UC Berkeley's Professional
Private Equity Organization
Finance · Private Equity · Consulting · Marketing · Tech
Empowering the next generation of finance leaders through education, networking, and real-world experience.
Who We Are
UPEC is UC Berkeley's premier private equity organization, dedicated to preparing students for careers in finance, consulting, and investment.
We bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practice through hands-on projects, speaker sessions with industry professionals, and exclusive networking opportunities with top buy-side firms.
Our members gain access to a tight-knit community of ambitious peers, comprehensive technical training, and direct pathways to internships and full-time positions at leading firms.
Fall 2026 Recruitment
Mark your calendars for these important dates
Coffee Chats Open
Get to know our members in casual 1-on-1 conversations
Applications Open
Start your journey with UPEC
Infosession
Learn about UPEC, our programs, and what we offer. Location TBD
Application Deadline
Submit your application before the deadline
Interviews
One round, invite only — selected candidates will be contacted
Social Night
Invite only — celebrate with new and returning members
Decisions Out
We'll notify all applicants of their results
Welcome Night
Join us to welcome our newest members
Why Join UPEC?
Discover the benefits of being part of Berkeley's premier private equity organization
Grow Network
Join a group of friends who share similar interests and grow closer through many socials and a club-wide retreat.
Gain Insights
We host a series of speaker sessions where we invite buy-side professionals to share their experiences with us.
Develop Skills
We are hosting a 5-week long program where members will be able to hone their technical skills and apply them to projects and case studies.
Provide Opportunities
We have exclusive partnerships with buy-side firms who give our members chances to coffee chat and apply for internships.
Fall 2026 Recruitment
Coffee Chats
Get to know our team in casual 1-on-1 conversations
Arnab Ghosh
Co-President
Economics + Business + Applied Math '28
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience
- Incoming Private Capital Summer Analyst @ J.P. Morgan
- Private Equity Summer Analyst @ Gemspring Capital
- Investment Banking Summer Analyst @ Concordia Capital
Current Obsession
Niners, Tennis, White girl music
Alicia Oarto
Co-President
Economics '26
Jakarta, Indonesia
Experience
- Equity Research Intern @ CGS International Securities
- Startup Co-founder
- Private Equity Intern @ Next Haven Group
Current Obsession
Coke Zero, Sunset, Mango Passionfruit
Hugo Canseco
Vice President
Business (GMP) '28
Los Angeles, California
Experience
- Incoming FICC Sales & Trading Summer Analyst @ Wells Fargo
- VC Scout @ LvLUp Ventures
- Finance @ AfterQuery (YC W25)
- GTM @ Biotech startup (based in Japan)
Current Obsession
Pickleball, Sidequesting, Zedd, Nailong!
Juan Delgado
Director of External
Business (Spieker) '28
Los Angeles, California
Experience
- Personal Wealth Management Advisor
- Director of IT, LBSA
- VP of Finance, ALPHA
Current Obsession
Soccer, Coconut water, pull-ups, drifting on my scooter
Abby Shi
Treasurer
Economics '28
Ningbo, China
Experience
- Foreign Direct Investment Advisory Intern @ UOB
- Corporate Finance Intern @ Tuopu USA
- Top 5% — Kaggle ARC Prize 2025
Current Obsession
Matcha, Electone, Hiking
Christopher Vasey
Director of Development
Economics + Data Science '28
Palos Verdes, CA
Experience
- Summer Analyst @ Fortiss LLC
- Private Equity Analyst @ Shoreline Capital
- Business Operations Intern @ Tower Energy Group
Current Obsession
Tennis, Dodgers
Cindy Le
Director of Marketing
Business Admin '28
San Jose, California
Experience
- Case Competition Enthusiast [3 Wins]
- Strategy & Operations Intern @ King Power [Study Abroad → Thailand]
- Business Development @ Legal AI Startup
Current Obsession
Lifting Heavy-Weight, Euro Travel [Spain]
Lily Urieff
Director of Recruitment, Social Chair
Business + Global Studies '28
Rocklin, CA
Experience
- National Security Analyst
- Investment Analyst @ BAER
- Published in the Washington Examiner
- NSLIY Scholar in Morocco
Current Obsession
Van Leeuwen, PSG, Diet Coke
Zachary Pastore
Senior Advisor
Business Administration '27
Los Angeles, California
Experience
- Investment Banking Analyst @ Wield and Co
- Investment Analyst @ Grizzly Peak Ventures
- Startup Co-founder
- Consultant @ Nike
Current Obsession
Fruit with lemon and tajín, Berkeley Hills fire trails, The Odyssey