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Advice for Incoming Freshman at Target School
I’m currently an incoming freshman who will be studying economics at a low-target school (Northwestern/Cornell/Vanderbilt), and I’ve decided that I want to pursue a career in the finance industry, specifically investment banking or growth equity. I’m looking for advice on how to spend my...
MiM vs MiF for IB
Hey guys, I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in economics from a good university in the UK and am going to do a gap year with work experience before applying for a masters degree. My goal is to go into IB for 1-2 years and then into PE or Growth Equity. Unfortunately my GPA is not that...
Future of Growth Stage Venture
Banker exits to growth-stage VC shops boomed during Covid and the last days of ZIRP, but now that asset class has slowed down, with funds including Tiger , Insight , and Coatue giving back money and doing far fewer deals. Curious what you all think the future of growth VC is, particularly as a...
Consumer PE/Growth in NY
Looking to move to NYC and continue with an investor role but optimize for WLB . Currently on the West Coast and making decent comp in PE but working a lot. Not too concerned about comp overall and want to optimize for a great WLB and have time to work on a few things on the side. Ideally still...
Growth Equity - NYC
Thought I would start an updated forum for GE in NYC. What are the best firms in NYC and when will hiring pick back up do you think? Is consumer dead? What are the top recruiters for GE?
NYC Consumer PE/Growth Funds with decent comp but amazing WLB?
Looking to move to NYC, have always been the dream to spend a couple years in the city. Currently in SF and making decent comp at a growth shop but working a lot. Not too concerned about comp overall and want to optimize for a great WLB and have time to work on a few things on the side. Moving to...
UK ACA Big4 Audit next move -> LMM TS, LMM M&A or Investment Trust/ Fund?
Hi all, I'm from the UK, 4YOE in Big4 Audit, sick of it and did non-LBS UK MBA last year, struck out of MBB and other LDP, now scrambling for a job, with a few below leads: 1. LMM Transaction Service/ Advisory Senior Associate in London £55k + 5-8% bonus + 26 days PTO + standard 6% pension + 2 WFH...
Growth Equity after
Considering growth equity as it looks like it suits personality more, but still open minded to traditional buyout PE. Noticed that most GE firms only do Analyst tracks and associate pathways are largely post-MBAs. Is it worth taking an Analyst role at a GE fund after 1 year of banking vs. sticking...
Comp/WLB at Growth Equity Firms Out of Undergrad
Curious about what the comp is for GE firms out of undergrad (Summit/JMI/Insight/TA) for first-year analysts. Wondering for base/bonus and WLB
Recruiters for VC roles
Which headhunters/recruiters do the top VCs use? Not an exhaustive list, but would love to know who recruits at the associate/principal level for: Menlo Ventures, Greylock, Bessemer, Accel, Sutter Hill, Mayfield, General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Lightspeed, Redpoint, GGV, Bain Capital Ventures,...
IB to CFO to Investor?
After c. 9 years in IB (UK), I am looking to make a career move. I had two tracks in mind - CFO or Investor. I have an offer for a CFO role in a fairly mature SaaS startup (T-2 for exit, no more funding needed) which seems a good fit. I am also speaking to a few mid-market and growth funds and am...
Growth Equity - Questions and Advice Needed
I received an inbound from a GE fund in a MCOL area that is exclusively focused on healthcare investing. I currently work in Healthcare Corp Dev at an acquisitive public company focusing 100% of my time on strategic M&A deals. Can anyone provide their experience working in growth equity in general...
Growth Equity/Private Equity Analyst / Associate compensation in London?
Please can someone explain the comp structure for an Analyst in Growth Equity/PE at a small lower mid market/middle market PE/a growth equity hybrid shop in london? How much salary should he ask for in GBP and what bonus should he expect to get, ballpark figures? Then also? Should he negotiate carry...
Growth Equity or MBB Internship
Hi all, I am having trouble deciding between an MBB and a Growth Equity internship offer in London. I want to end up in PE eventually but which should I take? For context, the GE shop is purely Growth Investments. Also the salary for GE internship is £37,000 pro rata compared to £55,000 pro rata...
Thoughts on Micro Private Equity ($3M - $7M EV)
Does anyone have experience working with or in a Micro Private Equity firm doing deals at the very bottom of the lower middle market and even sniffing the SMB space? Think valuation ranges of $3M - $7M and firms like Tiny Capital. The investments are of course riskier and far more operational...
Anyone have any experience in or thoughts on the micro private equity space?
I'm thinking about launching a Micro PE firm and do small deals ($2M - $7M valuation range) Would love to get feedback and guidance from people who have experience in this space. I know it's viewed as an emerging sector but I would imagine riskier given that you are acquiring smaller companies.
Growth PE vs LO AM
current Undergrad who's in the process with top tech growth firm (GA/Insight) and LO AM (Cap/D&C/Welly) and pretty split on which I would choose, seems like there are some solid pros and cons for each. I'm most interested in gaining strong investing experience, and also want to get an MBA. Would be...
Growth Equity Analyst Salaries/comp
Hey, was just wondering what the Analyst salary/comp is for entry-level growth equity analysts at firms like Radian, Turn/River, Brighton Park Capital, Lead Edge given that these firms now hire analysts straight out of undergrad. Also any info on hours/WLB
Odd Request - List of PE / Growth / VC Firms That Do Not Deploy Debt
Hey All, Am actively recruiting for some buy-side roles, but due to religious purposes, I can't work for a company that puts debt on other companies. Not looking for an explanation on why my beliefs are wrong or whatnot, I just want to reach out and see if any of you all know of any firms that only...
Q&A: IB Analyst to Corporate Venture Capital Associate
Been on WSO since I was in college and got a lot of value from being on here. Here is a quick overview on me: Currently an investor at the venture arm of a well-known internet company (not FAANG or M7) in the Bay Area I went to a state school in a state that isn’t NY/CA/MA. 1-2 graduates from my...
Soma Capital?
Currently going through the recruiting process with my friends from other consulting firms. Anyone have any idea of the team? Quick read seems like a throw spaghetti on the wall and sees what sticks approach. Been speaking with them since December through a recruiter for investor role, but seems...
AI-Powered Investment Banking Materials
Hey everyone - I've been a long time lurker on here and received tons of helpful tips / great advice and figured it’s about time I contribute. I recently created a tool that automates finance deliverables like basic company overviews, buyers lists, comps charts and more. You can use it for free on...
JMI Equity Hirevue
Has anyone done the JMI Equity 2025 internship 1st round hirevue and know the questions or know anyone who has the questions?
Career path change from growth equity
Hello all! I’m writing to you to have your views on my situation. Thanks in advance to those taking the time to answer, and I hope this thread will help other people in a similar situation. I come from a top tier target school and am currently at a junior position at a growth equity fund...
Niches Within Private Markets Growth
What niches within the PE space are going to see a lot of growth over these next 5-10 years? Corporate PE seems oversaturated, and GE has been doing well in the long-term but has clearly taken a beating recently. It looks like Private Credit is having its moment now, and perhaps not 5-10 years down...
Post-MBA Title, Comp, and hours expectations at in Growth Equity
I'm extremely fortunate to have been admitted to HSW and I'm thinking about next steps in my career. I'm in Growth Equity and have loved it, but my fund is small and (I assume) atypical in structure given size. What should someone like me expect in a post-MBA role at a growth equity shop, in terms...
How does a growth equity fund use leverage?
Contrary to traditional pe, growth funds use zero to minimal leverage. How does a minority growth equity investment precisely work with leverage? I thought the capital structure of the company can only be changed in buyouts of the whole company. Thanks in advance :)
Five Elms Capital
I am wondering what the sentiment is on Five Elms Capital in Kansas City MO. Saw that they are raising again with an $850M target (huge given that they started with 21M in 2007). I am wondering about the work and quality of people there. Also comp too. Thanks!!
How does a growth equity fund make money?
I received an offer to interview with a GE fund (coming from MBB) and I was wondering what the specific levers are with which growth investors makes money. If it is not from an increased valuation as these companies often experience multiple compression, how do they specifically make money from...
Sponsorship for VC/Growth Equity in the US
I hope all of you are doing great. I'm an international undergraduate studying in Canada and would like to know if anyone has any insights on the VC/Growth Equity firms in the US providing sponsorships and having an analyst class. I was thinking of applying to the US due to some relevant experiences...
Any Growth Equity Shops which do Undergrad Recruiting?
Hi guys, I was wondering if you guys have a list of growth equity shops which take from undergrad, firms like Battery Ventures. Thanks!
Growth equity and VC examples in PE
Could you tell me a few examples of deals which could be considered growth equity investments on behalf of PE funds? And maybe the same for VC? And maybe some details as well (was it a successful deal?)?
University Growth Fund (UGF) - Best VC & Growth Equity Internship for Undergrads
University Growth Fund (UGF) is a Venture Capital / Growth Equity fund with offices in Utah, San Diego, and Atlanta. It has an AUM of nearly $90M and the fund primarily invests in technology, B2B SaaS, and consumer product companies in their early stages. If you are interested in VC, PE, IB, growth...
Growth Equity Deals/Case Studies
I'm currently building a Growth Equity educational for my school club. Does anyone have some good case studies of interesting / different types of growth equity investments that I could could look into? (interesting industries, cases that happened, type of specific investment made)? I'm hoping to...
Growth Equity | 5 hour Tech-enabled / Software Case
Was wondering if anyone has any advice on completing a 5 hour case for a GE firm that focuses on software and tech-enabled services businesses that does a combination of growth buyouts and minority investments. From what I've gathered, I'll be been given a case of building out a financial model that...
Typical recruitment timeline?
How long does the Growth Equity interview process last? Context: Interviewed with Adams Street for one of their growth equity summer analyst spots two weeks ago. Interview went super well, really meshed with the person interviewing me and he seemed to respect/be impressed by my resume. Seems like an...
Spectrum Equity vs JMI Equity?
Hello! I'm currently recruiting for full-time analyst positions in growth equity. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on the spread of how much sourcing/deal execution/port co work an analyst would be involved. In addition, any details about exit opps, culture, work-life balance, comp, overall...
Growth Equity On-Cycle Recruiting
I just finished my summer at a BB and will return next summer. What does the on-cycle process like for GE and if/how it differs from the traditional buyout firms?
Growth Equity - Outlook/Routes in
I am an associate working in VC/GE at a shop with a solid brand. Focused at Series A-C. Although I will likely see more A/B as market is less active currently at later stages. Would like to work purely in growth (viewed here as B+). Hiring market is pretty dead right now, (with intense competition...
Thoughts on BXG given recent turmoil?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-1… Any thoughts on BXG's future? Also whether the recent turmoil presents a good opportunity at a mid-senior level to join and be a part of the turnaround, or if being a part of a struggling vertical within BX would be more of a setback...
Tier 2/3 GE vs BB?
Currently a rising junior, and I'm contemplating offers for 2024 Summer. I have an offer for a Tier 2 growth equity fund that is also not in a particularly attractive location. Doing banking this summer and have a return offer at a Tier 1 BB (Financing Group). I am having a ton of trouble deciding...
Can our company go public?
Hi all, I'm an advisor to a friend's business, and he was wondering when it would usually make sense to consider accessing the public markets / equity sale / growth equity and how that process might look like. So the company is currently doing a stable $35-40MM in EBITDA in the consumer industry,...
Questa Capital - Thoughts?
Curious if anyone has perspective on this team. Founder has a really impressive background and both Managing Partners have been included in the GrowthCap list of top healthcare investors in the past few years (unsure if that even means anything but seems impressive). Also looks like the junior team...
Growth Equity/Growth Buyout Exits
I've posted about this before and have looked elsewhere on WSO, but this forum seems to be full of contradictory answers. Trying to understand what the strategy is among the General Atlantic/Summit/TA/PSG/Insight tier of growth equity funds. Some responses on WSO indicate that all of those funds do...
Is on-cycle PE recruiting worth it this early?
On-cycle PE starts td/tm. Will I miss out if I hold out for off-cycle? Don't think I'm ready to interview yet Mod alert: We have announced a PE Interview boot camp for July 21, 2023. Check it out here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/courses/live-trai… . Happy recruiting! Edit: The Bootcamp is...
Chances for someone who has exp at FAANG(SWE then PM) + startup(PM) -> MBA from H/S to recruit for top growth equity firms?
Basically the title. I've seen a lot of posts where people have said MF PE would be impossible so I'm not even thinking about that unless I can do post MBA TMT IB at a BB and then try for PE but I heard that's also close to impossible. I have an option of getting in VC but I know that VC firms won't...
Insights on Highland Europe
Hey monkeys, Any intel on Highland Europe? They have invested in some cool consumer companies like Huel, and seem to be recruiting heavily from MBB. More specifically: - How do they compare against a GA, TCV, Summit and other T1 growth funds? - What are their reputation in the market? Any insights...
HF vs GE (
I’m a few interview processes (multi-strategy large hedge funds and desired sector-focused growth equity think similar size to Spectrum equity). Realizing they’re two completely separate exit opps and it should come down to industry preference, what do both of those look like on a comp, work...
Launch therapeutics
Does anyone have information on launch therapeutics? I know it was launched by Carlyle/Abingworth and seems to be an operating company, but unclear division of responsibilities. From what I've seen they also make investments so not sure what division of labor is between them and Abingworth in terms...
Consulting or Industry Experience going into Growth Equity/ VC
Hi all, I have about 6 YoE at a T2 consulting firm, mostly doing strategy/ CDDs in life sciences with an MS degree (no PhD, MD, or MBA) Based on my background, is it best to take a stab at jumping into VC where I'm at now or should I get some product experience at a startup in the space? Moreover,...
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