Welcome to MLT’s Elite Private Equity Accelerator.
With over $1.3 Trillion in cash reserves, or “dry powder,” what’s clear is that the Private Equity industry is flush with record levels of capital. What’s far more opaque, however, is the path to securing a coveted spot within the industry.
The first step for succeeding in any game is knowing the rules. The tactics for breaking into Private Equity are complex and often unclear. Getting a head start is key. Private Equity Associate recruiting generally begins in college or immediately after graduation—even though the candidate is interviewing for a job that will not begin for two years.
Key Statistics
In an industry that typically have less than a 1% job success rate, MLT PE has a track record of delivering more than a 70% investor job placement rate. Please format similar to other website pages.
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By the numbers
~300
Fellows since program inception
12%
Acceptance Rate
+70%
Investor job placement rate
Private Equity is not for everyone.
Yet each year the number of applications continues to swell, even while the availability of open positions remains extremely limited. MLT’s Private Equity Accelerator significantly enhances your chances of obtaining an investor role and succeeding at a PE firm. We are equipping talented Fellows with the tools to change the face of the industry by becoming future PE leaders.
PE is an industry in which the level of compensation can be life-altering, offering the opportunity not only to lift individuals and families but to reverberate and make a tremendous impact on society as well.
The industry requires that Associates have intellectual rigor and an entrepreneurial spirit. Hard work is a given. Pressure is expected. Investor judgment is developed.
As an MLT Private Equity Fellow, you will get advice from elite coaches with professional investing experience. You will gain access to relationships with those responsible for billion-dollar portfolios. You will acquire the know-how, the network, and the resources to make a difference. We encourage interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.
Interested in Private Equity Accelerator?
The MLT PE Accelerator has been an incredible program to be part of. Beyond gaining valuable insights into the private equity space, I’ve had the chance to connect one-on-one with my coach and the program leaders who truly invested in my growth. Their personalized guidance and genuine care were instrumental in helping me transition from banking into private equity. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support, and I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to make the same transition.”
Kayla Malone Associate, The Vistria Group, Private Equity 2024Key Details
The nine-month program is designed to prepare participants for a successful transition into Private Equity at the Associate level, as they continue to work full-time in their current roles.
Personalized Advice
Biweekly coach calls, during which Fellows will learn the roadmap to becoming an investor and position themselves to transition into private equity.
Curated Events
Virtual breakfasts and lunches with partner firms and monthly weekend training sessions. MLT carefully curates a curriculum that provides an opportunity for you to cultivate your network and connect with PE recruiters and investors.
Curriculum/Content
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Participant Profile
- Students who will graduate from college in Spring 2028 – Spring 2026 or early career professionals who graduated in the past two years.
- Ideal candidates have a full-time offer or 1-3 years of full-time experience in investment banking, venture capital, asset management, or management consulting or have completed an internship previously in either investment banking or private equity.
Fellow Responsibilities & Honor Code
- Choose to Lead with Honor, Determination, and Compassion
- Collaborate with your Cohort and Fellows
- Contribute to your Family, Community, and Industry
- Show Up – Even When Not Up For It
- Care – Know Your Numbers; Know Your Companies
