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PRIVATE EQUITY RECRUITERS
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Private Equity Recruiters
Talentfoot’s Private Equity Practice delivers the transformational leaders who drive successful exits. We secure proven commercial, technology, operations, and finance executives who’ve generated 3-5x returns in PE-backed companies.
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Hire Private Equity Talent 50% Faster with Talentfoot
Talentfoot’s Private Equity Recruiters drive value creation by optimizing talent acquisition for PE firms. We fill mission-critical roles three times faster, reducing ramp-up times and training requirements by up to 50%, and cutting recruiting costs by 33%. Our approach ensures your portfolio companies are led by proven executives who accelerate growth and enhance exit strategies.
Targeted Headhunting
We connect private equity firms with elite investment, sales, marketing, finance, and operating talent. Our network includes only proven leaders who have delivered exceptional results in PE-backed companies. By targeting passive candidates with track records of scaling businesses and driving EBITDA growth, we build the teams that maximize your portfolio’s value.
Rigorous Candidate Assessment
Our proprietary assessment combines HOGAN® leadership analytics with an intensive multi-stage evaluation process to reveal a candidate’s true performance potential and cultural alignment. This data-driven approach has delivered measurable results for PE firms: 33% improvement in placement success rates, significant reduction in portfolio company turnover, and faster time-to-value for key leadership hires.
Your team was awesome. You thoroughly understood the role and the company he presented me to. You were always available and quick to find answers for me. It’s not easy to come by great executive recruiters and you are definitely one of the best!
Your team really listened to our needs and probed when things weren’t clear or consistent. You also suggested changes to our process which ended up working better for us.
Talentfoot has a deep understanding of the marketing needs of today's business environment, identify great candidates, assess their capabilities and follow-up to finalize the search.
Your team listened very carefully to our brief, and provided us only with candidates who are highly qualified and highly motivated. You didn’t just throw a bunch of names in our face and make us do the work. We were very satisfied with the candidates we interviewed and ultimately thrilled with the one we have hired.
Talentfoot and Patrick spent the time to learn about our organization, our wants, our needs, and our weaknesses, helped shape the search criteria, and gave real feedback on the candidates you produced. Other firms should be embarrassed. They are poseurs compared to our experience with Talentfoot.
We were very pleased with Talentfoot’s work on the search, with many extremely high-caliber candidates to evaluate and work through throughout the process. The team did a great job of telling our story to build and maintain candidate interest and moved the process forward efficiently. We are thrilled to have our first choice candidate come on board.
Our PE Recruiting Process
Search Consultation & Strategy
Customized Recruitment Plan
Plan Execution
Placement
Post-Hire Engagement and Support
Search Consultation and Strategy
Customized Recruitment Plan
Plan Execution
Placement
Post-hire engagement and support
Why Partner with Talentfoot
In today’s competitive PE landscape, where over $800 billion in dry powder demands returns, the difference between mediocre and exceptional portfolio performance often comes down to one factor: talent. Top-performing PE firms partner with Talentfoot because we’ve proven our ability to secure the transformational leaders who drive successful exits. While others chase obvious candidates, we deliver the hidden gems—executives with documented track records of accelerating EBITDA growth and maximizing multiple expansion in PE-backed companies. Your investments are too valuable to risk on anything less.
Recruit 50% faster
Our extensive network of operating partners and C-suite executives with proven PE portfolio experience means you’ll meet value creation catalysts within 5 business days. When speed-to-impact is critical for your hold period objectives, we deliver the transformational leaders who drive multiple expansion and accelerate exit timelines.
Access Passive Talent
We secure the transformational leaders your competitors want—PE-backed executives with documented track records of multiple expansion and successful exits. These operators aren’t searching for their next role; they’re too busy driving value creation in their current portfolio companies.
Optimize Recruiting Costs by 33%
Optimize your recruitment budget with flexible pricing and service options tailored to your firm’s size, stage, and unique talent acquisition needs. Our approach can reduce recruiting costs by up to 33%, allowing you to allocate more capital towards driving portfolio growth and achieving investment objectives.
Enjoy the Best Candidate Guarantee
We align our success with yours. Our industry-leading performance guarantee protects your talent investment, ensuring the operators we place deliver measurable EBITDA growth and execute your value creation plans. This isn’t recruiting—it’s portfolio acceleration.
Private Equity Recruiting Insights
GUIDE
Your portfolio’s success hinges on exceptional talent. Our Private Equity Hiring Playbook reveals the proven framework top PE firms use to secure transformational leaders who drive successful exits. From aligning talent strategy with investment thesis to utilizing advanced psychometric assessments, this comprehensive guide delivers the blueprint for building high-performance teams that maximize returns. Download now to transform your approach to PE talent acquisition.
Private Equity Recruiting FAQs
Your next game-changing hire is closer and faster than you think – guaranteed.
Every private equity client benefits from Talentfoot’s unmatched recruiting success. With a 98% fill rate, we radically outperform traditional recruiters and staffing firms – and do it all in under 5 weeks.
Marketing Talent
As private equity recruiters, we understand the crucial role of top marketing talent in growing your portfolio companies, increasing inbound leads, enhancing customer lifetime value, and boosting your bottom line. With our extensive network and deep knowledge of the private equity industry, we connect you with premier marketing professionals, whether you need a temp, temp-to-hire, or a direct hire. Whether you're looking for a marketing executive, a digital marketer, a web designer, social media specialist, content creator, or any other top-notch marketing professional, Talentfoot has you covered. Our experienced private equity recruiters will work with you to find the perfect fit for your company's needs and culture.
Sales Talent
Private equity-backed companies often grow 30% faster than their non-PE-backed counterparts, making the need for high-performing sales teams critical. Research shows that high-performing sales teams can generate up to 58% more revenue, and companies with strong sales talent see a 15% higher annual growth rate. Additionally, 70% of private equity firms cite talent acquisition as a top priority for driving portfolio company performance.
Whether you need a VP of Sales, account executive, sales manager, or business development representative, Talentfoot can connect you with the best candidates. Our deep network and industry expertise ensure we find the perfect fit for your team.
Technology Talent
Private equity firms are increasingly prioritizing technology, with 70% of PE-backed companies planning significant tech investments to drive growth and efficiency. Companies that excel in tech adoption see a 20% higher EBITDA growth and a 1.6x return on investment in digital transformation initiatives.
With 14 years of experience as a private equity recruitment agency, our recruiters are well-equipped to match your company with the right technology talent. If you're looking to hire top-notch tech professionals, look no further than Talentfoot. Contact us today to find the right technology experts for your portfolio companies.
Creative Talent
Talentfoot has a proven track record of delivering results for our clients, and part of that success is because we leverage the best creative talent available for our private equity recruiting clients. Our team of private equity recruiters knows what it takes to find the top creative talent in today's competitive job market. Whether you need an experienced web designer, a social media specialist, a copywriter, or any other type of creative professional, we can help you find the perfect candidate for the job. With years of experience in the private equity industry, Talentfoot is your go-to financial recruiting firm for sourcing and hiring top creative talent. So if you're looking to take your business to the next level with top-notch creative talent, look no further than Talentfoot.
Media Talent
In today's digital world, it's more important than ever to have a strong online presence. And one of the best ways to achieve that is by working with top-notch media talent. At Talentfoot, our private equity recruitment agency specializes in sourcing and hiring the best media talent available. Whether you need a social media strategist, a digital ad expert, or any other type of media professional, we have years of experience as a private equity recruitment agency, and can help you find the perfect candidate for your needs. So if you're looking to hire top-notch media talent for your company, look no further than Talentfoot. Our team of private equity recruiters has the expertise and network to help you succeed. So why wait? Get in touch with us today and let's get started on finding the right media professional for your team.
Executive Search
As a leading private equity recruitment agency, our private equity executive search team has the experience and expertise to help you find the top-performing executive for your company. Our clients utilize our private equity executive search to find talented C-suite executives for private equity firms at all stages of growth. Whether you're looking for a CFO to help you manage your finances, a CIO to lead your Technology strategy, or any other type of executive, we have the networks and resources to help you succeed. So if you're looking for the best C-suite talent available, look no further than Talentfoot’s private equity executive search. With years of experience in private equity recruiting, we know how to connect our clients with the top executives for their teams and businesses. So why wait? Get in touch with us today and let's get started on finding the right C-suite executive for your company.
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Hire the people who drive growth.
Join more than 2500+ companies who leverage our executive search and recruiting services to hire marketing, sales, technology, eCommerce, data, operations, and finance leaders who drive revenue, growth, and innovation.
Hire the people who drive growth.
Join more than 2500+ companies who leverage our executive search and recruiting services to hire marketing, sales, technology, eCommerce, data, operations, and finance leaders who drive revenue, growth, and innovation.
Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology who have a proven track record of success.
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