Advice for Current Law Student
Hi all- I wanted to start out by saying thanks for all the information made available on the website- has been very helpful thus far. I'm a current law student at a T10 school and have recently decided...
View ArticleGoing from Management Consultant to Venture Capital Associate
Pre-mba monkey here, 2+yrs consultant specializing in pharma/biotech industry, and before that did product management at a fortune 500 med tech. Looking to switch over to the VC side (at a firm...
View ArticleBuying Into the General Partnership
Question for any senior guys out there. I am a VP in the private equity group of a large firm. I am considering an offer from a start up private equity firm, who is being founded by an ex-MD of mine in...
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MM PE Compensation
All,I've recently received an offer to join a minority investment fund (~$400M) which sits within a larger, buyouts MM PE fund in NY (~$2-$2.5B) range. The compensation package is ~$200K all-in and I...
View ArticleInterview prep for a role in an established start-up
I have a preliminary 'conversation' with a product launcher for an uber-like start up that recently completed a Series C. As far as I know, I would be the first r one of the first dedicated investments...
View ArticleAny way to go from a Masters in Finance to VC?
Hey guys, I'm an incoming MSF student with 2 previous IB internships. Is there any way for me to get into a venture capital firm? without going through the IB stint or PE stint? Would appreciate any...
View ArticlePE Secondaries Advisory Interview
I have a final round interview for a PE secondary advisory shop. They informed me that I will have a case study including "some basic analysis in excel and prepare a few slides on powerpoint to present...
View ArticleGIC Co Invest and Funds Group
Guys, Does anyone have any information related to the Co-Invest and Funds Group of GIC in terms of hours, pay, culture? What is the recruiting process like and how should prepare for these kinds of...
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WSO Private Equity Resume Template for Professionals with Deal Experience is...
Big Announcement: WSO Private Equity Official Resume Template for Experienced Professionals with Deal Experience is Now Public!: Click here for the free investment banking resume template for college...
View ArticleMacAndrews and Forbes Family Office PE
This is founded and owned by Ronald Perelman. What are your thoughts on working for a family office? Since they have permanent capital base, that would be a huge plus right since other GPs have to keep...
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WSO Hall of Fame: Private Equity Forum
The Wall Street Oasis Private Equity Hall of Fame provides a comprehensive collection of some of WSO's best discussions on the private equity industry. Keep in mind this Hall of Fame does not include...
View ArticleIdeal Background for Distressed PE?
I was curious as to what the ideal background is for those who want to work for a distressed private equity firm? I know many tend to come from restructuring groups (HL, Evercore, etc.), but I was...
View ArticleIs it acceptable to intern in PE during your senior year after accepting a FT...
I'm currently a rising senior interning in M&A in the NY office of a foreign investment bank. The experience is pretty good and I like the firm so far, but I would still like to do PE in a few...
View ArticleEMBA, HBS LDP or other training for M&A lawyer joining new PE firm?
I am currently a junior M&A/PE partner at a top wall st. law firm. Late 30's with a young family. Ivy undergrad and law school. Good understanding of "business" but no formal business training. I...
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My Private Equity Recruiting Process
I am about 3 weeks removed from receiving three PE offers (from MFs and top MM firms), both elated and relieved to be done with such a crazy process. I saw that another user commented saying he'd do a...
View ArticleTransfer from LP to GP in Private Equity
I was recently offered a position at an Limited Partnership PE Fund. does anyone have any insights into LP firms? what they do? what skills are needed etc? and lastly can you make the switch from LP to...
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The Truth Behind PE Compensation
Hello World!Compensation in the PE world can be a bit of a black box. I sometimes get approached by folks who are perplexed by their compensation packages at a middle market PE fund. There is little...
View ArticleMoving Up in PE – without MBA
I know that at a lot of funds you are forced out to either MBA or a different job after 2 years. Is there a list of funds at which you can be promoted and get on partner-track without an MBA? Is this...
View ArticleFrom post-investment portfolio management to PE
Hi fellow monkeys:I graduated from college in 2012, and was wondering if I can seek your advice on how I can transition into a PE role at a decent platform please? I knew I liked investment due to the...
View ArticlePE - Doha
Hi,I'm considering to move from London to Doha (Qatar). I'm currently working as senior associate for a mid market PE fund and I'm negotiating to move there for another fund with a similar size. The...
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