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MatchMaker no.1 Ltd. & Co.KG

MatchMaker no.1 Ltd. & Co.KG is a boutique staffing and recruiting firm focused on connecting organizations with hard‑to‑find talent across critical functions. Operating under a clear talent‑matching ethos suggested by its name, the firm concentrates on roles in Sales & Marketing and Engineering & Skilled Trades while supporting industry demand in Energy & Sustainability and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Its offering spans permanent recruitment for core team builds, executive search and interim management for leadership and transformation needs, and contract staffing for project‑based and flexible capacity requirements, giving clients multiple pathways to secure the expertise they need at the right time. The practice emphasizes rigorous role scoping, competency‑based evaluation, and transparent communication with both clients and candidates to accelerate time‑to‑hire and reduce mis‑hire risk. By aligning hiring briefs to business outcomes—such as new market entry, operational reliability in engineering and trades environments, scale‑up of renewable or traditional energy programs, or clinical and commercial expansion in life sciences—the firm positions talent as a lever for measurable performance. MatchMaker no.1 applies a research‑driven approach to market mapping, shortlisting, and candidate engagement, blending headhunting techniques with structured process controls suited to compliant hiring in regulated sectors. Although its website is currently in maintenance mode, the firm’s focus areas are evident from its public footprint, highlighting its intent to serve clients who require specialist recruiting across technical, commercial, and operational disciplines. Clients value a single point of accountability, discreet handling of sensitive searches, and a commitment to delivering culturally aligned professionals who can contribute from day one, whether in permanent, interim, or contract capacities, while candidates appreciate tailored guidance and clear feedback at every stage of the journey.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseUtilitiesHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQDuesseldorf, Germany

NELEX AG

NELEX AG is a specialist executive search consultancy focused 100% on IT, digitalization, and innovative technologies, delivering what it calls Next Level Executive Search 4.0. Headquartered in Cologne and founded in 2019 by industry veteran Karsten Berge, the firm combines deep digital and technological expertise with strong management insight to appoint leaders and senior experts who can drive transformation. NELEX fills C‑level roles, second and third line management, middle management, and high‑caliber specialist positions, applying a fully digitized ident & research model and AI‑assisted, intelligent active sourcing to convert vast, unstructured talent data into precise shortlists. This data‑ and intelligence‑driven approach enables speed and accuracy, with many clients meeting suitable candidates within three to four weeks; hires are backed by guarantees of up to 12 months, underscoring the firm’s commitment to lasting fit and retention. NELEX’s focus spans cyber security, ERP and SAP solutions, IT strategy and architecture, cloud computing (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), IoT and Industrie 4.0, AI and robotics, big data, business intelligence and analytics, e‑commerce and omnichannel, IT governance, risk and compliance, workflow and business process management, and IT/software sales. While industry‑agnostic, the firm frequently supports technology‑enabled change in manufacturing, energy and cleantech, medtech, and other innovative sectors with significant digital agendas. Its network and delivery footprint center on the DACH region with extensions into Western Europe and the United States. Beyond technical and leadership capability, NELEX rigorously evaluates digitalization expertise, change readiness, and scale‑up competencies critical for modern organizations. Recognized multiple times by WirtschaftsWoche and FOCUS for excellence in Executive Search, IT, Digitalization, and Professional Services, NELEX blends classic advisory craftsmanship with agile, transparent, data‑driven processes to secure CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CFOs, P&L leaders, and senior heads across engineering, product, data, cloud, security, and commercial technology roles, typically at target salaries above €100,000.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQCologne, Germany

m-O conseil

Founded in 2009 by Mathias Ohrel, m-O conseil is a Paris-based creative recruitment and advisory agency specializing in direct-approach headhunting and creative management for brands and institutions with strong design content. Operating globally, the firm partners with fashion and luxury houses, retail and consumer brands, design and architecture studios, media and communications groups, as well as cultural institutions and production companies. Its methodology blends rigorous research with intuition, sensitivity, and deep analysis of personalities, enabling the team to uncover and assess the key talents capable of projecting a brand’s vision into the future. m-O conseil prioritizes client vision, product quality, brand content, and the sharpness of approach over company size, and is equally adept at rapid, time-sensitive searches or long-term organizational advisory. In 2018 it launched a dedicated practice for culture-linked positions, serving foundations, public and private institutions, galleries, concert venues, cultural companies, and production firms. In 2024, the agency contributed to the vision and creative management of 40 organizations—two thirds in fashion—and completed around sixty appointments: approximately 40% across general management and corporate leadership (including General Manager, Managing Director, CEO, International Commercial Director, Business Unit Director, Digital Innovation/Communications/Digital Officer) and 60% across product and brand content (Artistic Director, Creative Director, Design Director, Head Designer, Collection Director/Manager/Coordinator, Head of Studio, plus merchandising, development, production, buying, and style). Recent mandates have included Communications Directors for international fashion houses, Executive VP and Strategic Planning leaders for communications groups, Managing Directors for creative and architecture firms, Senior Executive Producers in film, senior designers in ready-to-wear and knitwear, jewelry and shoe designers, wholesale sales leadership, and cultural management roles for galleries, endowment funds, and foundations. A member of À Compétence Égale and a signatory of the French diversity charter, the firm is committed to inclusive, accessible processes and to “bringing oxygen” to the organizations that entrust it with their searches, with generosity, imagination, and precise execution at the core of its Modus Operandi.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic Relations

HQParis, France

People Team Inc.

PeopleTeam Inc. is a boutique recruitment and career acceleration partner that helps startups and scale-ups hire AI, technology, and customer support talent while empowering candidates to land remote roles faster. Operating from San Francisco with a lean team led by founder Chris, a former Microsoft, Salesforce, and ContentSquare professional and early AI adopter, the firm blends data-driven sourcing with human-centered assessment to build repeatable hiring funnels and deliver consistently strong hires. For employers, PeopleTeam’s Full Stack Hiring Funnel turns culture and mission into a magnet for top performers, amplifies reach through tailored job ads and targeted outreach, and rigorously screens for technical capability, soft skills, and mission fit. The team provides talent mapping, precision engagement, shortlist delivery, metrics-driven collaboration, offer navigation, and onboarding and retention support—so founders save time and lift hiring quality without adding overhead. For job seekers, the Smart Apply system combines role targeting, LinkedIn and resume optimization, interview intelligence, and mindset coaching with templates, trackers, and salary guidance to break through ATS filters and reach decision-makers. Flexible plans range from free resources and public job lists to tool-enabled coaching and done-with-you execution, all designed to convert applications into interviews and offers. With 100+ successful placements and a growing YouTube community exceeding 250,000 views, PeopleTeam is known for transparent processes, candidate-first experiences, and measurable outcomes. Services extend to headhunting, employer branding content, and partnership-led referrals, supporting remote-first hiring across software engineering, data, DevOps, QA, and technical support. By uniting psychology, technology, and recruiter insight, PeopleTeam reduces noise in the hiring process, shortens time-to-fill, and helps teams and individuals thrive with clarity, structure, and execution.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQSan Francisco, United States

Ethan Alexander Group, Inc.

Ethan Alexander Group, Inc. is a technology-focused recruitment, staffing, and business development firm that partners closely with venture capital stakeholders and their portfolio companies to build high-impact teams from seed stage through IPO. Established in 2013 by Allen Walker, the firm brings over 30 years of collective experience to clients operating across Semiconductor, Wireless, BioTech, FinTech, eCommerce, Healthtech, Artificial Intelligence, and Consumer Electronics, enabling a nuanced understanding of the talent demands that drive rapid growth and product innovation. EAG delivers both retained and contingent search solutions, deploying multiple dedicated account managers on retained projects and executing targeted one-off placements as well as full team buildouts. The firms search scope spans C-level and vice presidents through research and development engineers, with proven depth in operations and sales and marketing functions. Known for its rigorous process and results orientation, EAG reports an 80% candidate submittal-to-interview conversion rate and an average of 22 days per successful placement, supported by thorough vetting aligned to client requirements around relocation, commute, work authorization, title, and compensation. Beyond filling roles, EAG helps clients refine internal hiring processesadvising on role definition, optimizing job descriptions, and simplifying interview workflowsto elevate candidate experience and accelerate decision velocity. This consultative approach reflects the firms mission to provide high-quality human capital solutions in the high-tech sector while operating with integrity, respect, and a focus on long-term outcomes. EAG emphasizes quality over quantity, a collaborative culture, and autonomous, detail-oriented execution, resulting in a 100% success rate on completed retained projects and enduring partnerships with some of the most promising high-growth companies. By combining sector specialization, disciplined search, and practical process enablement, Ethan Alexander Group consistently delivers the key contributors that propel product roadmaps, commercialization, and organizational scale.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQLos Angeles, United States

Thiqon

Thiqon is a boutique recruitment partner based in Melbourne that connects growing businesses with exceptional talent across technology, digital, and real estate while also covering business support functions. Founded by experienced recruiters Wes and Christian, the firm blends deep sector knowledge with a practical, relationship led approach that prioritizes fit, speed, and clarity. Thiqon delivers permanent recruitment, contract and project staffing, and executive search across core disciplines such as software development, cybersecurity, product and digital marketing, and within property sales, leasing, and management. Clients benefit from a rigorous process that includes targeted sourcing, structured screening, skills and culture assessments, and transparent communication from brief to placement. For permanent hires, Thiqon backs its work with a six month replacement promise, providing fast, hassle free support if a placement does not work out, and they stay close with regular post placement check ins to ensure long term success. The team is known for moving quickly without sacrificing quality, presenting only shortlists that align with the brief rather than flooding inboxes, and operating with zero hidden costs through flat, clearly documented fees. Whether supporting a startup scaling an engineering team, a digital agency adding marketers, or a real estate business hiring revenue generating talent and portfolio leaders, Thiqon focuses on outcomes that help teams perform and companies grow. With networks that span Melbourne and clients across Australia, the firm partners with organizations that expect more than average results and with candidates who want roles that match their goals and values. Thiqon approaches every search with care, urgency, and accountability so clients can hire with confidence and candidates can progress with clarity.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic Relations

HQMelbourne, Australia

Primestaff GmbH

Primestaff GmbH is a Germany-wide multi-channel performance recruiting agency that helps employers fill roles efficiently and risk-free through its proprietary Spread’n’Hire method. Combining wide reach with precise selection, the firm orchestrates targeted campaigns across more than 300 job portals alongside social recruiting on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, supported by search and video placements on Google and YouTube and reinforced by offline marketing to maximize visibility. Beyond reach, Primestaff emphasizes quality and cultural alignment through a psychologist-developed Cultural Fit Test, structured preselection, and coordinated interview processes, ensuring that shortlisted candidates meet both professional and cultural requirements. Clients can choose transparent, flexible payment models—Pay per Hire or Pay per Lead—avoiding upfront management fees while benefiting from success-based billing; the agency even shoulders the marketing budget and guarantees applicant volumes, delivering measurable outcomes and predictable costs. Leveraging a continuously analyzed pool of over 60,000 candidates, an extended referral network of more than 250 recommenders, and access to selected partner employers via its Connected Company network, Primestaff reaches both active and passive talent, including the 70% of the workforce open to opportunities. The approach is designed for speed and cost-efficiency, with claims of up to 30% cost savings per hire and reduced turnover by up to 10% through better cultural fit, while clients receive expert insights and data to support decision-making. Known for expertise in kaufmännische Profile such as sales, customer service, and office roles, the company nevertheless adapts campaigns across sectors and role levels, managing the end-to-end process from needs analysis and tailored job materials to applicant management, continuous optimization, and detailed reporting. Complementing employer services, the Primestaff Academy equips candidates—especially in sales and call center environments—with focused, five-day video-based training to improve on-the-job performance and interview outcomes, with costs typically covered by the hiring employer, reinforcing long-term placement success.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOPayrolling/EORAll industriesManagement ConsultingLegalTechnical WritingProject ManagementGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQBerlin, Germany

Broeder Ruckh Consulting GmbH

Broeder Ruckh Consulting GmbH is a boutique recruitment partner based in Rüsselsheim, Germany, focused on building human capital for organizations across medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with the agility to support adjacent technical roles. Operating with a consultative approach, the firm takes time to understand each client’s goals, culture, and role requirements—ideally on site—before shaping a targeted search. Their process emphasizes transparency and efficiency: structured briefings, active market search and outreach, weekly progress updates, curated shortlists, precise interview coordination, and supportive offer management, followed by aftercare to ensure long-term success. For candidates, Broeder Ruckh curates opportunities that align with skills, motivation, and cultural fit, providing clear communication and guidance from first conversation to start date. Typical mandates span Regulatory Affairs (including CMC), quality and compliance, product management, embedded software engineering for medical devices, and commercial leadership such as sales, business development, and national field teams across dental and orthopedics. With deep domain insight into the requirements and nuances of medtech and pharma, the team balances digital tools with personal, trust-based relationships to accelerate time-to-hire without compromising fit. Flexible engagement models—such as fixed-fee or monthly payment structures—are designed to meet different hiring strategies and budget preferences, and delivery can encompass permanent hires, executive appointments, and contract solutions when needed. Clients appreciate the firm’s disciplined preselection, presenting only profiles that meet both technical criteria and culture add, while candidates value straightforward feedback, targeted introductions, and a respectful, human experience. Under the banner “Building Human Capital,” Broeder Ruckh aligns people and organizations for sustainable impact, serving SMEs and larger enterprises across Germany and select European markets, and acting as a long-term sparring partner to hiring managers and HR leaders intent on forming high-performing teams.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQRuesselsheim, Germany

Favikon

Favikon is a performance-driven influencer marketing platform that helps brands make influencer marketing their unfair advantage by consolidating the entire workflow—discover, vet, engage, and measure—into one AI-powered system. Teams use Favikon to find authentic creators across nine social platforms, including leading B2B networks, via AI Search, public Rankings of trusted thought leaders, competitor Radar to reverse-engineer rival strategies, and Lookalikes to replicate top performers and build pipelines in minutes. Its deep-profile intelligence functions like a living wiki for the creator economy, surfacing an authenticity score built from followers, engagement quality, share of AI content, content quality, and expertise; brand fit analysis that compares audience, tone, and values; realistic price estimates per post; audience composition; and past collaborations, so marketers can qualify partners with confidence. Campaigns serve as the operational backbone from first touch to final report: connect email and social accounts, generate personalized outreach with the built-in AI assistant, orchestrate multichannel follow-ups, and let automation update creator statuses while capturing collaboration details. Every post is auto-retrieved within 22 hours, and out-of-the-box GA4 integration ties content to website conversions so teams can see which posts, creators, and campaigns truly move the needle. Contacts centralize creator records, history, and lists, while Influencer Preview and an upcoming browser extension bring insights directly to social profiles for instant saving into campaigns. Favikon is not a closed marketplace—most creators are freely discoverable—yet 25K+ creators on the Creator Plan are reachable by DM, with email and DM workflows available for all others. Trusted by marketing teams at companies such as Uber, Airbnb, Google, L’Oréal, HubSpot, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin, Publicis, Yahoo, and more, Favikon pairs rigorous methodology with practical automation to help brands scale creator programs that drive real engagement, revenue, and long-term relationships.

Payrolling/EORSOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQParis, France

Alphea Conseil

Alphea Conseil is a French recruitment and consulting firm that supports organizations and candidates across hiring, leadership selection, and people development. Positioned as a Cabinet de Conseil in Recrutement, Formation, and Stratégie, the company combines nationwide reach with local proximity through a network of around 30 agencies in Europe, enabling strong understanding of regional labor markets and client needs. Each year, Alphea Conseil facilitates approximately 3,000 placements with an average time-to-fill of 28 days and reports a 93% client satisfaction rate, reflecting a rigorous, quality-driven approach grounded in sector expertise and close client collaboration. Its offering spans permanent recruitment across management and specialist functions, a dedicated Executive practice for senior and C‑suite appointments and interim management, and complementary talent solutions delivered via Alphea’Cademy, including certified training (Qualiopi), outplacement, coaching, and skills assessments (bilans de compétences). The firm’s multidisciplinary footprint is evidenced by a broad client portfolio in retail and consumer goods (e.g., Carrefour, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin, Kiabi, GrandVision, Optical Center, Picard, Darty, Fnac, Primark), real estate and construction (Eiffage, VINCI, Bouygues E&S, Point P, Lapeyre), and healthcare and life sciences (Pharmodel, Aésio Santé, Medela, PMD Médical, Mutualité Française), as well as logistics and services (Colissimo, Log’s). This sector spread allows Alphea Conseil to deliver proven methodologies for high-volume store operations and sales roles, technical and construction profiles, and specialized healthcare and medical device positions, while its executive team manages sensitive leadership searches with discretion and rigor. For candidates, the platform offers a live job board, account management, and spontaneous applications, supported by coaching and assessment services to enhance career mobility. For employers, tailored recruitment programs, executive search expertise, and complementary HR solutions create a comprehensive partnership focused on performance, cultural fit, and long-term retention.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsPhysiciansPharmaceuticalsBiotechnology

HQValence, France

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