Where do people from lower MM IB's in London do their exit? I'm talking about firms like DC, Stifel, Lincoln, HW and also regional Boutiques. Is smallcap PE possible?
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Yes although LMM/small cap PE is dominated by people from the Big4 generally.
Middle market and LMM PE is certainly possible from Lincoln, HW and Stifel. Once you have a recognizable banking name on your resume, it is more about your deal experience and ability to sound intelligent in interviews.
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