Everything to prepare for a Novacap interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
4 reasons for Novacap
One of the largest Canadian-headquartered PE firms by fund size, built out of Quebec rather than Toronto.
Digital infrastructure and TMT depth is genuine, including data centres and telecom assets most Canadian mid-market funds never see.
Operating partner model means portfolio involvement is structural rather than occasional.
Montreal base with North American deal flow: the clearest francophone route into large PE.
Firm-specific questions
Why Novacap over Northleaf Capital Partners or Birch Hill Equity Partners?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: montréal-area buyout firm founded 1981, over c$16b aum; technology buyouts are its largest strategy; four sector strategies, including dedicated digital infrastructure.
Walk me through a recent deal Novacap worked on.
For example Eddyfi Technologies (seller). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
3 more Novacap-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Unlock the full insights for Novacap: every round, the topics tested and what candidates experienced
Interview prep
Have an upcoming interview with Novacap?
How each round tends to run, what it keeps testing and where candidates lose it, from people who have sat it. Leave your name and we’ll reach out.
