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Growth Equity Recruiting Timeline for UG
Does anyone have any insight on the recruiting timeline for Growth Equity internships? Looking at Lead Edge, Spectrum Equity, JMI Equity, and Summit. I know Insight has already began their process, but not sure when others kick off.
Big4 TS to Growth Equity (London)
Hey all, I'm a first-year analyst working in Big4 TS in the TMT team, also studying towards my ACA Hoping to get some advice for moving from Big4 to Growth Equity in London Is it a pre-requisite to move into Banking first before I can seriously consider my chances for reputable growth equity firms...
Acquisition Finance / LevFin Group to GE/VC?
Currently in an Acquisition Financing group at a large international bank. Most analysts with these roles exit to either credit funds or Direct Lending shops. I've worked on a few tech deals, but how would I sell this role to growth equity / VC funds? Seems most associates come from sell side...
Modeling Test for Growth Equity / Sub-debt Family Office
Hello! I’ve had a few rounds of interviews with a family office that focuses on a niche consumer group and prides itself on providing flexible capital solutions vs. standard buyouts with a good amount of leverage. HR called and would like me to take a modeling test and they are allocating 6 hours...
NewRoad Capital Partners
NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC, headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, is an SEC-registered investment firm investing in growth equity and growth buyout opportunities in select U.S. Supply Chain & Logistics and Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods sectors in the lower middle market.
NewRoad Capital Partners
NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC, headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, is an SEC-registered investment firm investing in growth equity and growth buyout opportunities in select U.S. Supply Chain & Logistics and Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods sectors in the lower middle market.
Am I crazy?
Am I crazy for wanting to rescind a great prestigious PE opportunity on the east coast to stay in banking another year just to stay on the west coast? Experience in banking hasn’t been horrible and love the west coast but know I would burn a bridge. Asking for a friend...
Growth Equity -> PE
Hey, I was wondering how common is it to go from top GE (Summit/TA) to MF/UMM PE?
Providence Strategic Growth
Anyone have any information on Providence Strategic Growth (they are a spin-off of the growth arm of Providence equity). Their fundraising pace is really impressive-- I think about to close a 4bn fund IV. Any insight into recent deals, comp, reputation in the market? Unfamiliar with the growth...
Growth Equity and Venture Capital
Any insight on clubs, events, etc. that are especially helpful for Growth Equity/VC in California? Would love input on recruiting for a Growth Equity internship.
Should I get MBB experience before jumping into PE?
I received a VA offer from an MBB company and a junior investment analyst offer from a PE firm (~200M EUR AUM), both in the CEE region, pay is comparable. Since I have only done one internship at a tech-focused boutique IB, would it make sense to first do consulting for 2 years and then try to join...
Growth equity family office VS. BB Tech IBD - How to decide?
Hi everyone! I am in the lucky position to have received growth equity (family office) and tech IBD (GS/MS/JPM) analyst offers straight from uni. The family office is also pretty well known as it is a LP for many other shops (currently almost $10bn NAV). My LT goal is to work in growth equity, but I...
Big Tech --> VC/Growth advice
Hi WSO - I've worked in big tech (think FAMGA) since graduation ('17). Went to a top 10 US UG, currently working in product, was previously in corporate strategy (got to work on an acquisition in 2019). I would like to transition to the investment side for my next role; ideally in early stage VC,...
Experienced (10+ yrs exp) Resume for VC/Growth Equity - 1 or 2 Pages? Format? Deal Sheet?
I’m looking to update my resume for VC / growth equity roles (around Principal level). I’ve got 10+ years of experience and have worked in 4-5 roles (including banking) before VC. I managed to get it down to one page with size 10 font, but it required a lot of cutting and playing around with...
Barclays/JPM Private Capital Markets
Hi All - I currently sit in a vanilla ECM team at a BB, 1 year away from Associate. I like the seat and enjoy the equity markets, but don't love the vanilla "IPO" process and think I want to have a slightly more bespoke role, as I feel like that is where a lot of value can be added in a commoditized...
Early employee secondary sold at a discount in follow-on rounds - why?
Hi all, I was recently made aware that early employees sell their shares at a discount when they liquidate in follow-on rounds. Is this because liq pref is smaller in earlier rounds than follow-on rounds? Just trying to conceptualize this. Thanks for the help!
Stripes - Growth Equity Consumer/Tech Shop
Interested in learning about this firm and if anyone has insight, particularly in their intern/analyst/associate program. Is it a primarily sourcing role? How is their upward mobility? Furthermore: how have they been performing? What's their reputation like on the street? Thanks in advance!
Growth Equity
Hi Everyone - I'm currently interviewing for a growth equity role focused on tech. What are your favorite tech news outlets and resources?
LevFin Group to PE?
Hey guys, I'm an analyst in a LevFin / Financing group (not BB) that historically sends analysts/associates to private credit given the overlap in the type of deals we work on. Most are LBO's or other M&A financings. Is there a chance to break into traditional buyout or even Growth Equity with this...
Q&A: MBB to Private Equity Associate
Open to questions of any nature from students, consultants, or anyone else. I am an incoming first-year associate at a tech-focused PE fund, currently rounding out my 2nd year at MBB. I attended a top target (H/Y/P/S/W) for undergrad and interned on the buy-side in undergrad. I can try to help by...
Best MF Growth Practices?
I know that there are a few mega funds that have dedicated growth equity funds (KKR, BX, WP, etc.) If anyone has information, would love more clarity on what industries each covers, fund size, fund success, comp, where they recruit from, etc. Thanks!
LMM tech buyout / growth equity shops w/ ops focus
I'm a first year analyst interested in LMM tech buyout / growth equity shops. What are some good ones with a focus on ops improvements?
Growth sourcing model
Looking for knowledgeable opinions on the sourcing model of firms like TA, Summit, etc. What do these responsibilities look like as you work your way up at a firm? How transferable is this skillset? Is comp much more variable, and would hours be worse? Thank y'all for the input!!
Are Multicap Funds the next best thing?
Recently as SEBI has proposed new rules for Multicap Funds i.e. Fund Managers have to allocate 25% from each asset class i.e. largecap, midcap and smallcap. So what are your opinions, Are Multicap Funds looking attractive or will it lose its importance? Also please feel free to Specify your goto...
Seeking the financial universe
Hi everyone, great to be here! I'm just starting my journey to explore and improve my understand of finance and investing.
EBITDA Vs. ARR Multiples For SaaS
What kind of multiples is used by buyout and growth equity investors (e.g., Hg Capital, Summit Partners, TA Associates) to value SaaS companies? Do they only rely on EBITDA multiples just like for "traditional business models" or use ARR/revenue multiples as well? Looking at the cash flow profile of...
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...
Growth equity interview format
Got an IV at a MM GE-focused firm. 2 hours on zoom with them and a case study given to me the day before. Sounds like it will be ~5 hours of work. What should I expect? Is it appropriate to ask them if there is modelling? I have heard it could be: a DCF, three statement analysis / projection, LBO...
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?
HEP is recruiting a pre-MBA growth equity associate
Health Enterprise Partners is looking to round out its team in advance of launching its fourth fund, HEP IV, by hiring an Associate. The Associate will work directly with members of the investment team at all levels. The bios of the current investment professionals can be found on our website...
Growth Equity Interview
Hi Everyone, Have an upcoming interview with a team formed from a TPG Growth spinoff. In your history with Growth Interviews have they asked any of the following? - Investment Ideas given their strategy? -Paper LBO, Quick IRR, Accretion / Dilution? -Case Study? Any general advice or resources you...
Growth equity promotion/earning path
Hello All, I'm curious about entering growth equity as an analyst and wondering about expected promotion path and earnings over time. I go to a top undergrad program (H/W/S/P) so don't see myself needing to go for an MBA. Found the below about age and pay from mergers&inquisitions, is that accurate...
Tier 1 & 2 Growth Equity shops
Looking at getting a list of tier 1 & 2 growth equity shops in London together. If you have any you would add here it'd be much appreciated. GA, TA, Summit, Insight. Megafunds with GE divisions: Bain's Tech Opps, KKR growth, Apax Digital. Other funds: Spectrum, Stripes, JMI, TCV.
"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...
Growth Equity Interview Guides/Prep
Interested in going into growth equity after analyst stint at a BB - been looking through WSO and have seen helpful information but cannot find a solid set of resources/guides on how to navigate growth equity recruiting. Does anyone have any guides/lists of materials that would be good to use to...
Growth Equity / PE Analyst right out of undergrad or Consulting, location difference
Hi all, senior at a semi-target and received a couple offers, one in growth equity in a direct Investment seat and one in t2 consulting (ie Deloitte, LEK, Kearney etc...). The thing is, I really want to break into PE / Growth Equity for the long term and love the role @ the investment firm (fund has...
Software Engineer to Growth Equity
I'm a current Software Engineer at FB/Google with four years of experience hoping to move to growth equity. I want to move primarily because I feel like I've topped out on what an engineer can make, and I would like to take more ownership on the company-building side of the table without taking on...
Moving from Generalist MM PE to Tech Growth Equity
Hi All, I'm currently in my first year at a generalist MM PE firm, right out of undergrad (state school target like UMich, UVA). The firm is decently well known, especially on its coast (most analysts are from top targets). I receive strong modeling, diligence, and portfolio ops work experience at...
Top Growth Equity Updated Headhunters Coverage? On-cycle vs. Off-cycle
Hey everyone, A lot of updated HH lists I see on the forum is focused on buyout firms. I was just wondering if anyone has information on which HHs cover which top GE firms as of this year? Also, I know that the top ones (e.g. TA) goes on-cycle. But what about the other ones? Mostly interested in the...
Q&A - VP Tech Growth Equity
Lateraled to another growth equity fund over the last 12 months. Moved from Sr. Associate to VP. I previously posted a Q&A here . Happy to answer questions without going into too much detail about myself. Always enjoyed the insight I was able to gather here, and so trying to pay it forward.
Follow-On Investor Process
Friends -- I am working on a minority growth equity raise where there is a lead investor and a couple follow-on investors. As dumb as this may sound, are the follow-on investor(s) required to sign a formal term sheet as well? Or can there simply be an amendment to the lead term sheet to include the...
Pros and Cons of Growth Equity when compared to IB?
So growth equity has been a growing sector in the market for quite some while now and has gained more popularity recently. Want to know what the comp/exit opps/career path for growth equity looks like when compared to Investment Banking for example? Would you recommend someone to take a growth...
Growth Equity Exit Opps
Curious to learn about exit opps from large Growth Equity shops (Insight, Summit, General Atlantic , TA, etc) or even smaller middle market growth equity shops. Primarily at the associate level but also curious about analyst level positions or even more senior positions. Not looking to get into...
SGE FT Hiring
Does anybody know if SGE (SIG's growth equity outfit) hires analysts straight out of undergrad? Is hiring structured or ad-hoc? Would really appreciate it if anyone can provide some color on this.
Growth Equity in Chicago
Incoming first year interested in growth equity in Chicago. Obviously, not as many firms as SF or NY . Was wondering who some of the players are- know of Adams Street Partners. Thanks!
Director of Research Role (Growth Equity/PE)
Hi, Is it common for a PE or a Growth Equity to have a Director of Research and a research/analysis team separate from the growth/deal team? Would appreciate your insights. Thanks.
PE BD -> IB -> PE Deal Execution Side?
Dear WSO-Community, I very much would like to get your advice on my situation: I have been in PE /growth equity for about 2.5 years at this point; the first half year in a deal execution role, the second two years in a business development function i.e. sourcing and analyzing deals. Over the last...
PE/Growth Equity Sourcing Commission Fair?
I received an offer at a growth equity shop out of undergrad and instead of bonus analysts are paid a commission of $2,500 + 30 basis points of the deal sourced. e.g If I source a $1M deal I would get $2500 + $3000 = $5500 as a bonus. Is this commission structure in line with other sourcing roles in...
Sourcing exit opportunities (growth equity and/or VC)
Does anyone have any thoughts on the exit opportunities from highly sourcing based roles that are common in growth equity and VC (e.g. Spectrum, Summit, TA, Battery)? Specifically as it relates to: - MBA opportunities (are you still competitive for top 7 MBAs , or is McKinsey/Bain/BCG a better...
Insight Partners SA/FT 2021??
Just noticed on my school's handshake that Insight posted both SA and FT positions for summer 2021. Any info on their undergrad programs? Is there any execution / due diligence involved or mostly sourcing + does anyone know the actual timeline for these - will they really start interviewing soon...
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