Edgar C.

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6,455 min coaching

PE Investment Associate @Pamplona Capital ($15bn AUM)

Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

Works at Surca Capital

Available tomorrow at 5:30 PM UTC

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Edgar's Coaching Offerings

Land a Top Private Equity Offer: Start-to-Finish

Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.

Starting at $1,16110h+ of coaching

Land Top Private Equity Interviews

Tailored guidance on networking, firm selection, resumes, and more.

Starting at $6125h+ of coaching

Nail The Private Equity Interviews

Crush the interview through drills, frameworks, mock interviews, and more.

Starting at $6125h+ of coaching

Custom hourly · $129/hr

Get help with Deal Sourcing, Portfolio Management, and .

Edgar’s Private Equity Qualifications

Experience level: Partner or Managing Director

20+ people coached for Private Equity

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

🚀 Private Equity Career Coaching I bring a rare, 360° perspective on private equity—having sat on every side of the table: ▶️Mega-fund experience as Sr. Associate covering EMEA at Pamplona Capital ($15bn AUM), with multiple offers from top US/UK funds. ▶️Entrepreneur & investor as Founder & Managing Partner of Surca Capital, where I’ve acquired and operated an industrial business hands-on. ▶️Coach & mentor to dozens of candidates who’ve landed offers at the world’s most competitive firms: Apollo, EQT, GS PE, Oaktree, Permira, HIG, Brightstar, K1 IM, among others—in New York, LA, SF, Chicago, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Singapore, and beyond. What I Do: I help candidates—whether seasoned analysts or total newcomers—break into investment banking and private equity by: i) Choosing the right firm, role, and geography. ii) Crafting a sharp CV & cover letter that sells your story. iii) Mastering “fit” and behavioral questions. iv) Acing finance technicals (from paper LBOs to 3-statement models). v) Navigating PE-specific cases (industry discussion, portfolio deep dives, DD steps, defending assumptions). vi) Building investment theses, pitches, and IM reviews. My Edge: ▶️ I’ve been in the seat you’re trying to win. ▶️I know what global mega-funds actually screen for. ▶️I’ve placed candidates ranging from analysts to a student with zero prior work experience into funds managing $10bn+ AUM. 👉 Book a free 15-minute intro call to see how I can help you position yourself, prep effectively, and land the offer.

Edgar can help with:

Deal Sourcing

Portfolio Management

Promotion Strategy

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Due Diligence

Investment Evaluation

Private Equity Strategy

Financial Analysis

Technical Interview Prep

Behavioral Interview Prep

General Exploration

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About Edgar

Hi there — I’ve been coaching and mentoring for over a decade, helping people at every stage of their careers: from students taking their first steps in finance to professionals targeting top IB and PE roles. Over the years, I’ve worked with candidates from every background — non-targets, first-generation students, Ivy League graduates, minorities, and internationals — helping them navigate one of the most competitive recruiting landscapes in the world. My own path wasn’t straightforward. I broke into Barclays Investment Banking from a public, non-target university — back in 2011, when the acceptance rate was below 1%. I later transitioned into private equity, becoming the Associate responsible for Spain & Portugal at Pamplona Capital ($15bn AUM) while also receiving offers from other global funds. Eventually, I followed my entrepreneurial drive by founding Surca Capital, a search fund through which I acquired and now operate an SME. Academically, I completed my MBA at Kellogg - I was awarded a Fulbright scholarship and a Merit scholarship, and became a Zell Fellow. Since then, I contribute to admissions decisions at Kellogg and have become chair of the Spanish Fulbright Committee. Today, I balance running my own investment vehicle with coaching candidates who want to break into finance or take their careers to the next level.

Why do I coach?

When I was an undergrad, I had no insider knowledge, no family connections, and no clear path into finance. What changed everything was the guidance I received from mentors and coaches who helped me refine my story, stand out, and ultimately land an offer at Barclays. That single offer didn’t just change my career—it transformed my life prospects. That’s why I coach. I know how much one opportunity can mean, and I believe everyone deserves a fair chance at it. For more than 10 years, I’ve helped people break into IB, PE, and growth investing—not just by drilling technicals, but by showing them how to think like insiders, present with confidence, and build careers that are both rewarding and sustainable. I enjoy this work because I know what it feels like to be on the outside looking in. Coaching gives me a way to level the playing field—so that driven, resilient people can have the same shot I did, regardless of where they start.

Work Experience

Managing Director

Surca Capital

September 2021 - Present

In the process of searching for an SME to acquire and operate

Associate

Pamplona Capital Management

August 2018 - August 2019

Responsible for Spanish & Potuguese deal-flow Deal experience in Education, Healthcare, Agri, Packaging & Logistics

Investment Banking Associate

Barclays

June 2013 - August 2018

M&A Industrials Team - London Country Coverage - Madrid Experience in M&A, ECM (IPOs, Rights Issues, Equity Advisory), LevFin (Acq'n Financing, Refis, Recaps...), DCM (Investment Grade Bonds, Private Placement), other advisory Experience in a variety of sectors, including Infra, industrial, transportation, logistics, renewables...

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