Off-cycle Megathread (2026 Start Date)

Let's get a thread going on any updates and news surrounding off-cycle processes, specifically for start date of 2026. 

As far as I know, these are firms that have interviewed recently: Tinicum, L'Catterton, Greenbriar

Anyone hear anything else?

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