Elite MM vs UMM

Considering top mm with great returns and lean investment team (good promotional policies) vs bigger more institutionalized UMM fund (decent returns, overall more filled out team). How should I consider size / branding vs potentially better path to partner? 

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Don't most 'elite' MM become UMM funds anyways? This is to say middle-market funds that perform well can generate more significant fund sizes down the line and also move upstream.

Assuming great returns and good promotional policies why wouldn't you take the 'elite' mm? Who cares about prestige (and if it's truly a top MM firm the name brand should be on-par with UMM firms).

There are too many variables here to say but in a vacuum hands down 'Elite' MM 

 

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