Managed out of MBB (Europe) -> PE?

Hi folks,

I'm a BA/Associate/Associate Consultant at an MBB in London (but from the continent and considering moving back there). I recently got the news that I wouldn't be promoted and will leave the firm with almost 2yoe. 

I obviously know I'm not megafund material but I've received some interest from headhunters recruiting for smaller funds (average deal ticket anywhere in the 10-100M€ range).

I wonder if I have a shot with larger firms: mid-cap funds, maybe (maybe!) some large-cap? 

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