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Ready to make an impact?
Private equity investment is at the forefront of global finance. A career in private equity offers the chance to see real-world impact of your work in everyday life and be involved in the most dynamic, fast-growing businesses and industries.
This site is a one-stop-shop for resources to demystify the industry, and help you build the insights and experience you need to join this dynamic, fast-growing industry.
35%
of junior private equity and venture capital investors in Europe are women
>1000
private equity firms in Europe
Level 20 covers the European industry
The UK
France
DACH
The Netherlands
Switzerland
Ireland
Italy
Spain
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Austria
The Baltics
Belgium
Czechia
Poland
Romania
The UK
France
DACH
The Netherlands
Switzerland
Ireland
Italy
Spain
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Austria
The Baltics
Belgium
Czechia
Poland
Romania
What are you looking for?
01. Insight
If you’re making initial steps to explore the industry and what it’s all about; these resources will tell you about the industry and firms, to get a better understanding of how it all works:
- PE vs VC
- The firms in the industry
- Jargon busters
02. Access
If your interest has been piqued, and you’re keen to learn more about career paths, the day-to-day and the roles available; these resources will help you find the right fit and be inspired:
- Day in the life stories
- The roles
- Building your network
03. Experience
Accessing opportunities to gain hands-on experience, and the application process are a barrier for many. These resources demystify things, so you can make the most out of every opportunity:
- Crafting your CV
- Preparing for an interview
- Internship advice
01. Insight
Start strong,
make waves
Our aim is to encourage more women to join private equity and widen access to information about the industry. Learn the lingo and inner workings so that you can decide if private equity is the perfect fit for you.
Featured resources
The world of private equity and what life is like working in the industry.
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VIDEO
Meet our Level 20 role models
Sophie-Miyuki, Morgan, Rita, Caoimhe, Marie and Anna introduce themselves and their career journeys.
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An introduction to private equity
Explaining some of the background to key questions like what actually is PE? What strategies are and how firms raise money.
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List of firms & VCAs
Explore VCAs across Europe — each connecting investors, firms, and advisors shaping the private equity landscape.
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Podcast recommendations
Here’s some podcasts we’ve collected that offer an engaging way to explore the world of finance, investing, and private markets.
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02. Access
Find your focus, follow your path
Private equity is infinitely broader than most people imagine. Once you’ve decided the industry is where you want to be, the next step is to learn more about the roles, day-to-day life, and potential career paths, to find the right fit for you.
Featured resources
Learn more about where your career in private equity could take you.
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Role models | Sophie-Miyuki Devallet
What comes after the deal is done? Sophie-Miyuki Delvallet, Investment Manager at Charterhouse, explains her career journey.
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Role models | Morgan Staub
‘PE is a people business’: why you need social and analytical skills to succeed. Morgan Staub talks us through her career journey.
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Role models | Caoimhe Cuthbertson
Caoimhe Cuthbertson, Investment Associate at Alcuin Capital Partners, explains her career journey, and what she loves about PE.
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Role models | Rita Nguyen
‘There’s plenty of time’. Rita Nguyen shares her story and her learnings on how important your skill development is in a private equity role.
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03. Experience
Look ahead, make the leap
Familiar with how private equity works? Confident it’s the right path for you? Then now’s the time to take the next step and start building your career. It’s no secret that private equity is a competitive field, but there are clear strategies and opportunities that can help you stand out and get ahead.
Featured resources
Find out how to succeed in the interview process and make the impression you want.
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VIDEO
Role Models | The interview
How to nail an interview: Be prepared and understand the interviewer.
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Career tips
Practical, step-by-step advice — from crafting standout CVs to mastering interviews — to help navigate the world of PE and VC recruitment.
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Role Models | Networking
Networking: It’s about making connections, not contacts. And everyone finds it hard at first.
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Role Models | Soft skills
Soft skills are critical — beyond technical ability, it’s your authenticity, curiosity, and communication style that set you apart.
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Ready to be a part of change?
Whilst full Level 20 membership requires individuals to be currently employed in private equity, we also have Associate Memberships available for those not yet in the industry.