Seeking Advice: Thoughts on middle market TMT IB firms (Blair, HL, RJ, DC, Arma, Harris, Lincoln, etc) and ability to transition into private equity? How would you rank these firms?

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Relatively easy to move to MM PE who you will work with closely. Well trodden path. Be well rated/liked. Get close to jnr PE professionals -> be helpful on deals and show them deals early, do buy side engagements

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