Unique path to PE

Hi all, wanted to get some thoughts on my prospects for PE.

Undergrad 3.9 GPA from semi-target.

Worked in strategic finance for 6 years at a FAANG company. Completed FLDP and was promoted.

Graduated from top 10 (closer to 10 than 1) MBA (710 GMAT) a year ago. Now work in Corp dev at 3B private tech company. Been here about a year, and have led a few investments and co-led a 150M acquisition.

Looking to lateral over to PE in a year or two (after the economy recovers). What are my prospects? Would I have a better chance at tech focused PE shops?

thanks in advance.

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I am curious too. I work at Corp Dev of a growing tech firm (also a PE portfolio company). Its good industry and operational experience, KPIs etc., but I would wanna switch to a PE/LMM fund/Credit Lending eventually. I have a strong valuation background, specifically into PE/HF/BDC portfolio company vals (~3 years). Got a MS Finance from a non-target. Looking for realistic advice to transition and missing steps in between that.

 
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