What firms are involved in the Fellowship?
Currently, three firms are involved in “hosting” Fellows as part of the Fellowship rotation, which includes 6 months at a PE firm, 3 months at an LP and 3 months at a portfolio company. The PE firms include: The Carlyle Group – a global alternative asset manager with more than $90.5 billion under management. With 67 funds across four investment disciplines (buyouts, credit alternatives, growth capital and real estate). Based in Washington DC with a network of offices around the world, The Carlyle Group served as the launch partnership of the Toigo Private Equity Post-Graduate Fellowship with a pledge of $1 million. Vista Equity Partners – Vista has over $2 billion in committed equity capital and is seeking to partner with world-class management teams looking to reach their full potential. The firm follows a consistent and disciplined focus on a software business model and how operational improvements can create value. The firm’s portfolio of software and technology-enabled companies in