Should I join a small VC fund or stay in banking?

I have the opportunity to join a small VC fund (30m raised, less than 5 people), which has invested in some nice late-stage tech startups.

I am currently in investment banking and I don’t like my job/life a lot lately (might be burn-out), however I like the economic stability that banking gives me, while I think that  moving toVC in this economy might be a risky choice.

What are your views on this? Thank you

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