Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Firm-Specific and Process Questions – What do you think about our portfolio? So, you could mention a related job, such as strategy, finance, or business development at a portfolio company, and say that you want to return to VC at a higher level eventually. Market and Investment Questions – Which startup would you invest in?

Capital 59

Capital Valuation Investment Portfolio 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Nature of the Work: Markets, Analysis, Sales, and Interpersonal Skills Wealth management (WM) requires broader knowledge of the financial markets since you may have to advise clients on everything from their portfolio allocations to upcoming tax changes. Think: benchmarking portfolios rather than modeling companies.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 59

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Strategic buyers, in particular, will pay more for companies that offer a competitive edge or fill a gap in their portfolio. Do you have defensible IP or a unique go-to-market strategy? Customer Concentration Heavy reliance on a few customers can be a red flag.

Sale 40

Sale Valuation M&A Discounted Cash Flow 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

You may still consider the entire portfolio when making decisions, but there’s less of a direct connection than in corporate finance roles. Outside of LBOs, this Exit Value or Terminal Value concept is widely used in other corporate finance analyses, such as the DCF model.

Corporate Finance 59

Corporate Finance Financial Models Financial Modeling Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Diversified Miners – These companies have a wide global portfolio of mines, and they extract, produce, and distribute just about every metal in the two categories above. Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). in your focus area.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

Also, many long-biased funds tend to have more concentrated portfolios since they often aim to become one of the top shareholders in each company. Think: a deep review of companies’ financial statements, 3-statement models , and DCF-based valuations. lower intensity).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To add a growth equity spin, you can talk about wanting to understand operations and unit economics to evaluate companies. A: You like industries such as tech and healthcare, you like to understand markets, unit economics, and operations, and you want to invest in high-growth companies that need capital. Q: Why growth equity?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Capital Valuation 59