Breaking into the Top Echelon Industry in Finance: Private Equity

Ever wonder how you can get your foot in the private equity door? Ever ask yourself how you can fight against the brightest and most competitive people out there? For most of us, the world sharp-suited deal-makers and financiers has a reputation for keeping headcount low and hiring only from an exclusive set of business schools and strategy consultancies.

Private Equity Interviews - Part 2: Know Your GP From Your LP

Private Equity Career? Do Your Research

Private Equity Interviews - Part 1: Valuation

One of the issues I am often asked about in relation to Private Equity is valuation. This is a big subject, but I will try and cover the basic principles – these are all things you should be aware of – and able to discuss knowledgeably – if interviewing for a PE role.

Private Equity Interviews - Part 3: The Investment Committee

AI Will Transform the Private Equity Industry

Guest Post: BreakIntoPE.com - 5 Critical Communication Mistakes in PE Interviews (And How to Avoid Them)

The following is a post sponsored by BreakInToPE.com, the premier coaching service in the UK and EU for aspiring PE professionals.

Breaking into Private Equity: Podcast

Private Equity Salary Guide 2025 in London/Europe

Introduction to Private Equity

Private equity (PE) refers to investments made directly into private companies or buying out public companies to make them private, rather than investing in publicly traded stocks. These investments are typically made by private equity firms, which pool capital from institutional investors (like pension funds, insurance companies, endowments) and high-net-worth individuals. The goal is usually to increase the value of the company over a few years and then sell it for a profit.