Pros
I worked at CoBe Capital for nearly 5 years, and it is an outstanding place to build a career in Private Equity, as well as learn the ins and outs of the industry – particularly deal origination, M&A and Operations. CoBe is an entrepreneurial, results oriented environment - a company that allows you to work autonomously and encourages new ideas, while having an experienced and thoughtful leadership team to support you along the way. Top performers are well compensated, and given ample opportunities for career growth, including advancements in seniority, exposure to new roles and potential for international assignments. CoBe has carved out a nice niche in acquiring US and European divestitures from Fortune 500 companies - it has been successful by building a tight network across corporations and intermediaries, as well as staying at the forefront of innovative deal sourcing strategies and processes. Given CoBe’s focused approach, it is easy to become efficient and enjoy work / life balance that far exceeds Private Equity norms.
Cons
CoBe is ideal for self-starters – that said, if you’re someone who relies on significant management oversight, then it’s probably not the right environment for you. As you advance at CoBe, you will have the opportunity to participate in M&A and Operations in Europe (mainly Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK) and across the continental US. For those who prefer not to travel, this may be an issue when you reach the senior management level.