Private Equity Business Development Resources

I’ve spent much of the past 18 months speaking with PE BD professionals and then sharing insights from those conversations here on Linkedin. There's a lot of people who reach out aiming to learn more about the role and what it entails.

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While I work on a longer post to cover this, I’ve compiled a list of previous posts that address some of the primary questions people often have.

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Resources:

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WSO: BusDev in Private Equity - Is It Worth It? - Find out what to consider in a business development role at a PE firm.

Quarterly BD Report - Discover the lay of the land on how many BD people, how many firms, and firms of what sizes.

Primer on PE BD - Find out how there’s a lot of variance in approach to BD regarding profiles targeted, compensation, etc.

Junior BD Responsibilities - Learn what are the responsibilities that a junior BD professional handles within PE firms.

BD Comp Structures - Uncover what is the compensation structure for private equity business development professionals.

Proprietary Sourcing - Learn about the pivotal role of business development in driving successful investments and growth strategies.

Getting Buy-In from Deal Teams - Learn how to secure the support you need from deal teams in sourcing.

Industry experts or ‘River-guides’ - Find out the role of industry experts in BD.

Intermediary Coverage - Discover the value of insightful conversations and strong relationships in navigating the ever-evolving world of private equity.