IB BB 4 years > start up 1 year > PE: is it possible?

Hey.

So, I worked in IB for four years in a BB (GS/MS/JPM).

I then left to start my own business ~16 months ago but now looking to break back into Tech PE / Growth.

Do you think this is possible? How would you approach the situation.

I feel that I lost all traction with the typical HH for large-cap etc.. so wondering if MM Tech PE / Growth are covered by different ones, or if the way to break in can actually be done outside of the HH space. And if so, how?

Thanks!

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