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Vetting Term Sheets
We recently opened up some dialogue with the greater market and have been fortunate enough to receive a few term sheet offers for our Ground Up Spec/Development and our existing assets. Question: How have you in the past verify quality terms in these offers as there is a high variability from these...
London PE Culture
Hi team -- wanted to get honest, raw opinions on the culture of different PE firms in London (KKR, CVC, Advent, PAI, Bain Cap, any other firms). Hopefully useful for many who are excited about PE but don't want to end up in a s***hole. Thanks! x
PE Female Dress Code
Hi all -- recently scored an offer at MF PE shop in London. Coming from MBB, where the dress code is far more relaxed (think business casual and varies widely depending on the client), I was wondering what's the dress code I should expect in PE -- specifically for females, please. Would love details...
Question about Exit Opps from Deal Strategy/Strat Consulting
Hi guys I have an offer from KPMG Global Strategy Group - Deal Strategy. My career goal is either to move into Investment Banking after a few years or directly into Private Equity. How do you guys rate the following position in terms of exit opportunities? This is a position in Europe. Participate...
Growth equity investing lens
I am looking to transition into growth equity (more so late stage VCs vs. growth equity buyout) from PE and was curious about the investment lens from which these firms put money to work. Specifically: 1) In late stage VC/pre IPO stage, what are the common forms of security that they invest in? Is...
Strategy& London (M&A) vs BCG Dubai
Hi Everyone! Trying to decide between two FT offers, would really appreciate everyone's thoughts: Strategy& London (M&A) vs BCG Dubai. A few key point: 1) S&'s work is 50% DD for PEs, 50% Growth strategy. BCG is mostly public sector work in KSA. 2) Looking to keep open the option of PE exit 3) Comp:...
Questions about moving from MBB to MM and/or LMM PE
I'm in the process of exiting Bain (I'll refer to it as MBB from now on so that others searching can see the keywords) have a few questions about moving from MBB to MM/LMM that I haven't been able to find clear answers to, and I was hoping you monkeys could help me. Don't feel obligated to answer...
Impact Investing Pay
Hey guys. Curious if anyone can provide insight regarding impact investing pay specifically involving funds that target market returns. I know a lot of funds donate profits to philanthropy, so not sure how that affects employee pay
Lev Fin limited exit opps?
Would going into Lev Fin at BofA limit my exit opps to credit/distressed debt? Would classic buyout private equity still be attainable? What about hedge funds or corp dev (if I choose to go down that route)? I know they are one of the strongest LF groups on the street and analysts do the modeling...
[Advice Needed] Afraid of Potential Exploding Offer
I’ve just went through a very tough interview process at a top BB - the hiring MD wants to call me tomorrow. I think that's a good sign, but am unsure... Any ideas? Additionally, I’m also recruiting for a top PE shop. If given the chance, I’d perhaps take the PE offer, but am afraid that if I...
PE Placement Across Groups at Goldman Sachs
How do analysts across the different groups at Goldman Sachs place into Private Equity? I'd bet that groups like TMT and FIG place better than the others like Consumer Retail and Industrials. I'll be in Consumer Retail full-time so I'm just curious what PE opportunities the less common groups have...
Any info on Riverside Technology Capital Solutions?
Looks like they spun out of Day View Capital (also don't know much about them). Does anyone have much info on their investing style/reputation/culture/pay?
Stanford MS / MBA?
Hi guys, Got into GSB today! Background was the traditional IB / PE path. Any chimps have some info / thoughts on tacking on a 3rd year to knock out a MS CS while I'm there? Thought process would be to take advantage of the sunk cost of leaving the workforce to tack the CS degree on - honestly not...
Thoughts on Court Square Capital private equity?
Any thoughts on Court Square Capital? Reputation, deal flow, experience, pay, etc? Strongest verticals?
Boutique Tech Buyout
I'll keep it short and sweet - what LMM, tech-focused buyout funds are there in Boston/New York?
Q&A: From Master's Dropout to BB IB to PE
I have a Bachelor's in Political Science from a target European University. I then started a master's in Marketing which I didn't finish and did the same with a master's in Finance. By that point, I had secured a full-time offer in a BB in London, in their TMT team. After a bit more than 18 months,...
Primaries/secondaries vs. Co-Investments
Was wondering what the work-life balance was typically like in a group that focuses exclusively on Co-Investing within a fund? While I've read that roles in FoF generally have somewhat ligher hours/intensity than traditional PE, I'm assuming Co-Investments would be more intense given the need to...
PE/VC firms in Myanmar?
Folks We're moving. Wife and I are planning a shift from the states to Asia and we have friends/family in SEA. What is the VC scene like in Myanmar? We don't hear a lot about them in the US but heard recently they've got a flowering finance culture. Thanks
Moving from development to private equity
Hi! I just got accepted to Ross MBA, I have a background in real estate in Latin America and I would like to move to private equity in real estate and stay working in the states. At first I thought about IB in real estate but I think the hours will be better at REPE without sacrificing much salary?...
Valuable Lessons I've Learned From WSO
I have been on this site for the past few years, and I just wanted to "give back" so to speak, and summarize all of the important pieces of information I have gathered. I hope it helps :) The Sales & Trading: Is dead!!! (not coming back) The Banking: Is dead!!! (booooooring) The PE: Is dead!!!...
GS MBD Summer Associate Internship
Got a quick question for all of you. Looking to recruit GS MBD (currently attending non HSW M7). Any shots with no IB experience? Did something credit+infrastructure related before bschool (maybe that will help with GS MBD private credit? Thanks!
Dilemma of an IBD Analyst: Tech 'Unicorn' vs. Large-Cap PE
Wise souls of WSO - I need some advice! I've been working as an IBD analyst at a BB in London for 18 months. I am deciding whether to take an offer for the in-house corp dev / finance team at a big tech unicorn or continue recruiting for PE (in the early stages of several processes, but no concrete...
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.
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...
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