Are MF focusing on Life Sciences like Blackstone Life Sciences, Bain Cap LS or KKR Healthcare actually operating more like VC instead of PE? Given that many targets can be early stage biotechs or med device co for example.

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Additionally: if more VC-like, is it still important to master LBO for example (at least for interviews)

Many early stage life sciences companies are actually forced to IPO very early for fundraising, so you could actually argue that LS groups are acting more akin to hedge funds. But yes, to your point about stage, you’re right

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