Graduate private equity job at lower middle market fund

Hi monkeys,

I wanted your opinion on a graduate analyst role at a lower middle market private equity fund in the Northern part of Europe.

  • Family owned, EUR ~ 2.2bn AUM
  • Investing EUR 200 - 250m / year with av. equity tickets EUR 80 - 100m
  • Professional team consisting of ex-BB bankers and MBB/tier 2 consultants

Analysts/associates get a lot of responsibility, the vibe seems good and I know at least 1 previous associate that went to an upper middle market fund with EUR ~ 5bn AUM.

What do you guys think? Should I take it? Long term goal is definitely staying in private equity (and preferably moving to an upper middle market firm in 2 - 3 years).

Thanks!

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