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General Atlantic - London
Have seen a few threads on GA but none focused on the London office. Just wondering if anyone had any insights on culture/hours, deal flow and fund performance (i.e. carry)? I'm under the impression that their track record is pretty good given all the "prestige" around the name but I can't find any...
Growth Equity Prep
Hi all, I have a case study / modeling test at a MF growth equity shop. Does anyone has any recs on what resources they used to prepare for their growth equity case? I'm struggling to find any prep materials or even an example of a growth equity case online. The modeling test plus investment memo is...
What buyside role to tell headhunters?
Currently a LevFin analyst at GS /MS/ BAML . Want to transition to buyside (specifically Growth Equity shop). Background is heavy in debt, but familiar and proficient in modeling (practice and taught through self). Is it okay if i told headhunters I want to go this route, even though my background...
Lifestyle, Pay, Etc. at General Atlantic - Sourcing Program?
Does anyone know much about General Atlantic's thematic sourcing program? Specifically about the nature of the work, lifestyle, base salary + bonus, etc?
VC vs GE vs PE
Feel like there hasn't been a good discussion on the job differences between Venture Capital, Growth Equity, and Private Equity. Looking for insight specifically on comp differences, work/on the job differences, and competitiveness on breaking into each respective industry.
Growth Equity Exit Option
Wanted to see if other people in EQR have considered growth equity as a possible exit option and if that is viable given difference in public vs private market dynamics?
Growth equity shops for non-traditional candidates
I have been told repeatedly of Summit, TA, TCV, GA as the top shops for growth equity but I wanted to explore what other shops should I target considering I am a non traditional candidate (I haven't done banking, been in tech equity research). I want to be realistic since recruiters have largely...
How to compare fund size between growth equity and buyout firms
Wondering if fund size is apples to apples between growth equity firms and traditional buyout firms. Thinking that the smaller minority investments may mean that a smaller growth equity firm may make as many/more investments as a traditional buyout firm that is allcoating more capital each...
KKR TMT Growth Equity
Was wondering if anyone had any experience interviewing with KKR's TMT growth equity team in SF for an ANALYST position. Would appreciate any insight on the group, what they do, and types of questions they would ask in their analyst interviews -- thanks!
Growth Equity from Tech Equity Research?
I am very passionate about tech and have been doing equity research for around 5 years. I am really interested in moving towards growth equity (late stage VC or buy out), but don't seem to be having much luck with headhunters, where they just ignore me. I was wondering if someone here could lend me...
How much does MBA matter to Growth Equity shops?
How do late-stage VC / growth equity shops perceive MBA? Is there a requirement to go do an MBA for pre-MBA candidates
Reputable Growth Equity & Buyout Shops?
Diving into PE landscape to determine the best way to hone in on a subset of upper MM shops and have noticed that some, like Warburg (maybe you don't consider MM , just an example), engage in growth equity investments as well as traditional buyouts. Seems like an interesting combination and would...
Using GTM on companies where the last financing round was over a year ago. Does it make sense?
Hey guys I'm new to the platform and have completed my second year in the industry, so forgive me if my question seems obvious. I work in the fund of funds team of an institutional investor and I'm currently covering a growth equity fund that reports the value of its portfolio companies using the...
Mezzanine vs Preferred Shares
Hi guys, 4 easy questions for the pundits here :) 1. Is it usual that a "growth equity investment fund" charges an arrangement fee? 2. What's the difference between a Mezz lender and Growth investor that wants to invest via participating preferred shares which resembles a PIK term loan + warrants)...
TPG Growth Group
I have heard a lot about how elite TPG growth is but I can't seem to find any information on the growth equity part of the group? What is it like? How do you enter it? Do they follow a bottom up sourcing model like Summit Partners? Anything about TPG Growth at all would be great to hear
Pre-MBA career path / job description at elite Growth Equity Firms (General Atlantic, TPG etc)
What is the job like for pre-mba analysts/associates at the above mentioned firms? I assume they are doing a lot of modeling as well as some sourcing and due diligence? I've looked at the backgrounds of many pre-mba employees on linkedin and they seem to share similar backgrounds to folks at UMM or...
Direct Lending for Early-Stage Companies?
I know a that the direct lending market is booming, providing relatively flexible for MM businesses that would have trouble getting a bank loan underwritten. My question is: are there BDCs or direct lenders that will provide loans to a less mature company (e.g. profitable but smaller company with...
Growth equity - modeling convention
Hi guys: I was wondering if someone could comment on modeling convention on the job for growth equity please? (I've only reviewed growth equity examples from breaking into wallstreet, so not sure how it is on the job). It seems that, many growth equity businesses could be in post-revenue,...
Israeli Growth Equity intern vs. U.S. Venture Capital intern??
Hello everyone, I recently received offers for a summer internship from an Israeli Growth Equity firm ($1bln - $4bln AUM) and a small venture capital firm in my local city in the U.S. ($400mil - $600mil AUM). Not quite sure which one to take or will provide me a better opportunity in the future?...
Looking for advice | VC -> ?
Hello all - longtime lurker here. I've hit a crossroads in my career and I'm looking for some advice. I went to a target school on the east coast and worked at a MM IB firm focused on M&A . The firm was extremely well known for its vertical and placed well into PE / HFs in the same vertical....
Whether to Leave a Primarily Sourcing Role at a Middle Market Private Equity Firm
Hi All, The summary: I'm currently in a Sourcing / Junior Biz Dev type of analyst role at a well known Growth PE firm. the role is 100% sourcing and admin with minimal diligence exposure and no execution / modeling. I'm starting to grow concerned about how applicable my skills would be outside of...
Notre Dame vs. Brown for VC? Master's Program in Tech Entrepreneurship
I recently got into 2 grad programs and I’m trying to figure out which one to attend. Any suggestions or insights are appreciated! Goal: Eventually get into VC in the US. Background: * International student graduated from a top 15 liberal arts college/Econ major * Almost 1 year of blockchain...
Growth Equity / VC Recruiting (On-Cycle)
Any idea when the large growth equity / VC shops are kicking off processes (especially on the west coast)? Aware that TA & GA have gone, and that Sapphire kicked off its process this past Friday. Any idea when the Accels / Accel-KKRs / KPCBs of the world are going to go? Heard it will be in the...
Exit opps from big tech corp strategy & relocating to EU
Background I've been happily employed in a good strategy role at a big tech company for the last 2.5 years. The focus is on modelling, building and managing a pipeline of innovation initiatives to drive material shareholder value. Before that, I worked for 2 years at a growth-stage startup and...
Growth Equity Modeling
Hello, I will be starting at a growth equity firm in about 6 months but am nervous about my technical skills. I currently work for a boutique investment bank where I have never built a model (the companies we work with have there own models already). What level of modeling skills will I be expected...
Does Summit Partners hire full time out of their internship program?
I have a few offers from competitors and was wondering the situation on FT offers from their internship. Can't seem to find anyone on linkedin who were hired full time out of the internship?
Tech Growth Equity Recruiting
Does any one have any advice regarding growth equity recruiting?
What makes a good growth equity investment?
Hello WSO , I have an interview for an entry level position for a growth equity firm. I would just like some input on what would make a growth equity investment. Could you please elaborate/add to some of my thoughts below. As no debt is being used I believe stating things such as minimum CapEx and...
Q&A: I’ve held Pre-MBA MM LBO, Growth Equity and Venture Capital investment roles for funds with $500M+ AUM to $5B+ AUM
Hi All - I'm ~5 or so years out of college. I did not do a formal 2 years of investment banking and was instead hired out of undergrad as an analyst at a fund. I've worked at several firms in several major US cities. I've worked at one smaller regional firm with $500M - $1B AUM and have since worked...
Growth equity returns
Hi, What modelling techniques would you use to calculate returns for growth equity investments? Other than a simple LBO (which is less relevant because I'm assuming the growth investments in question are not reliant on leverage), I'm not familiar with other methodologies. Thanks in advance
Rewind - Why companies are staying private longer and how that creates opportunities for PE/ Growth equity / VC funds + Q&A
In case you missed our May 14th webinar entitled Why companies are staying private longer and how that creates opportunities for PE / Growth equity / VC funds. , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do...
Webinar Rewind - Growth Equity Recruiting + Q&A
In case you missed our March 11th webinar entitled Growth Equity Recruiting , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Tuesday 10am et when it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session with Rick? Click below: All rewinds will be...
Google Capital?
Hey All, Does anyone have any insights on Google Capital and how they compare to a traditional growth equity fund? Any information is appreciated. Regards, thoughtleader
Switching from Growth Equity > Buyout Private Equity
Does anyone have experience or know of anyone who has made the switch from a growth equity shop (think TA Associates / Summit) to a buyout shop? Even if it's doing 2 years pre-MBA associate at a growth equity fund > business school > buyout private equity. I know the skill set in growth equity tends...
HELP: How to prepare for PE internship (growth equity) Will give SB.
Hey WSO , My internship starts in a week. I am about to begin my internship at a very, very big dick fund. A lot of their interns are extremely talented (pedigree, ambition, etc) so I REALLY don't want to seem like a putz. I am not looking to impress, but I want to be able to hit the ground running...
Webinar Rewind - Week in the Life of an Investment Director at a Growth Equity PE Firm + Q&A
In case you missed our August 7th webinar entitled Week in the Life of an Investment Director at a Growth Equity PE Firm , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Saturday morning when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH...
Growth Equity Modeling Exam (1 hr only)
So, I'm interviewing for a 10-15 man growth fund that will write about $20MM checks as the maximum. I will have to do a modeling exam, and was wondering what can be on it. I will only have 1 hour to do it. Do any of you guys have any experience with the modeling exam? I was thinking maybe a quick...
3rd Round Interview ...
So I passed the first two interviews (both by phone) and am heading into the office for an in-person interview on Friday, what I assume will be the final interview - "getting to know the associates." Place is a small to mid sized, sourcing-focused growth equity firm. Although I studied a lot for the...
Webinar Rewind - Growth Equity Investing
In case you missed the recent webinar on Growth Equity Investing, have no fear - the full recording of the webinar can be found below. If you have any interest in Venture Capital, Growth Equity, or Private Equity, I highly recommend you check it out. And, as always, if you want to sign up to hear...
Consumer Venture Capital
Does anyone know of any venture capital or early stage growth equity firms that are focused on the consumer space? Seems like it is not an industry that gets much attention. Thanks in advance.
Sourcing a company in exchange for an internship... Possible?
So I'd like to present a hypothetical scenario to you guys, and I would appreciate any advice regarding this hypothetical scenario to maximize the (hypothetical) results.
Bain Cap Ventures - As great as it seems?
What's the general sentiment towards BCV among PE , growth equity, and VC guys? Obviously Bain Cap is a highly regarded shop, but I have a feeling that BCV could not be as well-regarded and as great... How have their returns been? Do their associates, VPs, and principals get paid the same as those...
HSW Chances - Former Consultant/Currently PE-VC
This is my first time posting in the b-school forum and I'm not sure if this type of question is posted much, but I thought I would give it a shot. What are my chances at HSW given the following credentials: - Attended top 10 undergrad (e.g. Dartmouth, Duke, UChicago) - Majored in applied math and...
Webinar TONIGHT - Growth Equity Investing
Tonight, January 22nd, @ 8:00pm ET, Wall Street Mentors will be hosting a webinar focused on growth equity investing. The webinar will be hosted by WSO mentor Chris, Associate at an NYC-based growth equity firm where he focuses on sourcing and executing investments in rapidly growing consumer...
Growth Equity Shops Associate Source Model vs Others
So I'm just trying to dive into learning a lot more about growth equity. I feel like I've gone to quite a few of the top GE firms websites, read news articles and talked to a few professionals, but one question that I've been afraid to ask is which shops follow the associate sourcing model and are...
First Round at Growth Equity Shop - First Round Phone Screen
- Decent sized shop that is agnostic/generalist - Current fund size $500-700MM - 2-3 Associates/class = 4-6 Associates total *Currently a second year consultant recruiting for a 2013 Associate position. What can I expect for this upcoming screen? For following phone interviews? For the super day in...
Easy Road or Growth Company
Hello, I have followed this site off and on and there is some great advice out there. I am not necessarily of the "wall street" track, but have a career decision that I think WSO members could shed some light on. I work for a large fortune 100 healthcare company. I am pretty much locked in to get...
Advice Please! Growth Equity Interview Questions?
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...
Growth Equity Advice
I'm starting an internship with a PE firm specialising in growth equity. They also do some late stage VC and some LBO 's. Regarding modelling, what should I really brush up on, assuming I will be involved in mainly the growth equity deals? Firm focuses on tech firms if that makes a difference...
Deciding on which offer to take?
Alright, so I networked hard and managed to land a few last minute SA offers. Would any guys currently in finance be willing to give me some advice on which would best fit me? So I'm sitting on: MM PE: great senior guys but boutique firm, near zero chance for job offer MM IBD : great senior guys but...
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