So I just got notified that I've been invited to interview at a top tier growth equity firm, and the opportunity just sounds absolutely amazing so I'm desperate to land the position.
If someone currently at a growth equity fund wouldn't mind elaborating on the interview process, I'd be forever grateful. An overview of the typical growth equity interview process, some fit / industry (HCIT and B2B SaaS) questions they'll probably ask, general finance questions more relevant in GE, etc. would be great.
I've only found generic overviews with search, and I also have additional questions. I will banana away really good advice/insights until I run dry. Thanks WSO!
Sincerely,
BankingWaffle
I PM'd you details.
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If possible would very much appreciate the PM as well. Thank you.
Hi prudentinvestor - wonder if it is possible to PM me as well. Many thanks and wish you a Happy New Year 2020.
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Hi there, is there any chance you could PM me if you ended up recieving the materials? I am trying to prep for an interview on Monday and would really appreciate it!
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Sorry to also jump on this thread, but would also be great if someone could PM me the list of questions? Very interested.
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8 years later but if you can PM me the details that'd be awesome, got an interview coming up soon, thanks!
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I'm not sure if this thread is still active but I'd greatly appreciate if someone could pass along the advice to me as well!
If anyone still has these questions, would so appreciate if you could PM to me! Thank you!
prudentinvestor could you please share the info with me too? Thank you!
Would appreciate these questions
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Thanks in advance!
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Joining the legacy of this email chain. Can someone who has been given this knowledge PM me the details? Much appreciated, thanks!
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Or save a decade of these comments and just post the details :)
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Growth Equity Brush Up / Interview Prep (Originally Posted: 12/03/2015)
Hi all,
I've spent the past year and a half in a portfolio company of a megafund working largely on turnaround projects, supply chain, corporate finance and supporting the requests from the sponsor. Prior to that I spent two years in a top group at GS/MS/JPM and am now beginning to look for growth equity roles. Given I didn't look at the buyside at all while I was in banking, I never went through interview prep and have gotten rusty on some of the typical modeling/case study type prep. I have two questions:
Though I know growth equity shops can have vastly different interview processes, what are some of the most common types of interviews and if modeling is involved, could share specific examples of what is typically provided to the interviewee, what is expected to be built out during the interview and what is the end result our output expected.
Does anyone know any good prep sites or online courses (for free or for purchase) that would be more closely geared towards growth equity type interviews (on the modeling side in particular). I know there are plenty of LBO practice models, but my understanding is that for mid to early-stage growth interviews, the model would not be a typical LBO template model.
Thanks for any thoughts or advice on how to prep for these interviews as I ramp up my outreach to firms.
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Can someone please PM me as well? Thanks.
PM me please as well - I would love to work in Growth Equity
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Please PM me too! Thanks!
OMG PE ME TOO WITH ALLLL THE DETAILS ON GROWTH EQUALITY!!!!
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i would also love to hear the details..please pm
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If anyone has anything to add to OP's initial questions besides asking for PM's I would also appreciate answers.
Can you please PM me as well? Thanks.
Although I am not currently at a growth equity fund I just went through the interview process with multiple well known tech growth equity firms.
In my experience, the interviews were not particularly technical, although one super day covered certain technical topics that should be relatively straightforward for someone in TMT banking (three accounting statements, deferred revenue and its importance to software companies, four types of valuation, valuing on revenue multiple vs. EBITDA multiple, license/maintenance vs. SaaS). In general, the questions I got can be broken down into a couple of categories:
1) Walk through resume / my background / my story 2) Why growth equity / why tech investing / why [ ] firm 3) What motivates me / why would I be a good fit for a position that involves sourcing / am I really interested in technology and do I keep up with it on my own / is there a specific area of tech that I'm interested in that differentiates me from the pack 4) My deals 5) Case studies 6) Stupid behavioral questions (tell me about a time that you disagreed with a superior at work, etc.)
I would stress that #s 1 - 5 are all extremely important and you need to be ready to nail every one of them (or close to it) to get an offer. Passion is extremely important for growth positions, especially those involving sourcing responsibilities. You need to be able to articulate exactly why you want to work in a growth equity vs. buyout shop and prove to them you have the skill set and the experiences that would enable you to excel in a position that is very different from most banking analyst positions.
A big piece of it is proving genuine interest in technology and VC / growth equity. I would suggest get a handle on the firm's portfolio, including knowing a few of their investments (ideally in areas of interest / in which you have some level of proficiency) down cold. Know exactly what a couple of their portfolio companies do, their funding history, their investment highlights (try and look at this through the lens of the fund's investment criteria), their risks, and the competitive landscape. Additionally, I think it's imperative to have a specific area within tech that you can speak to in detail, as well as cool companies within that space that you follow. A good breakdown of an industry would involve definition, competitive landscape (how is it now, how was it x years ago, how do you think it might change in the future?), market size and historical and projected growth, historical and current trends, drivers, and customer buying criteria. On top of that, pick a few cool companies that you truly understand and be able to place them within that competitive landscape, and speak to their position within the broader themes of that industry.
Will have to SB you on recharge because this post was spot on - wish I saw it before my superday.
Will add to this thread with my experience when I have time.
Me three..in same position - would really appreciate it!
I'm happy to answer questions via PM.
Could you possibly PM me as well. I will be having my first in-person growth equity interview tomorrow.
Can you please PM me the details as well?
Could you also please PM me the details as well?
If you could PM me the details it would be greatly appreciated :) thanks
Would love a PM as well, prepping for growth equity interviews now and would appreciate the advice.
Same here! A PM would be awesome - I'm beginning the recruiting process in just a couple of months.
I swear to god nobody reads the dates on this thread. It's months old and I'm tired of seeing people bump to ask for PM.
honestly not sure if this whole thread is an elaborate troll or not... the long game?
can someone who received a PM please just share some of the insight they learned so we can all benefit?
thanks
Can someone please PM me as well! I've been looking for any information around growth equity interviews Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) in particular.
Thanks!
Can someone please PM me as well! I've been looking for any information around growth equity interviews Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) in particular.
Thanks!
Can someone please PM me as well! I've been looking for any information around growth equity interviews Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) in particular.
Thanks!
Is there someone who can PM me this too? thanks
Would like to receive the details as well, PrudentInvestor
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If anyone could PM me the details as well, it would very be helpful.
Thanks.
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Would really appreciate it if you could PM me as well.
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I would really appreciate it if you can PM me the details too. Many Thanks!
anyone still have the PM?
Can someone PM me too
this is potentially the most useless thread except for what REDSOX posted lol.
Can I also be PM'd, thank you so much
Please pm me as well, thanks so much!
For the record I PM'd 0 people on this thread
Would you please PM me as well? I have an interview coming up as well. Thank you so much!
PM me as well kindly!
Could you please PM me ? Have an interview next week. Thanks a lot!
Its probably better to post the PM in the comment section so everyone can gain the knowledge.
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Could someone please PM me as well? I have an interview soon and would definitely appreciate the help.
Could someone please forward the PM to me as well? I have an interview coming up and given this amazing opportunity I want to be as prepared as possible. Thank you!
Understand this is an old thread but still hope anyone who received that PM could kindly forward it please. Thanks.
Me too please ^
Would it be possible to forward the PM? I am in the same situation and would highly appreciate the info! thanks!
Would it be possible to also share the growth equity questions via PM with me? Many thanks!
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If anyone would be willing to share the notes with me as well I would much appreciate it! :)
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Would appreciate a PM as well - Thanks a lot!
if anyone is still around on this post, can someone please PM me with growth equity prep q's as well please?
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if anyone is still round on this post, could someone please PM me with growth equity prep questions as well? Thank you so MUCH
Same, would love to receive any prep for growth!
if anyone still around, PM? thank you
I also have a growth equity interview coming up and would really appreicate a PM with potential questions. Thanks so much in advance!
8 years later but if anyone can PM me the prep material as well I would be greatly appreciative!
can you please PM me as well? Thanks in advance!
Again 8 years later but if anyone can PM the materials I'd be eternally grateful!
Same haha
Why doesn’t someone who received it just post it, seems like a lot less work
Could anyone forward to me if possible please as well? Would be much appreciated!
Hard to believe this is still rolling... but if anyone would be so kind, a PM with the materials would be hugely helpful. Thanks.
Likewise, if someone could forward these materials, that would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Can someone pm me the material as well please. I will go through all your comments and +1 you lmao. Or if someone has insights to give to the whole forum that’d be 🤝for the squad. Cheers!
Same here, would love to get a pm with potential questions. Thank you very very much!!!
Would really appreciate any help on materials as well! Thank you very much!
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Can someone also PM please? Would be highly appreciated. Thanks!
The thread is from 2012... stop asking for a PM
Please can yoou PM me the details?
Hey I got the PM. Post here and I'll send it to you.
Hey Echo Delta - would you mind sharing with me?
Hello,
Would really appreciate it if you can share the materials! Thank you so much in advance
Hi! If not too much trouble, would greatly appreciate the shared insight. Thank you so much!
Hey Echo Delta - would really appreciate if you can share the materials as well, thanks in advance!
Hello Echo Delta I know this is from a while ago but would really appreciate the PM you received regarding this
Hi, can I please have the PM too? Thanks
Hey, can you PM me as well?
Hey Echo Delta,
Could you send me the PM too? Thanks!
Can I please get the PM as well? Thanks!
Hey Echo, thanks! Could I please also get the PM?
Hi! If not too much trouble, could I please get the shared GE interview/ prep insight as well? Thank you so much.
Hi I would really appreciate the PM - thank you
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could someone send me the PM too? would be a massive help. thanks
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