How2Exit

MAY 23, 2023

He then worked for what are called bulge bracket investment banks, mostly in the capital market space. Castle Placement specializes in raising private equity and debt capital for clients. This allows businesses to access capital from a variety of sources, which can help them grow and succeed.

Capital

OfficeHours

MAY 26, 2023

Most would say that Private Equity recruiting happens far too early — this year, especially pre-Labor Day On-Cycle 2024 Recruiting started with New Mountain Capital, Carlyle, and Permira, amongst a couple of the initial firms going. You can read more about the entire list here in our Newsletter: Interviews Started for 2024 On-Cycle.

Recruitment

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking? Do you learn anything?

Capital Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

A Middle Market Fund Near You”: No, as you probably guessed, that isn’t the actual name of any specific private equity or venture capital firm. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from. Best of luck!

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

The basic difference is that the international bulge bracket banks tend to be stronger in M&A advisory and weaker in equity and debt capital markets. If you focus on the capital markets , you’ll still see some of these names (e.g., Morgan Stanley, BofA, and UBS/CS), but also a huge range of other firms. 7,200 | U.K.:

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

bulge-bracket banks , such as JPM, GS, MS, and Citi, always rank well in the league tables. The other bulge brackets (BofA, Barclays, UBS, and DB) tend to rank lower, but this varies each year. I’ll back this up by citing Capital IQ data about the number of firms in different regions: Private Equity Firms: S.:

Investment Banking

The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Draft prepared by bulge bracket financial institution. Reflects agent-friendly provisions. Contemplates seller stockholder representative. Length: 11 pages | Format: Microsoft Word $50 - Purchase View Sample.

M&A

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 12, 2023

but the venture capital case study remains a bit mysterious. We’ll go through a short example for a fictional startup called PitchBookGPT , which comes directly from our new Venture Capital & Growth Equity Modeling course. There’s plenty of information online about case studies in finance interviews (IB, PE, etc.),

Capital

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

based bulge brackets (GS, MS, JPM, Citi, and BofA) are the strongest international banks, and Avendus, Kotak, JM Financial, ICICI, and Axis are the strongest domestic firms. Among the bulge brackets, the U.S.-based based firms (GS, MS, Citi, JPM, and BofA) tend to perform best.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

RMB vs. USD: Does the firm raise capital in China’s currency (the RMB), or does it raise USD from Limited Partners overseas? You could add a few other names to this list, such as Xiaomi (its PE arm), Huaxing, and BA Capital for RMB funds, and Macquarie and Bain in the USD funds. is better for domestic funds.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulge bracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March. Internships at local venture capital or private equity firms. bulge brackets (well, except for RBC). Internships at regional boutique banks. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

See 8 firms — from Carlyle to Bain Capital — that have been recruiting first-year investment bankers for jobs that won’t start for 18 months. meetings and freshman analysts locked in rooms waiting to be questioned. Private equity giants are still racing to fill 2024 associate seats. Start your journey today. When should you begin your prep?

Private Equity

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Table of contents Lower Middle Market Definition Lower Middle Market Explained Capital sources Examples Lower Middle Market vs Upper Middle Market Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Recommended Articles Key Takeaways The lower middle market (LMM) comprises small and medium enterprises with an annual revenue of $5 million to $50 million.

Middle Market

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Additionally, multi-manager hedge funds have continued to win the lion’s share of the new capital coming into the industry as they have been rewarded for their ability to mitigate risk while still delivering positive alpha to their investors. That’s why the money’s with them and they will probably attract even more capital.

Broker

The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They’re newer in terms of access to capital but less developed in terms of how feasible it is to get into them. Given the liquidity landscape can often be more sparse or difficult to navigate, the use of local brokers alongside the bulge brackets is something Willis thinks is essential to minimise market footprint.

Trading

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

That is something that the mid and smaller brokers can access relative to the bulge bracket who don’t really see that as an important USP for the business right now. The UK market is still a much more capital-intensive market for most accounts. How does execution strategy differ in the UK and Europe?

Bulge Bracket

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

After an initial slowdown when the pandemic first struck in early 2020, banks have generated record-high fees from M&A and capital markets deals. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs paid quite well, with many Associates in the $400K – $500K total compensation range, and various other bulge bracket and middle market firms followed suit.

Investment

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

I made the same mistake the regulators did: ignoring shifts in the Credit Suisse deposit and cash base because its regulatory capital ratios looked “fine.” First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. ” So, what happened? a year ago?

Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 23, 2025

And the large firms, such as the bulge-bracket banks and middle-market banks , all offer commercial banking services as well. Move into a credit-related group, such as corporate banking or maybe Debt Capital Markets (DCM) at a bank. GPA, and maybe a previous accounting or credit internship.

Investment Banking

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

This article explores the key considerations for SaaS founders contemplating a sale or capital raise, with a focus on how specialized M&A advisory can unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive successful outcomes.

M&A

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Top Firms in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking Most people would say the top investment banks are the bulge brackets and elite boutiques , at least for entry-level roles. It’s usually a 50-hour-per-week job , which is significantly better than the 60, 70, or 80+ hours required in IB.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

the appropriate debt vs. equity mix, and additional capital needs over the next few quarters. Do something else in finance first , such as corporate banking , capital markets , or a credit rating agency role (any job with the “ Credit Analyst ” title works). Final Thoughts: Is Fixed Income Research Worth It?

Equities

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. If you’re targeting an informal venture capital internship , private equity internship , or search fund internship , focus on smaller, local firms.

IT

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Example Valuations, Pitch Books, Fairness Opinions, and Investor Presentations This list was extremely difficult to compile due to the lack of company-level deals in the sector, but I’ve done my best: Solar Sunergy Renewables – SPAC / IPO (Cohen and Houlihan Capital) Investor Presentation Fairness Opinion (pg. are also active in renewables.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Sovereign wealth funds have much longer time horizons and more “permanent capital” than traditional PE firms, hedge funds, and funds of funds, and these points create differences in timing, strategy, and willingness to pay. You can also potentially join a portfolio company if you’ve worked in a group that does direct or co-investments.

Recruitment

The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While perhaps not one of the most exciting aspects of the trade lifecycle, settlement is a central process that acts as a pillar for the capital markets. Usually hosted by bulge bracket banks, SIs are an internalising mechanism that allow banks to execute flow over the counter or off exchange.

Trading

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

government has become more aggressive about regulating all “private funds” (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, etc.) If they can win a well-known Limited Partner with these terms, they can use this LP’s commitment to persuade other investors and raise more capital. But that is changing as of 2023, as the U.S. In the U.S.,

Private Equity

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a result, private debt providers and the syndicated market increasingly are competing on pricing and covenant packages to win new acquisition financing mandates, and many bulge bracket banks are sponsoring their own private debt funds. Still, average leverage levels in sponsor buyouts declined from 7.1x in 2022 to 5.9x

M&A