Nicholas Perks
Break into Private Equity | Current PE Principal | Chicago Booth MBA
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Studied at Chicago Booth
Works at QHP Capital
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Custom hourly · $175/hr
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Nicholas’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Principal
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Nicholas has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With 10+ years experience in private equity, I am here to help you navigate the competitive landscape of this industry. I hold an MBA with Honors from Chicago Booth and have held key roles at top firms like QHP Capital and Incline Equity, where I honed my skills in investment strategies and business growth. My journey from an Associate to a Principal has equipped me with the insights needed to guide aspiring professionals in their career paths. Whether you're looking to break into private equity or advance within the field, I offer personalized coaching to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!
Nicholas can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Private Equity Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Work Experience
Principal
QHP Capital
January 2025 - Present
Interviewer
VIce President
QHP Capital
August 2022 - January 2025
VIce President
Incline Equity
July 2020 - July 2022
Incline Equity Partners, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a private equity firm investing in manufacturing, distribution and business services companies. Incline is generally seeking growing companies with enterprise values of $25 – $750 million. Incline's typical investment types are ownership transitions for privately held businesses, buyouts and corporate divestitures within the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at inclineequity.com Third party posts found on this profile do not reflect the views of Incline and have not been reviewed by Incline as to accuracy or completeness.
Summer Vice President
Thompson Street Capital Partners
June 2019 - August 2019
Private Equity - Associate
Points
July 2015 - June 2018
We invest in control transactions in lower middle market, growth-oriented businesses focused on business and industrial services, niche manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare services companies.
Education
Chicago Booth
Master of Business Administration - MBA with Honors
2018 - 2020
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
2009 - 2013
Activities and societies: UNC Honor Court, Phi Delta Theta, BSBA Pre Admit
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Nicholas has helped clients get into these companies: