Didnt see a thread for a full list of Chicago PE firmsHow would people rank the firms into tiers based on MBA placement, comp, deal flow (obviously firms are different based on industry focus but wanted to get a better sense of all these firms)Some stand-out ones BDT, GTCR, BDT but also wanted to hear how people would rank the rest:Wynnchurch Capital, RoundTable, Vistria, Cressey, Water Street, Pritzker, Shore, Valor, Sterling, AvathonWind Point, Flexpoint Ford, Victory Park, Arbor, May River, CORE Industrial, ParkerGale, Periscope EquityLinden, Longshore, Frontenac, LaSalle, Birchwood, Chicago Pacific, RiverGlade, High Point, WaudBaird Capital, Concentric Equity, Kinzie, NextGen, Silver Oak, Any insight would be appreciated and how these firms compare to each other, Big 3 have been discussed a lot but very interested in hearing more about MM and LMM shops like Shore that have really good returns. Data sourced fromCrunchbaseandSemRush. About Madison Dearborn; Founded in Partnership; MDP in the Community; Responsible Investing; . To directly invest in private equity, you'll need to work with a private equity firm. the invesco global listed private equity portfolio (nyse arca: psp) is the largest private equity etf, with assets totaling over $151 million. Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling. Phone: 312-932-0200 Please check settings, This site is owned and operated by Fupping Ltd. Company number: 11439478. I'm here since nobody responded so maybe one of these discussions will help: I hope those threads give you a bit more insight. CIVC: work life balance seemed okay but i was told they have no culture (eg, dont talk at work about non work related, very dry and no camaraderie). Would love to hear about shore, if anyone knows. Family Office Trust Company | Private capital creating value via non-traditional partnerships, capital structures, and talent. In addition, NucFil provides related services (gas analysis, characterization, certification, testing, and repair) on a recurring basis to numerous DOE entities. Interesting to see that there was an article yesterday written about BDT raising a $9bn+ fund for future investments. (function(){for(var g="function"==typeof Object.defineProperties?Object.defineProperty:function(b,c,a){if(a.get||a.set)throw new TypeError("ES3 does not support getters and setters. Trusted by over 1,000 aspiring private equity professionals just like you. Benford Capital Partners focuses on buying and building smaller, lower middle market businesses. Selling primarily to the calf milk replacer market, the company manufactures custom-formulated, water-dispersible vitamin and mineral premixes and supplements, distributes related ingredients, and provides excellent technical support. Trusted by over 1,000 aspiring private equity professionals just like you. I don't know for sure what WLB is like, but I think it varies by group (good in some, ehh in others, but fine overall). //