Medium/long-term career in London MM PE?

What does a successful medium / long-term career in MM PE looks like? Any interesting permutations vs. just making it through the ranks to Principal / eventually Partner?

Also, what options are there in e.g. Infra MM PE vs. Tech MM PE? Which sector has the most interesting opps?

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