Switching from Growth Equity > Buyout Private Equity

Does anyone have experience or know of anyone who has made the switch from a growth equity shop (think TA Associates / Summit) to a buyout shop? Even if it's doing 2 years pre-MBA associate at a growth equity fund > business school > buyout private equity. I know the skill set in growth equity tends to be less technical (particularly at sourcing model shops), but wasn't sure if this switch could easily be done.

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If you're going to pull it off anywhere, maybe Bain Cap? Or another firm that works closer with the portfolio?

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