The Student-Run Private Equity & Venture Capital Club at the University of St.Gallen

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📌 EVENT

PEVC Days 2025 - Save the Date

Save the Date for PEVC Days 2025! Don't miss the many company events and panel discussions taking place between March 24th and 27th. More information following!

Time
From 24.03.2025 - 08:00
To 27.03.2025 - 21:00
📌 EVENT

Partners Group Workshop - PEVC Days 2025

Join us for an exclusive event presented by Partners Group, a leading private markets investor with 20+ years of experience in investing across all private market asset classes (private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate). During the workshop you will deep dive into how Partners Group acquires market leading companies / assets and implements hands-on value creation initiatives to deliver robust and consistent returns to its investors. Take the chance to engage with our professionals and gain insights into the private markets industry. We offer you the opportunity to meet some of us our professionals in person and learn more about exciting career paths and our Financial Analyst Graduate program.

Time
25.03.2025 | 10:00 - 11:30
Room
Rosenberg & Rotmonten
📌 EVENT

Cinven Dinner - PEVC Days 2025

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time
26.03.2025 | 19:00 - 21:00
Location
Zum goldenen Schäfli
📌 EVENT

ARDIAN - Expansion Case Study - PEVC Days 2025

This interactive case study session will focus on analyzing a hypothetical buyout candidate from Ardian Expansion’s perspective. Together with the students, we will conduct a deep dive into the investment rationale, assessing key factors such as market positioning, financial performance, growth potential, and value creation opportunities. 

The case study will simulate Ardian’s real-world investment process, covering company and market analysis, value creation strategies, deal structuring, and exit planning. Students will actively engage in investment decision-making, applying private equity frameworks to assess the buyout candidate’s fit within Ardian’s Expansion strategy. 

Time
26.03.2025 | 08:00 - 11:30
Room
Discovery Grid
📌 EVENT

HG Capital Dinner - PEVC Days 2025

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time
26.03.2025 | 19:00 - 21:00
Location
Netts
📌 EVENT

Permira Interviews - PEVC Days 2025

Permira is a global investment firm based in the United Kingdom that was established in 1985. It is active in buyouts, growth equity and credit in 16 offices around the world with different investment sectors. Permira currently manages assets totalling ~€80 billion, solidifying its presence in the private equity market. 

Join in for 30-minute 1st round personal fit interviews on joining their Investment Team as an intern in Frankfurt.

Time
26.03.2025 | 13:45 - 15:00
Room
TBA
📌 EVENT

PEVC Days 2025 - Save the Date

Save the Date for PEVC Days 2025! Don't miss the many company events and panel discussions taking place between March 24th and 27th. More information following!

Time
From 24.03.2025 - 08:00
To 27.03.2025 - 21:00
📌 EVENT

Partners Group Workshop - PEVC Days 2025

Join us for an exclusive event presented by Partners Group, a leading private markets investor with 20+ years of experience in investing across all private market asset classes (private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate). During the workshop you will deep dive into how Partners Group acquires market leading companies / assets and implements hands-on value creation initiatives to deliver robust and consistent returns to its investors. Take the chance to engage with our professionals and gain insights into the private markets industry. We offer you the opportunity to meet some of us our professionals in person and learn more about exciting career paths and our Financial Analyst Graduate program.

Time
25.03.2025 | 10:00 - 11:30
Room
Rosenberg & Rotmonten
📌 EVENT

Cinven Dinner - PEVC Days 2025

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time
26.03.2025 | 19:00 - 21:00
Location
Zum goldenen Schäfli
📌 EVENT

ARDIAN - Expansion Case Study - PEVC Days 2025

This interactive case study session will focus on analyzing a hypothetical buyout candidate from Ardian Expansion’s perspective. Together with the students, we will conduct a deep dive into the investment rationale, assessing key factors such as market positioning, financial performance, growth potential, and value creation opportunities. 

The case study will simulate Ardian’s real-world investment process, covering company and market analysis, value creation strategies, deal structuring, and exit planning. Students will actively engage in investment decision-making, applying private equity frameworks to assess the buyout candidate’s fit within Ardian’s Expansion strategy. 

Time
26.03.2025 | 08:00 - 11:30
Room
Discovery Grid
📌 EVENT

HG Capital Dinner - PEVC Days 2025

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time
26.03.2025 | 19:00 - 21:00
Location
Netts
📌 EVENT

Permira Interviews - PEVC Days 2025

Permira is a global investment firm based in the United Kingdom that was established in 1985. It is active in buyouts, growth equity and credit in 16 offices around the world with different investment sectors. Permira currently manages assets totalling ~€80 billion, solidifying its presence in the private equity market. 

Join in for 30-minute 1st round personal fit interviews on joining their Investment Team as an intern in Frankfurt.

Time
26.03.2025 | 13:45 - 15:00
Room
TBA
📌 EVENT

PEVC Days 2025 - Save the Date

Save the Date for PEVC Days 2025! Don't miss the many company events and panel discussions taking place between March 24th and 27th. More information following!

Time
From 24.03.2025 - 08:00
To 27.03.2025 - 21:00
📌 EVENT

Partners Group Workshop - PEVC Days 2025

Join us for an exclusive event presented by Partners Group, a leading private markets investor with 20+ years of experience in investing across all private market asset classes (private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate). During the workshop you will deep dive into how Partners Group acquires market leading companies / assets and implements hands-on value creation initiatives to deliver robust and consistent returns to its investors. Take the chance to engage with our professionals and gain insights into the private markets industry. We offer you the opportunity to meet some of us our professionals in person and learn more about exciting career paths and our Financial Analyst Graduate program.

Time
25.03.2025 | 10:00 - 11:30
Room
Rosenberg & Rotmonten
📌 EVENT

Cinven Dinner - PEVC Days 2025

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time
26.03.2025 | 19:00 - 21:00
Location
Zum goldenen Schäfli
📌 EVENT

ARDIAN - Expansion Case Study - PEVC Days 2025

This interactive case study session will focus on analyzing a hypothetical buyout candidate from Ardian Expansion’s perspective. Together with the students, we will conduct a deep dive into the investment rationale, assessing key factors such as market positioning, financial performance, growth potential, and value creation opportunities. 

The case study will simulate Ardian’s real-world investment process, covering company and market analysis, value creation strategies, deal structuring, and exit planning. Students will actively engage in investment decision-making, applying private equity frameworks to assess the buyout candidate’s fit within Ardian’s Expansion strategy. 

Time
26.03.2025 | 08:00 - 11:30
Room
Discovery Grid
📌 EVENT

HG Capital Dinner - PEVC Days 2025

Engage in insightful discussions with experienced private equity professionals in an informal setting. This exclusive dinner offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives on investment strategies, industry trends, and career paths in private equity. Connect with professionals and like-minded peers while exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time
26.03.2025 | 19:00 - 21:00
Location
Netts
📌 EVENT

Permira Interviews - PEVC Days 2025

Permira is a global investment firm based in the United Kingdom that was established in 1985. It is active in buyouts, growth equity and credit in 16 offices around the world with different investment sectors. Permira currently manages assets totalling ~€80 billion, solidifying its presence in the private equity market. 

Join in for 30-minute 1st round personal fit interviews on joining their Investment Team as an intern in Frankfurt.

Time
26.03.2025 | 13:45 - 15:00
Room
TBA
Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT
Hg
Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT
Hg
Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT
Hg
Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT
Hg
Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT
Hg
Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT
Hg
Our Goal

The club in numbers

Our mission is to create a dynamic platform facilitating robust exchanges between HSG students and top industry professionals across the DACH region. The Private Equity and Venture Capital Club (PEVC Club) is an official club at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) that focuses on increasing awareness and knowledge of Private Equity and Venture Capital on campus. 

We provide a platform for exchange among professionals, academics, experienced students, and newcomers. Members benefit from events, workshops, social gatherings, and our PEVC Podcast and Newsletter publications.

60

Events yearly

2,200+

Members

40+

Industry Partners

Our

Partners

The PEVC Club maintains corporate and educational partnerships to provide its members with interesting workshops, job opportunities, and helpful study materials.
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The partnership serves the establishment of healthy long-term relationships with players from the private equity and venture capital industry.

See below for an overview over our current partnerships.The PEVC Club establishes corporate and educational partnerships to offer members workshops, job opportunities, and study materials. Established in 2021, the partnership program aims to build long-term relationships with players in the private equity and venture capital industry. Below is an overview of our current partnerships.

Become a partner

Main
Partners

Blackstone
Cinven
EQT
LGT Capital Partners
Hg Capital

Preferred
Partners

Afinum
Altor
Ardian
Armira
Auctus
Bain & Company
Bregal Unternehmerkapital
Capiton
Deutsche Private Equity
Fortino Capital
Invision
Level 20
Maguar
Montana Capital Partners
Nordic Capital
PAI Partners
Partners Group
Reichmuth & Co Investment Management
Permira
Rivean Capital
Summa Equity
Target Global
Ufenau Capital Partners
Verdane
Waterland

Partners

Cherry Ventures
Founderful
Syz Capital
Trill Impact

Recruiting
Partners

Private Equity Recruitment

Academic
Partners

CAIA Association
Wall Street Oasis
Wall Street Prep
About

PEVC Days

Join exclusive events at the University of St.Gallen! From workshops to dinners, connect with leading PE & VC funds. Save the date: March 24–27, 2025, for unique networking and insights.

Go to events

What?

Numerous Events ranging from Workshops to Dinners with leading PE&VC-Funds

Where?

University of St.Gallen

When?

Once a year; in 2025 from March 24–27th

Upcoming

Events

23.04.2025 | 14:00 - 16:30

Partners Group Office Visit

Join us for an exclusive visit to Partners Group's new head office in Baar, Zug. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet industry professionals, dive deeper into the world of private equity, and explore the office facilities of one of the leading PE funds.

Save the date for this incredible chance! More information about the trip and the application process will follow.

From 27.04.2025 - 22:00 To 01.05.2025 - 22:00

HIC x PEVC London Trip

Join us for an exclusive trip to London, where we will visit leading private equity funds and renowned banks. This trip provides you with an incredible opportunity to get an inside look at top-tier financial institutions, expand your network, and dive deeper into the world of private equity. 

Save the date (28.04.25 - 02.05.25) for this exciting chance! More information about the trip and the application process will follow.

From 11.05.2025 - 22:00 To 14.05.2025 - 22:00

Munich Trip

Join us for an exclusive trip to Munich, where we will visit leading private equity funds and renowned banks. This trip offers you an exiting opportunity to gain an insider's view of Munich's top-tier financial institutions, expand your network, and dive deeper into the world of private equity. 

Save the date (12.05.25 - 15.05.25) for this incredible chance! More information about the trip and the application process will follow.

Exclusive

Opportunities

Visiting Analyst @ Lakestar

Description

Lakestar is a venture capital firm that invests in digital and technology entrepreneurs worldwide. It operates in early and growth-stage ventures by partnering with entrepreneurs, focusing on internet and technology companies that can quickly achieve global scale. Founded by Klaus Hommels, a European venture capitalist, Lakestar has invested in many of the companies that define today’s digital economy, including Facebook, Spotify and Skype, and more recently Opendoor, GoEuro, FiveAI and Blockchain. It is present in Zurich, Berlin, London, New York and Hong Kong.

Start Date
June/July
Duration
5-6 months

Intern Client Solutions Switzerland @ Partners Group

Description

Partners Group is one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 152 billion in assets under management and more than 1800 professionals across 21 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

Start Date
May / June / July / August
Duration
4-6 months
Location
Baar

Visiting Analyst @ Noteus

Description

Noteus Partners is a European growth equity firm, with offices in Paris, London, Berlin and Madrid. We’re a small, dynamic team with a deep focus on identifying high-potential growth companies across Europe and beyond. As part of our mission to support the next generation of global leaders, we are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join our investment team for 4-6 months.

Start Date
April 2025 or September 2025
Duration
4-6 months
Location
Berlin
Team

Board

President
Kélian Klingel
Vice President
Julia Haltinner
Vice President
Vitus Storr
Head of IT and Student Relations
Florian Bussmann
Head of Events
Friedrich Noske
Head of Business Development
Jill Hofer
Head of Finance
Daniel Weber
Head of Partnerships
Vincent Schultz
Head of Marketing
Aaron Seidenberg
Team

Advisory Board

Head of SGI-HSG
Prof. Dr. Stefan Morkötter

Stefan, a PhD in Finance from the University of St.Gallen, is a member of its School of Finance. Previously, he worked in the financial services industry for a European bank. He frequently speaks at international finance conferences and contributes to executive education programs. Additionally, he holds an affiliated academic position at Singapore Management University.

CEO at LGT Capital Partners
Dr. Roberto Paganoni

Roberto studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Aachen, graduating in 1984, and earned a PhD in Business from the University of St. Gallen in 1989. A Dutch/Italian citizen, he teaches at St. Gallen and serves on the board of Swiss Private Equity and Corporate Finance Association. From 1989 to 1997, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Co. and later served on the European Venture Capital Association board (2003–2007).

Managing Partner at Invision
Frank Becker

Frank Becker joined Invision in 2000, focusing on investments in education, IT, and innovative service businesses. He oversees investments in Cygna Labs and Vista Alpina, serving on their boards. Previously, he managed investments in Vantage Education (sold 2020), Swiss Education Group (sold 2018), Kraft & Bauer (sold 2018), and RSD (sold 2016). Before Invision, he was CFO of Compaq Computer Switzerland and worked at Boston Consulting Group. He holds an MBA from Stanford and a degree in electrical engineering from ETH Zurich.

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PEVC Days

a 4-day conference with over 40 events, featuring more than 30 leading industry partners

Mentoring

a 1:1 mentoring program with Investment Professionals from various PEVC Partner funds

Company Visits

company visits and international trips 

The PEVC

Podcast