While 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 scale … Read more
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Anyone can learn to link cells in Excel. That’s the price of admission. The real differentiator, or what separates a top-tier private equity candidate from the pack (besides following our private equity recruiting guide), is commercial judgment. It’s the ability to spot the subtle, return-killing traps that hide in plain sight within a model… just … Read more
Landing a coveted private equity role isn’t just about polishing your resume – it’s about excelling in the private equity interview gauntlet. As someone who broke into this industry from a non-traditional background and now sits on the other side of the table, I can tell you PE interviews are a different beast. You need … Read more