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Xu Talent

Xu Talent is a boutique executive search firm founded and led by Jackie Xu with a mission to be the cornerstone upon which founders build exceptional leadership teams. Drawing on two decades of experience building leadership and engineering organizations at category-defining technology companies and partnering with hundreds of startups from Series A through IPO, Xu Talent focuses on VP and C-level searches reporting directly to the CEO, particularly at Series B scale and beyond. The firm is highly selective, taking on a limited number of clients to ensure deep engagement across the full search lifecycle—from role definition and success profiling to market mapping, candidate identification, interview orchestration, and offer strategy/close. Xu Talent’s approach is rooted in a holistic evaluation of leaders for business impact and cultural alignment, reflecting lessons from Jackie’s decade as an Operating Partner at Kleiner Perkins, where she led the Talent function and launched the annual KP People Report to provide benchmarking and insights across thousands of startups. Prior in-house operating roles at Facebook and Twitter inform Xu Talent’s strength in engineering, product, and go-to-market leadership, while early executive search work in New York and experience in investment banking broaden the firm’s perspective across finance and operational excellence. Clients cite Xu Talent’s trusted counsel, extensive network, and ability to source and close pivotal hires such as VP Engineering, VP Product, Head of Product Marketing, VP Partnerships, and CFO. In addition to full-time executive placements, Xu Talent partners with founders, investors, and talent leaders as a strategic sounding board on org design, succession planning, and leadership team dynamics, and supports senior leaders open to advisory, board, or full-time roles. Purpose-built for high-growth technology companies across Enterprise SaaS, Infrastructure/DevOps, and Consumer, Xu Talent combines operator credibility, network access, and disciplined search execution to help founders assemble durable, high-performing executive teams.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentIT InfrastructureCloud ComputingSenior ExecutivesTechnology & DigitalFinance & Accounting

HQUnited States

fullcircleHR

fullcircleHR is a specialist People and Talent advisory built for rapidly scaling technology startups, focused on helping founders and leadership teams establish the HR infrastructure, culture, and operating rhythms required to grow from seed to pre-IPO. Led by Heather Sullivan, a strategic People leader with more than 25 years of experience building and leading in-house HR and Recruiting functions through hypergrowth and M&A, the firm brings deep, hands-on expertise gained from senior roles at high-growth companies such as Discord and ChargePoint and leadership positions at SamsungNEXT, Comcast, and Warner Bros Discovery. fullcircleHRs model is intentionally stratacticalcombining strategic guidance that reassures boards and investors with the willingness to roll up sleeves and executeso that startups can move quickly without sacrificing rigor or employee experience. Engagements flex to each companys stage and needs across three core offerings: Fractional/Interim Leadership (most commonly a fractional Chief People Officer) to provide executive-level People leadership without the full-time cost; People & Talent Projects that span employee engagement, headcount and workforce planning, leadership training and 1:1 coaching, total rewards strategy and design across compensation, equity, and benefits, recruiting and retention strategy, M&A and post-merger integration, and performance management; and HR Coaching to upskill newly promoted Heads of People, VPs of HR, or operating leaders wearing the HR hat so teams can anticipate issues before they become problems. With deep startup experience, responsiveness, and cost-effective delivery, fullcircleHR partners with CEOs, People leaders, and investors to build a strong People foundation, create memorable employee experiences, avoid expensive missteps, and put scalable practices in place. By tailoring every engagementthere is no one-size-fits-all approachthe firm helps clients attract and retain high-performing teams and sustain healthy cultures through rapid change.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomHuman Resources

HQSan Francisco, United States

Externatic

Externatic is a French specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the IT and digital ecosystem, supporting companies and candidates across France with a focus on building long‑term, high‑value connections. As a pure IT player, the firm covers the full spectrum of technology roles: software and web/mobile development, DevOps, infrastructure, networks and telecoms, cloud and product management; R&D and industrial information systems including hardware/electronics, embedded and real‑time systems, IoT, scientific and quantum computing, and industry 4.0 environments such as MES and PLM; data and AI spanning business intelligence, data engineering, data science, ML engineering, MLOps and cloud data platforms; and cybersecurity across data protection, risk management, network and cloud security, intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis and incident response. Externatic reports a 95% probation success rate in 2024 and mobilizes a team of around 20 consultants and recruiters to deliver tailored, localized searches nationwide. Deeply embedded in regional tech communities, the firm organizes and participates in major events like Devfest, BDX/IO, French Tech, ADN Ouest, Sunny Tech, Job Connect, BreizhCamp and the West Web Festival, and is the creator of “La Nuit des Meetups” in Nantes and Brest. Its approach blends market foresight, sustained engagement with pools of active and passive candidates, and the power of human networks to reach scarce talent. Externatic invests in recruiting innovation through automation, exploratory uses of AI, advanced sourcing (finalist at the European SOSU competition) and HR roundtables (Nid des Recruteurs / After Recrut). Since 2015, its reference IT salary guide and supporting content—role fiches, geographic analyses, interview guides and blog insights—provide market intelligence to clients and candidates. Trusted by startups, scale‑ups, industrial leaders and public institutions, Externatic delivers permanent and executive hires across development, infrastructure/cloud, project and product, QA/testing, management, cybersecurity, electronics and embedded/IoT, data, engineering/R&D, business/marketing and design.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQNantes, France

Seymour John

Seymour John is a specialist recruitment and consultancy services group that helps organisations take the next step by securing the talent and delivering the solutions needed to thrive amid change. Operating across both private and public sectors in the UK, the firm blends permanent and interim recruitment with executive search, project consultancy, and managed service style delivery to simplify complex people and performance challenges. Its recruitment practice spans end to end finance, procurement, human resources, project management, digital data and technology, executive leadership, engineering, operations, logistics, supply chain, and sales, marketing and business support, giving clients access to scarce skills and culturally aligned leaders who can drive transformation. For public and social sector clients, Seymour John is an awarded supplier on relevant frameworks, enabling straightforward, compliant procurement and access to commercially astute talent from wider private sector networks. The consultancy practice delivers operational and strategic HR, change and transformation, organisational and cultural development, and leadership development, with flexible engagement models from retained outsourced HR for startups and SMEs through to pay as you need us interventions and statement of work based projects. Case studies include enabling a modern desktop experience for over 450 GP practices through one of the UKs largest healthcare ICT transition programmes, developing a digital strategy for a newly formed Integrated Care System, delivering multi role interim recruitment for a major public sector system, running top to bottom finance team campaigns, and appointing an exceptional logistics leader for a global engineering business. Guided by values that are positive, progressive, and productive, the team takes a collaborative, ego free approach that prioritises quality over quantity, objective clarity, and long term relationships. The outcome is a practical, integrated pathway from assessment to action to measurable results, helping clients do more with less, reduce costs, improve productivity, and leave a genuine improvement legacy.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQWorcester, United Kingdom

The Onset

The Onset is an Australian recruitment partner focused on building high-performing technology and go-to-market teams for organisations at every stage of growth, from venture-backed scale-ups to ASX-listed enterprises and government. Through permanent recruitment, contract services, and executive search, the firm supports critical hires across product, engineering, data, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, quality and reliability, as well as the commercial functions that bring products to market. Its functional specialisms span Product & Design (product management, UX/UI/CX and leadership), Software Engineering (web, mobile, embedded/firmware), DevOps, SRE & QA, Cloud, Security & Infrastructure (including GRC, AppSec, SecOps and architecture), Data & Analytics (AI/ML, data science and engineering), Enterprise Applications (ERP such as SAP, Oracle, Workday and CRM platforms like Salesforce), Projects & Transformation (program and delivery leadership, business analysis, agile coaching), Hardware & Robotics (electronics, mechatronics, systems integration and manufacturing operations) and RevOps (sales, revenue, finance and operations). Industry coverage includes health and medical, banking and financial services, SaaS and broader technology, education, consumer and retail, media, industrial and commercial, and the public sector, enabling The Onset to source niche talent with domain context where it matters. Clients engage The Onset for individual contributors through leadership appointments, leveraging consulting and talent advisory to refine role design, interview processes and hiring decisions, and using flexible contract solutions to add specialist capacity at speed. With a team of around 40+ recruiters and researchers, the company is known for transparent communication, market insight and a candidate experience consistently praised through independent testimonials, helping employers compete for scarce skills while supporting professionals to advance their careers. Operating across Australia with the ability to support global hiring, The Onset combines deep networks, sector expertise and a rigorous search methodology to deliver shortlists that balance technical excellence with cultural fit and long-term impact.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQSydney, Australia

Barefoot Recruitment

Barefoot Recruitment is a specialist design and technology talent agency founded in 2021 with a mission to bridge the diversity gap in tech. Headquartered in London and operating across the UK, EMEA and AMEA, the firm partners with startups, scale-ups and globally recognised enterprises to deliver fast, inclusive hiring outcomes. With an explicit commitment to DEI, Barefoot reports that 80% of its placements sit within minority groups in tech and 55% of placements are women in tech, while 100% of roles are shortlisted within 48 hours. The team focuses on high-demand product, design and engineering roles including Product Designers, Product Managers, UX Designers, UX Researchers, UX Writers, Motion Designers, UI and Graphic Designers, as well as Front End, Back End and Full Stack Software Developers. Clients cite Barefoot as a trusted partner for scaling design teams and refining hiring processes, praising its consultative approach, high-quality shortlists and clear communication. Led by founder Sal Hurrell, who brings over a decade of recruitment experience, the agency blends subject-matter expertise with a personable, transparent style designed to build long-term partnerships. Barefoots bespoke consultancy model centers on refining and accelerating hiring processes, championing equitable and non-biased selection, and providing specialist recruiters with proven tech domain knowledge. The firms partner roster spans technology and media-led organizations, reflecting its strengths at the intersection of product, UX and software engineering. Whether supporting critical single hires or broader team builds, Barefoot aims to deliver a swift, values-aligned shortlist, thoughtfully curated from an extensive, global network, and to advise clients on the practices that create inclusive, high-performing teams. By combining speed, market insight and an unwavering commitment to equality, Barefoot Recruitment positions itself as a go-to ally for companies seeking diverse, world-class design and tech talent.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Grit Matters

Grit Matters is a specialist technical recruitment firm that partners with high-growth, technology-forward organizations to deliver exceptional talent across software, data, AI, product, and STEM disciplines. Built by technology professionals for technology professionals, the firm blends deep domain expertise with proprietary analytics and a structured, data-driven methodology to produce consistent hiring outcomes. Their focus spans Software Engineering and Architecture, DevOps/SRE, Mobile, and Cybersecurity; Data Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, and Bioinformatics; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning including Computer Vision, NLP, and Robotics; as well as Product Management, Technical Leadership (up to CTO and VP), and specialized scientific and engineering roles across biological, chemical, mechanical, and electrical domains. For R&D-centric companies, Grit Matters routinely supports Design, Development, Pilot Plant, Scale-up, Tech Transfer, and Quality (Six Sigma/LEAN, Regulatory, Facilities/Corporate Quality). The process emphasizes precision targeting and market intelligence: deep discovery and strategy definition, target company development, candidate mapping, proactive outreach, multi-stage technical and cultural assessment, and tightly managed reference and offer processes. Deliverables include research documents, candidate maps, comparative assessment grids, and curated audio/video highlights that streamline decision-making and reduce time-to-hire. Reported results include 92% of presented candidates advancing to interview, a 1:6 presentation-to-hire ratio, 30% faster time-to-hire than industry averages, and 98% quality and retention metrics. Grit Matters supports venture-backed companies from seed through IPO and established enterprises across Enterprise Software, SaaS and Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech and Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, Digital Media and Entertainment, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Food Technology and Sustainable Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors and Hardware, and Industrial Automation. Client outcomes include complex team builds and leadership hires, with case studies such as Plainsight AI demonstrating reduced time-to-hire, 100% 18month retention for placed candidates, and seamless team integration. The firms philosophy is grounded in doing the hard things, listening earnestly, and communicating with claritydelivering a rigorous, evidence-based recruiting experience that consistently identifies high-impact, long-term contributors.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQSan Francisco, United States

Ampersand

Ampersand is a premium, boutique recruitment agency in Australia with a clear mission to unite great minds by placing the right person in the right role. Operating from hubs in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle, the firm delivers a blended portfolio of services spanning executive search, permanent hiring and contract recruitment, complemented by managed services focused on consulting and Statement of Work delivery. Ampersand’s specialist practice areas include C‑Suite and senior leadership, Business Support & Administrative, Marketing, PR & Corporate Affairs, Business Development, Digital & CRM, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Security, Data, Analytics & AI, Technology & ERP, and Projects, Change & Transformation, with a dedicated capability for Local, State and Federal government recruitment. The team applies a rigorous, human‑centred process that removes unconscious bias, deeply understands client context, and thoroughly vets every candidate to ensure cultural alignment and performance fit. For candidates, Ampersand provides one‑on‑one career guidance, transparent market intelligence and pre‑ and post‑placement support, while contractors benefit from a dedicated Contractor Hub experience. For employers, solutions range from discreet leadership appointments to scalable permanent and contract campaigns and outcome‑based project delivery under SOW. The firm’s market insights and salary guides across marketing, digital and communications, as well as professional services, reflect a data‑driven advisory approach that helps clients stay competitive and candidates make informed career decisions. Ampersand is trusted by leaders and teams across technology, marketing and communications, and the public sector, with testimonials referencing partnerships with organisations such as Macquarie Group, Allianz, Allens and the Uniting Church. Whether building a new division, securing critical leadership, or delivering projects at pace, Ampersand aligns great minds with great work to create lasting impact for clients and candidates alike.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceContent CreationPublic RelationsAdvertising

HQSydney, Australia

ONKLUB

ONKLUB is a specialist talent attraction and selection partner that helps companies hire faster and better by combining data-driven recruitment, attraction marketing, and employer branding. Instead of relying on traditional CV sourcing alone, the firm designs tailored selection processes that minimize time spent screening and interviewing while maximizing quality of hire. A hallmark of ONKLUBs approach is its curated Top 3 shortlist, presenting only the three best-aligned candidates based on technical skills, cultural fit, soft skills, and motivation, supported by a three-month guarantee. Beyond standard processes, ONKLUB delivers experiential hiring through Hackathons and Talent Days, where candidates solve real business challenges live, allowing hiring teams to evaluate performance, teamwork, and problem-solving in action and drastically reduce time-to-hireoften by more than 50%. The firms methodology has been adopted by startups, SMEs, and large enterprises across sectors including technology, engineering, finance, marketing, healthcare, human resources, consulting, and advisory. Results include stronger employer brands, improved candidate experience, and higher retention through long-term fit. To date, ONKLUB has supported 200+ companies, organized 50+ talent events, enabled 300+ professionals to secure roles, and built a talent community exceeding 12,000 members with hundreds of corporate collaborators and mentors, earning recognition as empresa revelaciz2024. Engagement models span permanent recruitment, RPO-style process optimization, and project-based event programs, ensuring clients can address hard-to-fill roles, scale multiple vacancies at once, or differentiate their employer value proposition. Whether a company lacks an internal HR team or needs support on specialized roles their team struggles to cover, ONKLUB provides a structured, measurable pathway to attract qualified professionals, elevate candidate experience, and turn hiring into a competitive advantage.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQValencia, Spain

Head Agent Executive Search & Interim

Head Agent is a Swedish executive search and leadership recruitment partner founded in 2010 and based in Stockholm, trusted by more than 500 clients and credited with over 2,500 successful placements. The firm specializes in securing leaders and modern specialists who drive commercial impact across functions such as general management, sales, marketing, product and technology, business development, HR, finance and legal. Head Agent’s core offerings span Executive Search for permanent leadership hires, Executive Interim solutions that deliver fast, fit-for-purpose leadership on a temporary basis, and embedded Talent Acquisition support that scales in-house recruiting capability over an agreed period. Complementary services include board recruitment, executive assessment to evaluate leadership potential and fit, and coaching and outplacement to support transition and long-term performance. A dedicated Tech practice focuses on high-demand developer and product talent with emphasis on speed, quality and risk mitigation. Guided by the belief that future growth is enabled through people, the team challenges clients to define business-critical leadership for their context and prioritizes culture, values, leadership philosophy and competence to ensure enduring fit and measurable business outcomes. Head Agent’s structured, research-led search process leverages a well-established network, rigorous market mapping and candidate experience excellence from brief to onboarding. The firm operates across sectors with particular strength in technology, financial services and retail & consumer goods, evidenced by collaborations with organizations ranging from scale-ups to large Nordic enterprises. With 30+ consultants, Head Agent provides strategic partnership across the full recruitment lifecycle—role definition, assessment, shortlisting, selection, offer management and onboarding—while offering advisory on organizational design and talent strategy. The result is a consistent, high-quality delivery model designed to secure leaders and specialists who create lasting value. Opportunity starts here.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFinTechFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQStockholm, Sweden

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