Small PE vs VC in Europe

I have a few internships offers at small VC and PE firms in continental Europe, before I start my full-time position at a MM Bank in London. What would you recommend to do?

It seems to me that VC seems more accepting of MM firms. And is compensation in LMM PE or VC higher?

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