EU/London PE exits from MM IB

Asides banks like Jefferies (am I retarded to also mention HL??), what other MMs & non-EB boutiques in London offer a significant non-zero chance of PE exits?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some Mid-Market (MM) and non-elite boutique (non-EB) investment banks in London that offer a significant chance of Private Equity (PE) exits:

  • William Blair
  • Houlihan Lokey (HL)
  • Rothschild
  • Baird
  • Gleacher Shacklock
  • Arma Partners

These firms have been noted for their occasional placements into PE roles, even though the top PE firms generally prefer candidates from bulge bracket banks.

Sources: Your thoughts on PE Exit Ops coming from a Mid-Market Boutique?, Do "no-name" boutiques really open doors to MMs and BBs?, Do "no-name" boutiques really open doors to MMs and BBs?, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition, BB vs EB in London

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