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Here you can find our latest research, commentary and industry insights into a range of topics affecting the specialist sectors and functions we recruit for. For more content, head over to our sister company Fram Search.
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Leadership Hiring in Privately Owned Growth Firms

Privately owned growth firms are building structure while still protecting entrepreneurial momentum. In that transition, leadership decisions begin to carry…

Growth & VC

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Maintaining Confidentiality in Senior Hiring for Venture Capital Firms

Discreet executive search for VC firms has become an increasingly important consideration for boards and managing partners who want to…

Growth & VC

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Strengthening Senior Finance Leadership Outside London and the South East

Senior finance hiring is no longer confined to London and a small number of established financial centres. This shift has…

Growth & VC

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Planning Leadership and Structure Ahead of a Founder Transition

Preparing for a founder exit is rarely a single decision taken at speed. It is usually a gradual process that…

Growth & VC

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Selecting Executive Search Partners for Venture Backed Leadership Appointments

Venture capital backed businesses place particular demands on their leadership teams. Choosing executive search firms with Venture Capital experience therefore…

Growth & VC

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When Venture Funds Support Founder Transitions and What It Means for Talent

Founder transitions remain one of the most sensitive topics in venture backed businesses. What matters is how it is handled…

Growth & VC

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Preparing Portfolio Teams for Event Driven Fundraising Cycles

Fundraising in venture backed companies rarely follows a smooth, continuous rhythm. Preparing portfolio teams for this reality has become an…

Growth & VC

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What Market Conditions Mean for Hiring in Venture Portfolios

Market conditions have a direct influence on how venture portfolios approach hiring. Talent choices made during uncertain periods often have…

Growth & VC

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The Growing Role of People Leadership in Venture Backed Companies

People leadership has become a more prominent consideration in venture backed companies as expectations around scale, governance and resilience increase.…

Growth & VC

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Why Governance Readiness Matters Earlier in Venture Companies

Why governance readiness matters earlier in venture companies is ultimately about resilience. It helps organisations manage complexity as they scale.…

Growth & VC

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Building Senior Teams That Can Withstand Market Volatility

Building senior teams that can withstand market volatility is about ensuring that the organisation has leaders who can adapt, communicate…

Growth & VC

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Strengthening Senior Teams During Cycles of Lower Liquidity

During periods of lower liquidity , the quality of senior leadership becomes increasingly important.…

Growth & VC