Looking to transition from a Big 4 to PE/VC

I have around 9 years of experience in the tech advisory space with a focus on cyber and privacy. The last 3 years has been focused on conducting cyber and privacy diligences for PE firms. I have a masters in Information systems Mgmt from a top tier school and planning to apply for an EMBA next year. What would be the ideal path to move to a PE or a VC firm? 

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