Reach Your Peak – Introduction to Growth Investing

Are you class of 2023 (undergraduate) who already has a full time offer in investment banking, consulting, or private equity? We would love to have you join us in our newly renovated Boston office for an early preview to what an Investor role at Summit Partners looks like!

Note: If you are selected for this program travel expenses will be covered by the firm.

Who we are 

Founded in 1984, Summit Partners is a global alternative investment firm that is currently managing more than $35 billion. Summit invests across growth sectors of the economy and has invested in more than 500 companies in e-commerce, technology, healthcare, and other growth industries. These companies have completed more than 160 public equity offerings, and more than 200 have been acquired through strategic mergers and sales.

For more information about the firm, please see www.summitpartners.com, and for more information on what it’s like to work at Summit, please see https://life.summitpartners.com/.

What the day will look like

We will host you in our Boston Office for an afternoon filled with insight into our firm and investment strategy through a variety of presentations and case studies. You will also have the ability to network with employees across all investment teams and the opportunity to hear what makes an applicant most successful during the recruitment process.

The event will be on May 15th beginning at 12pm ET.

Content

• Overview of the firm, our Associate role, and our team culture
• Where do we play in the investing landscape?
• What makes a portfolio company successful? How do we support our portfolio companies?
• Our sourcing approach – what is the secret sauce?
• What makes a great Investor?
• Recruitment 101
• LinkedIn headshots
• Networking social
• Intimate, investor-led dinners

 What you’re like

Participants who are invited to join will have a proven track record of leadership skills, outstanding academics (typically a GPA of 3.6+), and extra-curricular and/or community engagement. They will also have an offer for a 2023 start date at a leading bank, consulting firm, or private equity firm. This is for undergraduate students ONLY, no MBA candidates please.

We look for highly motivated and self-driven individuals who exhibit high attention to detail. They should have strong analytical and communication skills and must be able to think quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We value diversity in all forms and work to create an inclusive and open culture where the best ideas win.

Deadline and Details

• Please submit your application by 4/9 at 5pm ET
• After application submission you will be contacted via email to submit a one-way video interview – you will have 48 hours to complete your submission – it should take approximately 30 minutes
• If you are chosen to attend, we will contact you directly with more information and directions on travel booking