Oil & Gas Private Equity: How to Invest in the Least Stable Cash Flows Around
Oil and gas private equity remains a niche but active segment, generating roughly $10‑20 billion in annual acquisition volume—significantly smaller than the $50‑100 billion seen in tech and healthcare. The sector’s inherent commodity price volatility makes traditional leveraged buyouts rare, especially in upstream exploration and production, while midstream pipeline assets attract more conventional LBO structures. Major mega‑funds still allocate capital, often through joint‑venture or minority‑stake deals, and firms are rebranding under broader “energy transition” labels. The article also outlines career considerations, noting limited advancement and high earnings volatility.
Private Capital Advisory: “M&A Lite” Or the Highest-Growth Area in Investment Banking?
Private Capital Advisory (PCA) groups, which specialize in secondary transactions for limited partners and continuation funds for general partners, have become one of the fastest‑growing segments of investment banking. Deal volume in private‑equity secondaries has risen about 20% CAGR from...
2026 Investment Banker Salary and Bonus Report: To the Senior Bankers Go the Spoils
The 2025‑2026 compensation update shows investment banking pay diverging by seniority. While total compensation rose modestly for analysts (≈5%) and associates (≈5‑10%), vice presidents and directors saw 10‑15% gains and managing directors enjoyed over 25% increases, often exceeding $1 million. Deal...