Big 4 M&A>Startup>Equity research>VC - can I still go to PE?

Hi all. I live in Central Europe, started with Big4 M&A (2.5yrs), joined a startup than which failed (6m), tried Equity research at a local boutique brokerage firm, but didn't like it (1yr) and now working for a VC firm that concentrates on Eastern EU (1.5 yrs). Started working after finishing uni at 24 (did Masters as well).

Question: can I still make it to PE possibly after an MBA or am I too old (at 29)?

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