Rising Class of 2027 Private Equity Stars:

Evaluate a real LLR deal.

Interact with real investors and portfolio company leadership.

Compete for a $4,000 cash prize!

Overview:

LLR Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm with more than $7 billion of committed capital across seven funds, is hosting a virtual Private Equity Case Competition for college sophomores. Teams of four students will compete in two rounds:

• Round 1: Identify a prospective take-private company and submit a 1–2-page executive summary on the investment thesis
  • Case prompt provided to selected applicants January 10, 2025 with submissions due January 19, 2025
• Round 2: Construct an investment thesis and build a financial model for an LLR portfolio company, then present to LLR leadership and company management live via Zoom
  • Students will receive Round 2 materials on January 27, 2025
  • Final presentations are scheduled 4:00pm – 7:00pm the evening of February 13, 2025

Why Participate?

• Exposure to LLR’s investment process through a real-life example of an LLR deal
• Direct interaction with LLR senior investment team and portfolio company leadership
• Final round teams will gain early access to the interview process for LLR’s Summer 2026 Internship Program
• $4,000 cash prize for the winning team

Eligibility:

• Apply as a team of 4. Each member must submit an individual application. One team member will then email the names of their teammates to hr@llrpartners.com.
• Must currently be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate institution with a graduation date of Dec 2026/May 2027
• Available the evening of Thursday, February 13, 2025 if selected to participate in the final round

Apply Now!

• Submit your application
• Email the names of your team members to hr@llrpartners.com