TPG Co-Founder David Bonderman Dies at 82

David Bonderman, co-founder of TPG, passed away at 82. Known for his unconventional investment style, he made significant deals like the recapitalization of Continental Airlines and early investments in Uber and Airbnb. Bonderman was part of a generation of finance leaders who built major private equity firms. He started as a lawyer, later joining Robert Bass's family office before founding TPG. The firm grew to manage over $200 billion in assets and went public in 2022. Bonderman's unique career path and investment strategies left a lasting impact on the finance world.

What was the first major deal that set the template for David Bonderman's investment style?

• The recapitalization of Continental Airlines

• The purchase of a real estate firm

• The acquisition of Uber

• The investment in Airbnb

Which two startups did Bonderman invest in early, before they gained significant traction?

• Facebook and Twitter

• Uber and Airbnb

• Snapchat and Instagram

• Lyft and Pinterest

In what year did TPG go public?

• 2022

• 2015

• 2010

• 2005

What was David Bonderman's educational background before entering finance?

• He studied engineering at MIT

• He attended Harvard Law School

• He was a business major at Stanford

• He studied economics at Yale

Who noticed Bonderman's work in preservation-related causes, leading to his hiring in a family office?

• Henry Kravis

• David Rubenstein

• Robert Bass

• Steve Schwarzman