Has it ever been done: MM / non-EB boutique to MF

Laid off A1 from a top coverage group at MS/GS. Received two offers, one from a newer boutique and another from a middle market. Prior to being laid off headhunters would send me great opportunities that I unfortunately didn't have time to run at. Now that I have to lateral, are my megafund chances down the drain? Has anyone seen someone or made it themselves without a BB or EB background?

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