Best hedge funds for post 2 years of banking

There are a few top sm funds out there that require 4 YOE (2 at IB/RX + 2 at MFPE usually, sometimes will take people with 2-3 YOE at MFPE out of UG). There are also obviously some top funds that hire out of undergrad, but with very few spots.Are there top funds in the middle, who don't take out of undergrad but take a good amount of people post 2-years of banking (without need for MFPE)? Maverick and coatue seem to be a couple that fit the bill, but would love to hear more if they're out there. I'm currently going to a top BB/EB and would like to consider options outside of MFPE.

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