Private Capital Accelerator
The Private Capital Accelerator was established to equip students for careers in investment banking, private equity and related fields.
Inspired by momentum from the Lindner Investment Banking Club, the cohort-based accelerator combines rigorous technical training with mentorship, experiential learning and industry engagement to help students prepare for highly competitive co-op and full-time opportunities.
Why Private Capital?
Private capital professionals help organizations grow by evaluating businesses, structuring investments and advising on complex financial transactions. The field appeals to students who enjoy analytical thinking, financial modeling, strategic decision-making and solving complex business challenges.
Recruiting for investment banking, private equity and related private capital roles moves quickly, with many co-op and full-time positions filled 14 to 16 months in advance. Early preparation gives students the technical skills, professional experience and industry connections needed to compete for these opportunities.
Student Testimonials
Soner Oezcan, BBA ’29: “Being part of the inaugural Private Capital Accelerator cohort challenged me to think and operate at a higher level and surrounded me with students and mentors who are genuinely driven.”
Isaac Fox, BBA ’29: “The Private Capital Accelerator is a distinctive educational adventure. From technical training and group projects to networking events and alumni mentoring, the program has opened doors that I never thought existed.”
Program Overview
The Private Capital Accelerator is a multi-year, cohort-based experience that combines technical finance training with immersive professional development. Through specialized coursework, mentorship and experiential learning, students build the analytical and leadership skills required for careers in investment banking, private equity and related fields. Opportunities include:
- Financial modeling exercises
- Investment case studies
- Pitch presentations
- Industry speakers
- Firm visits
- Domestic travel experiences
- Alumni networking and mentoring
Students and program advisors on a company visit during a domestic travel trip to New York City.
Rather than learning finance concepts in isolation, students apply them in settings that mirror investment banking and private equity. Following their first year in the accelerator and a summer co-op, students return for intensive interview training to prepare for junior-year co-op recruiting.
The classroom-based analytical preparation combined with firsthand access to finance professionals creates a holistic understanding that will leave students uniquely prepared for their co-ops and careers.
Michael Linger, BS ’12 Director, Financial Services Group, Houlihan Lokey
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