Which are the Top 30 VC Firms in Europe?

Guys - which are the Top 30 VC firms in Europe? How can one get hired to one of these? Is it "mandatory" to go through the usual 2 years in IB/M&A first? Is there any way one can actually apply or show interest? Thanks!

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