Europe PE Recruting?

Hello everyone! Glad to join the fine lads present in this forum after a couple of years living in anonymity. As the beginning of my 3rd year approaches, I am starting to consider my options for next summer, with private equity in a solid first place. I am looking for anyone who can shed some light on who are the key headhunting firms for private equity and VC in Europe (say, London and Southern Europe). Looking particularly for those with whom the big names work (Carlyle, PAI, Permira, CVC, Cinven, BC, Blackstone, Bridgepoint...). Thanks,

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GoldenCinderblock: "I keep spending all my money on exotic fish so my armor sucks. Is it possible to romance multiple females? I got with the blue chick so far but I am also interested in the electronic chick and the face mask chick."
 

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GoldenCinderblock: "I keep spending all my money on exotic fish so my armor sucks. Is it possible to romance multiple females? I got with the blue chick so far but I am also interested in the electronic chick and the face mask chick."

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