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Great Company, Great People, Great Enviorment

If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not ApplicableKKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)Sadness (Cons): None, your expectations are clearly laid out for you before you start and if you did...

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Can someone point me to a buy-out / roll up guide?

Other than just the traditional buy out strategy, can someone point me to some guides on roll up / consolidation plays and or case studies? I worked with a client last year who had a history of...

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Assurance Senior

Ernst & Young LLPIndustry Detail: Private Equity3rd+ Year AssociateGroup / Division / Type: Generalist3Regular Full TimeAnnual SalaryHealth Benefits: Medical / HealthPay Rate: 63,0000No votes...

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How to move from private credit to growth equities

Hi all, New account here looking to keep some anonymity. As title says, I'm interested to learn more/potentially moving into growth equity. A little background of me - c/o 2019 graduate and recently...

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Breaking into PE Canada

I am seeking good advice on how to break into Private Equity in Canada. I've read about 8 different articles here on the same topic, so I understood good basics about the topic and how to reach my...

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Leverage for LMM Software PE

For a software company with high recurring revenues, what level of leverage will be considered investment-grade?I am trying to figure out what level of debt can a company (broadly $5-$25mn revenues)...

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How much of a premium (if any) do you demand for equity comp?

Consider two job offers as follows:a) $100K cash base, with $300K guaranteed (e.g., risk-free) cash bonus at year end (provided you work there year-end)b) $100K cash base with $X equity compensation in...

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Analyst

Month of Interview: AprilCitigroupIndustry Detail: Venture CapitalHow long did the interview process last?: 1-2 months1st Year AnalystGroup/Division/Type: GeneralistWhat did the interview consist of?:...

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What do you look for in your other half?

I assume everyone here wants to build a successful career; I'm probably 10+ years away from having to do this myself, but curious on what you guys look for in your other half if you already know you...

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"Bi-lateral" situations?

I hear this phrase from PE funds often - what makes some PE funds able to create "bi-lateral" situations more so than others? What is usually the reason for these situations to exist ?Only allow...

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Pros and Cons of Pre-MBA VC associate?

Recently offered a pre-mba position at a tech VC shop in the Bay Area after ~2 years as a non-IB front office BB analyst. Interested in what the pros and cons are of working as a VC pre-MBA associate...

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In what scenarios can PE firms win carve-outs vs strategics?

Hi,I've been studying some old transactions and was wondering if anyone can educate me on this - in what scenarios can PE firms win targets that are carve-outs versus strategics?It seems like carveouts...

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Is there a viable path to PE from Corp Development (Tech)?

Would someone doing corp development at a tech firm ($100-$150mn in ARR, startup) have a shot at moving over to PE?My personal reason to move to PE = I see a lot of companies in tech getting crazy...

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Thoughts on H&F and CD&R

Hey everyone. Just wondering what your thoughts are on H&F and CD&R ahead of the next cycle of recruiting. I like the people at both so far but can't find a ton of recent discussion around...

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Worth it? MBA for Wharton grad in the LMM

Wondering how you guys would gauge the value of an MBA for someone in my position (experienced assoc. at a young LMM).I'm comfortable with my resume from a name-brand standpoint, having done the whole...

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No full time offers, seeking life advice?

Hi everyone,I worked really hard recently to land a full time offer in PE or consulting, but I have been completely unsuccessful and am worried about what to do next. I'm hoping anyone can give me...

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Internship at LC PE or Tier 1 BB

Hey guys,could you please share your opinion on what internship would be better for a future career, LC PE (think of BC Partners, Permira) or T1 IBD (JPM/MS)? I have recently got both offers for the...

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Summer Analyst

Wilshire AssociatesIndustry Detail: Private EquityInvestment AdvisorInternGroup / Division / Type: Private EquityLess than 1InternWeeks of Paid Vacation: 0Hourly RateHealth Benefits: NonePay Rate:...

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Summer Analyst Review

If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not ApplicableWilshire AssociatesSadness (Cons): Pay, Push more co-investment opportunities as well so interns get a good amount of exposure to...

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Buying a business vs. PE

I'll be working in IB as an analyst and as I live a pretty modest life, I plan to save a majority of my income. Has anyone after their analyst stint purchased a business to run rather than exiting to...

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