7 questions reported in Tiger Global interviews, organised by the group that asks them. Every question carries a model answer and graded feedback on your own attempt.
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Variant perception, catalyst mapping, short construction and sizing. 5 questions
A foundational valuation question before candidates discuss share-price upside.
A company has 100 million shares at $20, $500m of debt and $200m of cash. Calculate its market capitalisation and enterprise value. Why does the distinction matter to an equity investor?
A first-round long/short equity question testing whether a candidate distinguishes results from expectations.
A company reports quarterly EPS of $1.10 versus consensus of $1.00, yet its share price falls 8% that day. Explain how that can happen. What would you check before deciding the market reaction is…
A practical research exercise used after an interviewer asks for an investable idea.
Consensus expects a retailer to deliver $1,000m of revenue and a 10% EBIT margin next year. You believe revenue will be $1,050m and margin 11%. How do you translate that into an earnings variant view,…
An investment-committee scenario that tests whether you update a thesis without anchoring to your entry price.
You own a 4% long position. The stock falls 25% after management cuts annual revenue guidance from 18% growth to 8%, blaming a delayed customer implementation. Management maintains its long-term…
A fundamental long-short interview after an analyst identifies a credible earnings disagreement.
You believe consensus overstates a company's earnings power, but the next visible reporting event is six months away. How would you turn the thesis into an investable short rather than a valuation…
Reference calls, technical diligence, term sheets and preference stacks. 1 question
A senior portfolio judgement question about price, structure and fiduciary discipline.
A portfolio company cannot raise at its last valuation. The founder asks existing investors to lead a flat round with aggressive preferences. What do you recommend?
Cohort economics, CAC payback, net revenue retention and burn multiple. 1 question
Tests whether you understand that price and structure are substitutes.
A company last raised at a $1bn valuation. Metrics have deteriorated and comparable public companies have halved. The founder refuses a down round. What do you propose?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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