London Tech PE after US IB experience

International student here in the US. Currently at a top tier BB in their tech group and going to A2A because I’m still on my student visa with no signs of getting an H1B (work visa) anytime soon.

Not familiar with the PE scene in London but that would ideally be my next home. Any color on the British PE recruiting cycles would be very helpful. Also what are the best tech groups in London and are there any headhunters I should be on the lookout for?

Thanks!

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