Wharton Private Equity Partners (“WPEP,” formerly known as Wharton Private Equity Network), is open to private equity investment professionals who have graduated from The Wharton School or the University of Pennsylvania AND who are investing third party capital in deals.  In addition to being a Wharton, UPENN alum, members must also be private equity professionals investing in venture capital, growth capital, mezzanine capital, buyouts, or secondaries as a general partner are eligible.  Also, alum who are limited partners of funds and professionals who manage third party fund-of-funds targeting the private equity space are eligible.

At this time, advisors, investment bankers, placement agents, senior lenders, lawyers, consultants, accountants, and other service providers are welcome to participate in many of the club events, and sponsor events, but are structured so that these candidates currently cannot join as members.

Please fill out the on-line application below which will be submitted to the WPEP Membership Committee for approval (if your membership has expired and you are not current on your dues, you will be asked to resubmit your information prior to payment). You will not be asked for any financial informaton at this stage (i.e. credit card number). If further clarification is needed, the WPEP Administrator will contact you. Once approved, you will receive authorization via email, and instructions to complete your transaction online.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION PROCESS CAN TAKE 1-2 WEEKS AS WE VERIFY INFORMATION.