LMM FT Group Selection - Coverage vs. Boutique-size M&A

Will soon be going through FT group placement at a MM/LMM firm in a regional east coast city. Openings exist in various coverage groups as well as a new M&A group that only deals with smaller, private companies (coverage groups generally handle larger M&A deals). Being interested in PE/GE, I've heard M&A experience is paramount. I would get more of that in the M&A group (across a couple industries as well). However, I'm worried that only working with small/private companies might be a disadvantage. I would get M&A experience with larger/public companies in the coverage groups, but would also be dealing with lots of debt/equity work.

Any thoughts on what might be seen as more valuable?

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