Advice needed- Capital Markets Derivatives or PE Tech fund???

Hey all, I need advice. I have the opportunity to do a capital markets summer internship with U.S. Bank in their derivatives group. I also have the opportunity to do a summer associate role in the business development side of a PE Tech fund (most recent fund was $500mm). I am torn and can use any and all advice on what I should do. 

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