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How much can you make in private equity (Holy Grail)
How much can you make in private equity (Holy Grail)
After 1-2 years in investment banking, exit to private equity to earn even more while having slightly better hours

Your Earning Highlights:
High base salary starting out: $150-200k
Bonus: 100-200% of salary
Co- Invest: Ability to invest in the funds deals to unlock higher returns through alternative investments
Carried Interest: 1% to 5% of the Fund's Carried Interest based on performance of investments which can easily amounts to $ millions depending on fund size AUM
Investment banking pays peanuts compared to private equity longer term but IB is the gate way towards exits
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