Private Equity, Simplified
While there’s there’s no single definition for middle-market companies that everyone agrees on, we’re generally talking about privately held U.S. operating businesses pulling in ~$10M–$1B in revenue per PitchBook. In dealmaking terms, most private-equity transactions in this segment fall around ~$25M–$1B in enterprise value (EV). Note ranges can vary by industry and region; use revenue for operational … Read more
Download the Private Equity Résumé Template (2025) Grab both versions—no email required. PDF for preview/print, Word for editing. Download PDF Download Word (.docx) Summary — Pass the 6-Second Scan One page, clean font (10.5–11.5), tight margins. Lead with Deal → Action → Result; quantify. Use investor verbs: evaluated, underwrote, diligenced, recommended. Show LBO/DCFs + value … Read more
Introduction: Your Ambition is Valid (And I Get It) Wondering how to break into private equity when you didn’t attend a target school or start in investment banking? You’re not alone—I was the first in my family to hear the phrase “leveraged buyout,” yet I still landed a middle-market PE role. This guide distills that … Read more