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BYU alumni in private equity
23 BYU alumni work in private equity and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among BYU alumni in private equity in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where BYU alumni work in private equity, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers. Every open private equity window is on the deadlines tracker.
| Firm | BYU alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners Group | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Bain Capital | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| KKR | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Goodwin | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Francisco Partners | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Warburg Pincus | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into private equity from BYU
Private equity opportunities differ by seniority, investment strategy, and firm. Check whether a role is intended for undergraduates or candidates with prior experience.
- Look for current roles on the firm careers site and any recruiting channels it identifies.
- Confirm the expected start date and required experience before preparing an application.
- If a recruiter contacts you, verify the role and process directly before relying on a timeline.
Research the firm’s strategy and public portfolio. Ask relevant team members about their work, and connect your experience to the responsibilities in the posting.
Let Paperclip email BYU alumni in private equity
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Questions
How many BYU alumni work in private equity?
23 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks BYU #39 of 60 schools in private equity. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do BYU alumni work in private equity?
The firms with the most BYU alumni in private equity are Leavitt Equity Partners (3), Partners Group (3), Bain Capital (2), KKR (2), Goodwin (1) and Francisco Partners (1).
How do I network into private equity from BYU?
Email BYU alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions BYU and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, BYU alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.