OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

however, a majority of Blackstone portfolio companies are companies that you have likely never heard of. A majority of the portfolio companies will come up on a purely transactional basis at larger funds but at smaller funds. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Funds 147

OfficeHours

JANUARY 25, 2025

It will take more work than if you went to a Target School and worked at a Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, but its not impossible. If that means pinging 100 people on a Sunday afternoon at 5PM with custom emails mentioning add-ons for the the portfolio company where they sit on the board – then so be it.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Bulge Bracket M&A IT 130

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This has created an ongoing opportunity for mid-tier prime brokers, particularly those with broad asset class and geographical capabilities comparable to those of the bulge bracket banks. This is an ongoing pattern that we suspect will continue for some time.” And we’ve seen some significant launches this year in that space.

Funds 69

Funds Broker Banking Bank 69

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: So, even if you’re advising entire companies, you must still be familiar with asset-level modeling and valuation and how an entire portfolio works. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 59

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

billion sale of portfolio company Adenza to Nasdaq – PE-backed tech exits also took a hit in 2023, with total deal values declining 35% versus 2022. [2] Despite some isolated bright spots – such as Thoma Bravo’s $10.7 Still, average leverage levels in sponsor buyouts declined from 7.1x in 2022 to 5.9x

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59