towards larger funds or if I should...
MF Credit for Junior Summer - PE/Credit/IBD for FT?
Extremely fortunate to be able to secure a summer gig at a MF on their credit team earlier this recruiting season. I was just concerned regarding FT - in the worst case that stuff doesn't work out and I don't get a return, would I get good looks from top BB firms and PE firms for their analyst...
Incoming IB Analyst with Accounting Background - Is Getting a CPA License Worth It?
I graduate with my Master’s in Accounting this December. I don't start my FT IB Analyst job until July 2021, leaving me 7 months of down time. I originally allocated this time to study for the CPA exam, but given that I won’t be working in public accounting, I won't be able to become "licensed"...
Is Healthcare PE possible with no healthcare coverage experience? If so, what should my strategy be?
Got placed in a product group at one of GS/MS/JPM and am very excited to be here. If I were to consider buyside opportunities, I think I would LOVE to exit to a Healthcare focused firm or at least at a place where I can get lots of Healthcare exposure. I have no doctors in the family, was not a bio...
How to transition to Associate From Analyst
Hi everyone, How does an Analyst prepare for Associate role? I am a 2nd year Analyst (1.5 years in PE) and I am paired with an Investment Manager on deals. Normally, she does financial modelling and and usually gives basic excel and PowerPoint work to me. I understand an Associate needs to know...
Recruit for tech or go through IB and PE and then get MBA to make the jump?
A lot of people are unable to live the 60-80 hour grind building excel models or fixing up powerpoints for their MDs and clients. I heard a lot of people exit PE to Product Management but they usually get their firm to sponsor them for an MBA and then make a switch. Would you go right for the jump...
2020 Canadian Stock Pitch Competition
Register for UWFA's 9th Annual Stock Pitch Competition in partnership with BMO Capital Markets! The competition will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 14th to Sunday, November 15th. If you are interested in participating, groups of 1-3 are encouraged to sign up before the registration...
PE Secondaries Exit Opps
Hi all, I have offers from two reputable PE secondaries firms ($30B-$40B AUM). I was curious as to the feasibility of lateraling into direct PE or even IB following an analyst program at one of these places. I know the financial modeling training is not as robust, but these firms place a heavy...
Blackstone Diverse Leaders Program Fall 2020
Hey, Semi-Target here trying to make relationships in PE for a move after IB. Have you guys heard back from Blackstone for this program?
Private Equity vs. Private Credit
Hi Everyone, Long-time lurker over here currently at a credit hedge fund focusing on special situations and opportunistic credit. Haven't seen all that much about private credit vs. private equity. Been trying to assess whether I'd like to stay on the credit side or move to the equity side. I like...
Who lends PE debt?
Sorry if this sounds stupid, but where do PE firms get debt financing for their LBOs? I'm very familiar with the LBO process but surely banks are not willing to lend at the amount of leverage demanded by financial sponsors? Is this where private credit comes in? I understand the equity portion comes...
I'm not sure I even know what my job is...? Any advice appreciated.
In August, the CEO of a small firm reached out to me saying he had an opp available through LinkedIn - I interviewed and got the job. At this point I had zero experience in finance and hadn't even finished uni, it was literally on the back of a post about an online course I had done. There was very...
Private Equity fund for Romania
Just wanted some clarification from professionals on this platform. I have returned recently back in my native country, Romania. I saw on the market many companies with great balance sheets that sell for a fraction of the real price. The PE market is also very fragmented in Romania, so the room to...
PE vs IB - Where to start?
I'm currently working part-time during uni for a little known PE firm based in London, the fund is worth about $6.4bn, but the team working on transactions is very small and some other analysts have little financial training. I'm considering whether I should stay at my current firm or complete a...
Private Equity Technicals - Debt Specific?
Took a beating on an interview recently - was not expecting technicals given I'm a 3rd year and HH said it was a behavioral round...unlucky. Anyways, wondering if anyone has a list or resource for PE technical questions specifically around debt. I understand the concept of debt, and can model LBOs...
Megafund recruiting from IB
Where do megafunds/headhunters typically recruit from? Is it only EBs and BBs, a select few EB/BBs, or others as well?
Software Engineer to Growth Equity
I'm a current Software Engineer at FB/Google with four years of experience hoping to move to growth equity. I want to move primarily because I feel like I've topped out on what an engineer can make, and I would like to take more ownership on the company-building side of the table without taking on...
Funds of funds - Sales
Hi, Currently working at an IB (associate level) and looking for a transition. I'm interviewing with a FoF, ca. 70 Bln Aum for an Institutional sales / IR position, role seems exciting, lots of client facing and travel, comp is great as well. What is the career growth? Exit opp and salary packages...
LevFin placement into PE
Curious to know how well LevFin at a top BB places into PE. It's a group I'm interested in possibly trying to move into so I want to get a better understanding of exits. I see a lot of people going into private debt following their LevFin stints but not so much PE (maybe I'm mistaken). Quite short,...
Is PE route worth it?
Hey all, over the last few months I interviewed and accepted a SA 2021 position at an EB (PJT/CVP/EVR) and was wondering if the banking to PE route still is a good career option? My understanding is that UMM PE with a buyout strategy is crowded and Megafunds generally push you out after two years....
Walking Through a Deal with Questionable Model
So I have a small buyside M&A deal on my resume that I plan to walk through for PE interviews. I completely understand the thesis, rationale, etc. as well as the operating model, which I truly did build. However.....this was a pretty small deal for the size of our client, so the modelling process...
Fund Accounting vs FP&A
Hi, I am currently looking to exit Big 4 Audit and have the following two opportunities: Finance Manager at Top VC firm (in-charge for reviewing all accounting work prepared by out-sourced accountants. basically operations and reviewing work here along with work with auditor requests). Senior FP&A...
small tech boutique to Tier1/2 Tech PE
I am writing to ask for some advice on making the jump from a small boutique. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Current situation - Yr 1 Assoc at a tech boutique in London. I have had experience (long term internship) in a European Investment bank (Tier 2) and degrees from target Universities....
First Year PE Associates - How Have You Been?
I feel like I've been seeing a lot of first year PE associates post on this forum recently about their difficulties starting while WFH. Thought it would be a good idea to create a forum for all of us to share advice / vent / commiserate. For context, I'm about 2 months into the job and definitely...
Private Equity professionals in the gig economy
What do people think of the prospects of a mid-level PE professional that wants to try the gig economy, taking projects with different PE firms such as: - Portfolio monitoring: e.g. HQ in your home city while PE firm needs to take a 3-hour+ flight to get there and having you there will save them...
Bain Capital Path Into Private Equity Summer 2021
Not seeing anything else about this on here, so I figured I would start this forum to see if anyone else is going through this process at the moment. I know Bain Capital stopped doing a summer analyst program for undergrads, but I think they must have restarted the program this year unannounced. I...
Moving from Generalist MM PE to Tech Growth Equity
Hi All, I'm currently in my first year at a generalist MM PE firm, right out of undergrad (state school target like UMich, UVA). The firm is decently well known, especially on its coast (most analysts are from top targets). I receive strong modeling, diligence, and portfolio ops work experience at...
IB VP to PE
Hi all, This has been something that I've been wondering for a while. If a VP at a top BB or EB like GS / MS or EVR / PJT / CVP, and they've grinded up since 1st year analyst, do you guys still think it'd be near impossible for them to find a decent PE role as a senior associate at a 1~3bn PE fund?...
Nordic Capital
Hey All, wondered if anybody has ever done the Nordic Capital Process for an Associate position and could provide any intel? - Also happy to connect through PM. Thanks!
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