Why private equity funds are increasingly focusing on carve-outs
For several years now, private equity funds have shown growing interest in carve-out transactions. Long considered complex and risky, these transactions are now at the heart of many investment strategies, particularly in a context of increased competition for traditional buyout assets.
Should You Start Your Career in a Big Four Firm Before Moving into Finance?
For many business school and university students, the question of their first job is crucial. In an extremely competitive environment, joining one of the Big Four is often seen as a safe, even strategic, route before pursuing a career in corporate finance, M&A, private equity or transaction auditing. However, this choice is neither automatic nor universal.
Paul Singer (Elliott Management): Portrait of a Feared and Strategic Investor
Paul Singer, founder of Elliott Management, is one of the most influential and often feared figures in global finance. Known for his aggressive stances, analytical rigor, and ability to identify weaknesses in publicly traded companies, he has embodied the archetype of the activist investor for more than forty years.
Activist Funds: How They Influence the Strategy of Large Corporations
Long considered marginal or disruptive players, activist funds now occupy a central place in the global financial landscape. Their influence on the strategy of large companies has grown over the past two decades, driven by increasingly sophisticated markets, greater demands for transparency, and investors' strong interest in value creation.
How the M&A Analyst Role Has Evolved Over the Past Ten Years
The role of M&A analyst has long been seen as one of the most prestigious careers in corporate finance: a demanding environment, intense working hours, a strong results-oriented culture, and significant responsibility from the outset. While these characteristics remain true to some extent, the role of the analyst has changed considerably over the last decade.
From the Trading Floor to Venture Capital: Why More and More Bankers Are Turning to VC
The financial sector has been undergoing a profound transformation for several years, marked by the rise of technological innovation and the emergence of new forms of investment. At the heart of this dynamic, one phenomenon is gradually becoming apparent: many bankers from trading rooms, trading or structuring teams are leaving traditional environments to join venture capital firms.
Working in a Small-Cap Fund: The Advantages of a Human-Sized Environment
In the world of private equity, large generalist funds often attract attention thanks to their spectacular transactions and colossal amounts under management. However, another category of players deserves special attention: small-cap funds.
Michael Burry: a free mind, a unique career, and the closure of his hedge fund in 2025
Michael Burry occupies a unique place in contemporary financial history. Brought to the attention of the general public thanks to his visionary prediction of the subprime crisis, he embodies both the iconoclastic investor and the methodical analyst capable of challenging established consensus.