Frequently Asked Questions
About GEX Private Equity Academy
What is GEX Private Equity Academy?
GEX Private Equity Academy is an education and training platform focused on lower-middle-market private equity and acquisitions. The program is designed to replicate the rigor, analytical standards, and deal-level exposure typically gained through selective internships, on-the-job training, or top-tier recruiting pipelines. This is execution-focused education — not academic finance and not consulting.
Why does GEX Private Equity Academy exist?
Private equity recruiting and deal exposure are concentrated at a small number of institutions and firms. GEX Private Equity Academy exists to make institutional-quality rigor accessible to motivated individuals outside traditional recruiting pipelines, without lowering standards or promising outcomes.
Is GEX Private Equity Academy only for students?
No.
While many participants are students, the program is intentionally built for non-traditional and non-target backgrounds, including working professionals and operators. All participants engage with the same curriculum and expectations.
Is this beginner-friendly?
The program does not require prior deal experience, but it does require seriousness.
Participants should be comfortable with:
- Structured thinking
- Ambiguity and trade-offs
- Written and verbal reasoning
Concepts are explained clearly, but the standard of thinking is intentionally high.
The Core Program
What does the GEX Private Equity Academy program include?
The core program includes:
- Structured modules on deal screening, diligence, valuation, and execution
- Case-based frameworks grounded in real transactions
- Assessments designed to test judgment, not memorization
- Self-paced access to course materials
The emphasis is on how investors think, not just what they calculate.
Is this investment banking or private equity recruiting prep?
No.
GEX Private Equity Academy is not a recruiting test-prep or shortcut program.
While the rigor is comparable to selective roles, the focus is on:
- Real-world decision-making
- Risk evaluation
- Investment judgment
These skills apply broadly across private equity, acquisitions, and operator-led investing.
Does completing the program guarantee interviews, jobs, or offers?
No.
Completion of the program does not guarantee:
- Interviews
- Internships
- Job offers
- Advisory opportunities
The purpose is capability development, not placement.
Group Coaching
Deal Screening & Execution Lab
What is Group Coaching?
Group Coaching is a selective, application-based cohort program focused on live, structured discussion around deal screening and execution.
It is designed for participants who want deeper, applied exposure beyond self-paced learning
Do I need to buy the course before applying for Group Coaching?
No.
If you are selected for Group Coaching:
- Full access to GEX Private Equity Academy is included
- There is no requirement to purchase the course separately
How competitive is Group Coaching?
Cohorts are intentionally small and curated.
Not all applicants will be admitted. Selectivity is deliberate and designed to preserve discussion quality and rigor.
Is Group Coaching only for students?
No.
Cohorts may include:
- Students
- Career switchers
- Operators
- Aspiring independent sponsors
All participants are held to the same preparation and engagement standards.
Is Group Coaching one-on-one coaching or consulting?
No.
Group Coaching is not:
- One-on-one coaching
- Deal consulting
- Advisory services
It is a structured, group-based learning environment.
Internships & GEX Capital
Does GEX Private Equity Academy guarantee an internship with GEX Capital?
No.
GEX Private Equity Academy is not a placement program.
A small number of top performers across the platform may become eligible for consideration for internship interviews with GEX Capital through a separate, merit-based process.
All internship decisions remain competitive and selective.
How does this relate to traditional recruiting?
GEX Capital continues to recruit primarily through traditional channels.
GEX Private Equity Academy exists to:
- Provide access to the same rigor and exposure
- Identify exceptional talent outside traditional pipelines
- Maintain consistent selection standards
Coaching & Advisory Services
Do you offer one-on-one coaching?
Yes, in limited cases.
Private coaching is:
- Application-based
- Time-bound
- Scoped to specific objectives
Availability is limited and offered selectively.
Do you offer business or deal consulting?
Yes.
Advisory services are customized and may include:
- Acquisition evaluation
- Diligence support
- Deal structuring perspectives
These services are separate from GEX Private Equity Academy and offered by inquiry only.
Pricing, Policies & Expectations
What does GEX Private Equity Academy cost?
- Core program: $298
- Group Coaching: $1,990 (includes complementary core program access if selected for Group Coaching)
Pricing is subject to change. Discounts apply with periodic limited-time promotions (as announced on the Programs pricing section).
Are refunds available?
Core program purchases are subject to the refund policy stated at the time of purchase
Group Coaching fees are non-refundable once participation is confirmed, due to limited cohort capacity
Please review commitments carefully before enrolling.
What conduct is expected from participants?
Participants are expected to:
- Engage professionally
- Come prepared to sessions
- Respect confidentiality and peer discussion
The Academy reserves the right to remove participants who do not meet conduct expectations.
Final Clarification
GEX Private Equity Academy is designed to provide institutional-quality exposure and rigor, not to promise outcomes.
Participants who engage seriously will gain:
- Stronger investment judgment
- Clear decision-making frameworks
- A realistic understanding of private equity deal-making
Outcomes remain merit-based and competitive.
