An Absolute Disgrace - Anonymous employee i80 Group Employee Review

1.0
Aug 22, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None. This place is a false fantasy

Cons

I'd give 0 stars if it was an option. If you are a business and are looking for financing, DO NOT transact with i80 Group. They will bully you and will force you to make decisions that would financially impair you and your business. They will look for any opportunity to charge you extra fees, violate the agreement with you, and take advantage at your situation (especially when you are vulnerable). The founder has a well known lawsuit against him for fraud (google that up). Do not believe the positive press, they pay a lot for it! More than 50% of their staff quit in less than 5 months (check it out on LinkedIn) due to mistreatment and unethical behavior by the founder and senior management. They lie to their investors, clients, and employees. Employees are forced/bullied to use their personal social media accounts to post "positive press" and are constantly terrorized by the founder, Marc Helwani. If you are considering a work opportunity there, think again! You'd be better off working for a coffee shop or McDonald's, trust me! You will be significantly underpaid and be asked to work around the clock. They will not pay you the bonus originally promised you, and will tell you "it will be better next year." No real benefits; you will get the cheapest medical insurance, 401k without matching contribution, 15 days PTOs (and expecting you to work while you are on vacation - there is basically no time off in this place). You will end up working 50-60 hours per week without any incentives. Whether you are a business or prospect employee, STAY AWAY!!!

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I've been with the firm for a few years now and have had the opportunity to grow a lot during that time. Since starting I have been promoted and given bigger opportunities, which speaks to how much the team values internal development. If you're someone who's willing to take ownership and lean in, there's room to build your career here.

Cons

like any role in finance / investment industry, if you want to grow you have to produce tangible results and work hard, both take time and require some patience

1.0
Feb 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you have no experience this is the best place for you. They prefer people without buy side experience so they can steamroll you.

Cons

If you read all of these reviews and still choose to work here, you need help. Please put the phone down and contact a therapist. You can get an offer from other firms, just try a little harder, you will thank yourself in the future. The reviews are 100% accurate (even though they will lie to you and tell you they are outdated). There is not enough work for the amount of people who work here so everyone is extremely territorial of their work. Terrible culture. It doesn’t matter if you are efficient at your role because you will be stuck in the office from 8:30-6:30 so no one has an incentive to finish work quickly or efficiently. This is a loony bin. No one here went to business school. If you are driven and eager to grow, do not come here. There is a reason no one has MBAs here. Look it up. The founder is toxic and sends out of pocket massages to the entire firm. If you are ok working in an inefficient, toxic, embarrassing environment this is the place for you. Absolutely zero perks (lunch, work from home, etc.). Any other firm has more to offer you.

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