TMT Investment Banking

What is TMT investment banking?

TMT stands for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, so the TMT investment banking group covers clients in those industries.  Investment banking servicesInvestment BankingInvestment banking is the division of a bank or financial institution that serves governments, corporations, and institutions by providing underwriting (capital raising) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services. Investment banks act as intermediaries provided to these clients include equity and debt capital raising, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, risk management, and other advisory mandates.

The TMT sector is rapidly growing and is becoming a common target for PE firms and venture capitalists, as well as investment bankers. When thinking of a modern startup, it’s not hard to imagine a software or game developer.

What Companies are Included in the TMT Investment Banking Group?

The Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) group can be further broken down into more specific industries, which include the following:

• Technology
  • Electronics / hardware
  • Software
  • Video games
  • Internet
• Media
  • Cable companies
  • TV and movie studios
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers (online and offline), newsletters, and other periodicals
• Telecom
  • Wireless service providers
  • Cable providers
  • Internet signal providers
  • Radio stations

Popularity of the TMT Investment Banking Group

With the recent rise of massively popular TMT companies such as Google (Alphabet), Facebook, Apple, Alibaba, and Amazon (notice how many of them start with an “A”?), it’s no wonder that the TMT group is the most widely sought after by new IB analysts and associatesHow to Get a Job in Investment Banking?This guide will outline how to get a job in investment banking using out top three tactics: networking and resume, interview prep, and technical skills.

How to get a job in TMT IBD?

We’ve got a wide range of resources to get you ready for a career as an analyst or associate on the TMT Investment Banking team.

Financial modeling guide – check out our free guide to financial modeling best practicesFree Financial Modeling GuideThis financial modeling guide covers Excel tips and best practices on assumptions, drivers, forecasting, linking the three statements, DCF analysis, more!

E-commerce Course – take our E-commerce financial modeling and valuation course to really stand out in the hiring process

Additional resources

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