Case Study: Hg Capital – From Warwick Undergraduate to Private‑Equity Deal Team

At a Glance

• 500+ CV edits; 4/4 interview rounds cleared; LBO accuracy ±2%; buy‑&‑build case score 9/10; acceptance <1%.

• Frameworks: STAR‑3™, PEAL‑3™; internship comp £24k pro‑rata.

Before

Warwick finance student with generic CV, little PE fluency, no structured interview prep.

After

Metrics‑rich résumé, fluent in SaaS buy‑&‑build, PEAL‑3® interview arcs; Hg Capital internship signed.

Problem

Hg screens thousands for a handful of off‑cycles, favouring candidates fluent in SaaS roll‑ups & LBO. This client knew basics but lacked investor‑grade modelling, sector depth, and confidence. Answers rambled, KPIs unclear, nerves visible. Competing with Oxbridge & LBS, he needed a metrics CV, deal‑specific fluency, and repeatable frameworks to turn theory into crisp investor responses under exam pressure.

Solution

• 14 VTMR™‑style bullets → recruiter skim‑time −50%.

• 3‑statement LBO build in 45min → accuracy +32pp.

• 5 buy‑&‑build synergies mapped → case Top10%.

• PEAL‑3™ drills → behavioural clarity 48%→92%.

Result

In 8 weeks he vaulted to boardroom calibre: Hg praised “nuanced roll‑up insight & flawless LBO logic”, issuing offer. Feedback cited structured answers and valuations, direct fruits of CCC sprints.

ROI Table

Metric	Result
Flagship coaching fee	£POA (Price on Appointment).
Hg intern comp (pro‑rata)	NDA
Pay‑back period	<3 months
Lifetime uplift vs grad median	≈ £2.1m

Testimonial: “Truly exceptional. Would not have secured Hg without Hassan—world‑class insight into PE interviews.” — Warwick Student

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