PMG

Where Students
Meet Investors.

20+
Firms in Network
6
Asset Classes
2
Membership Tiers

PMG is the University of Minnesota's student-led platform for breaking into venture capital, growth equity, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and secondaries. We connect Carlson students with the knowledge, network, and real-world exposure needed to land top private markets roles.

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About PMG

Exposing the UMN student body to private markets.

Private Markets Group (PMG) is a student-led platform at the University of Minnesota dedicated to equipping aspiring finance professionals with the knowledge, network, and resources needed to break into private markets.

As VC, growth equity, and PE firms increasingly recruit undergraduates, and with the UMN endowment expanding its own private markets allocation, Carlson students need a direct line to the industry. PMG is that line.

VC
Venture Capital
Early-stage, term sheets, cap tables
GE
Growth Equity
Scaling companies, SaaS metrics
PE
Private Equity
LBOs, buyouts, value creation
PC
Private Credit
Direct lending, structured finance
HF
Hedge Funds
Multi-strategy, long/short, macro
Sec
Secondaries
LP stakes, fund-of-funds, secondary buyouts
"Providing the exposure needed to understand and experience the industry fully."
PMG Mission
Why We Exist

The problem we are solving at Carlson.

Context

The Market is Moving

As private markets accelerate as an asset class, VC, growth equity, and PE firms are increasingly hiring undergraduate students. The UMN endowment is also exploring greater allocation into private market assets.

The Issue

A Gap in Access

With early recruiting timelines, Carlson undergrads face a gap in access, missing out on the exposure needed to fully understand the industry, build technical skills, and compete for top private markets roles.

Our Objective

Empower Every Student

To empower students by providing accessible and engaging resources to confidently navigate the private market ecosystem and succeed in recruitment, regardless of background or prior experience.

Get Involved

Two ways to engage with PMG.

Whether you are exploring private markets for the first time or ready to go deep, PMG has a path for you.

Open to All
General Attendee
Sign up for our email list to stay in the loop
  • Biweekly Guest Speaker EventsHear directly from professionals at top private markets firms
  • Email List and Event UpdatesStay current on PMG events, industry news, and recruiting timelines
  • Networking OpportunitiesAccess to career exposure from the general speaker series
Stay Connected

Get involved with PMG.

Speaker Network

Firms in the PMG network.

We have brought professionals from the top names in private markets directly to UMN students.

KKR
Summit
Partners
Insight
Partners
Proterra
Investment
Partners
Left Lane
Capital
StepStone
Group
Loomis
Sayles
IDEA Fund
of La Crosse
J.P. Morgan
Bread and
Butter Ventures
Traction
Capital
Northstar
Capital
Allspring
Global
TrueHelm
Varde
Partners
The Board

Meet the PMG team.

Payton Rodeberg
Payton Rodeberg
PresidentSenior
Thomas Herrick
Thomas Herrick
Vice PresidentSenior
Neha Buridi
Neha Buridi
Director of MarketingSenior
Yunru Chen
Yunru Chen
TreasurerJunior
Ella Lefkow
Ella Lefkow
TreasurerJunior
Joey Noble
Joey Noble
Director of RelationsSophomore
Cody Rademacher
Cody Rademacher
Director of OperationsSophomore
Where Students Meet Investors

Ready to break into private markets?

Join PMG and get access to the speakers, resources, and network that will set you apart in the most competitive recruiting cycles of your career.