Approaching SA Opportunities (PC vs GE)

Was wondering if anyone had feedback/advice on approaching SA opportunities in Private Credit vs Growth Equity.

Currently have offers from a PC shop (comps Oaktree, PIMCO, Antares, etc.) and a smaller tech-focused GE firm. Not sure how to approach weighing these opportunities, both have small analyst classes. Goal exits/career paths is currently tech-focused PE/GE.

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If you want PE/GE then do the GE. Very hard to go from PC to PE. Also the PC shops you mentioned are very different lol. PIMCO is mostly bonds, Oaktree known for distressed, and Antares is direct lending. 

 

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