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As #venturecapital firms emerge from two years of uncertainty, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformational year for #leadership hiring. After a period of stalled growth and financial conservatism, firms are now focused on building elite, high-impact teams to drive profitability. According to Ben Dewar, Jen Ringoen and Matt Levy of NU Advisory Partners — an #AI and #tech-led retained #executivesearch and #talentadvisory firm — the expectations for leadership in venture-backed companies have never been higher. Evan Berta, an associate at Hunt Scanlon Ventures, takes a closer look >> #privateequity #digitaltransformation #artificialintelligence #hiring #mergersandacquisitions

Unlocking Your Search Firm’s Value – Join Us in London With cross-border M&A activity surging, executive search firms are prime targets for investment, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Understanding valuation models, deal structures, and investor motivations is key to unlocking growth and successful exits. On December 9, 2025, Hunt Scanlon Ventures is bringing together executive search leaders, private equity investors, and analysts at the Institute of Directors (IoD) in London for a deep dive into M&A, investment, and strategic growth in the search industry. Hear from industry leaders including: Edward Chamberlain, CEO at?Altus Partners; K Sudarshan, Managing Director at?EMA Partners India; Drew Seaman, Managing Director at?Hunt Scanlon Ventures; Logan Naidu, Founder & Group CEO at?Kernel Global; Archie Hughes, Managing Director at?TalentoHC; Kevin D. McVeigh, Managing Director at UBS Securities, LLC; and Larry Hartmann, CEO at ZRG Partners, LLC, among others. If you're considering a sale, merger, acquisition, or capital infusion, this is the event to attend. Seats are limited—secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eV7s-G-R #acquisition #merger #capital #London #executivesearch

Acquisitions remain a headline-making trend in?executive recruiting, and rightly so. The industry's capacity for growth is considerable, enticing investors with the prospects of scaling and consolidation. For boutique firms, there's a continuous stream of buyers on the lookout for fresh platforms. Our team has advised?founders and their management teams?on more than a dozen transactions with an enterprise value in excess of $500 million. If you are interested in further exploring your M&A options, please contact Scott A. Scanlon, CEO: [email protected]. #executivesearch #humancapital #talent

The #leadership dynamics of #privateequity-backed firms and public companies have long been viewed as starkly different. PE leaders thrive on fast #valuecreation, a highly involved ownership model, and a clear exit strategy – often within a five-year window. Public company chiefs, on the other hand, navigate board politics, captain shareholder expectations, and scrutinize quarterly earnings over much longer tenures. Evan Berta, an Associate at Hunt Scanlon Ventures, explores the implications for corporate leadership >>

The latest?PitchBook?NVCA Venture Monitor?report offers up a revealing look at how the new year might unfold for a sector that has been under water for three years. “The forces shaping VC highlight both the opportunities and challenges that define venture capital’s transformative moment,” said Leo Cummings, an associate at?Hunt Scanlon Ventures?based in Greenwich, Conn. “AI dominated the narrative in last year and likely will continue doing so in 2025,” noted the PitchBook report. With 46.4 percent of total VC deal value stemming from AI startups, this sector has emerged as the leading driver of innovation. Deals involving Databricks, OpenAI, and Anthropic reflect the immense investor appetite for AI’s transformative potential. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eZPiRpC2 #VC #AI #innovation

Acquisitions remain a headline-making trend in?executive recruiting, and rightly so. The industry's capacity for growth is considerable, enticing investors with the prospects of scaling and consolidation. For boutique firms, there's a continuous stream of buyers on the lookout for fresh platforms. Our solutions include?M&A strategy development, valuation analysis, financial modeling, pitch decks & investment memorandums,?capital raising,?growth strategy, and?exit planning. If you are interested in further exploring your M&A options, please contact Scott A. Scanlon, CEO: [email protected]. #executivesearch #humancapital #talent

According to Evan Berta, an Associate at Hunt Scanlon Ventures, the role of #AI in connecting #talent strategy to exit preparation is becoming more robust. #Privateequity firms should consider how AI can not only enhance revenue insights but also identify #leadership gaps that need to be addressed before a sale,” says Mr. Berta. “If a company is positioned for growth but lacks the right executives to execute on those opportunities, buyers may hesitate. #humancapital #executivesearch #recruiting

Acquisitions remain a headline-making trend in?executive recruiting, and rightly so. The industry's capacity for growth is considerable, enticing investors with the prospects of scaling and consolidation. For boutique firms, there's a continuous stream of buyers on the lookout for fresh platforms. Our deal pipeline has an?enterprise value of more than $450 million. If you are interested in further exploring your M&A options, please contact Scott A. Scanlon, CEO: [email protected]. #executivesearch #humancapital #talent

Big news! TalentoHC has officially acquired the technical recruitment firm R2 Global. This partnership enhances our ability to connect top technical talent with leading companies while strengthening the customer experience we provide. Use the link below to learn more about the deal and the story behind our collaboration! A special thanks to the team at Hunt Scanlon Ventures for facilitating the transaction.

Why do 70 percent of all #mergers and #acquisitions fail? Is it because our due diligence fails to adequately address the all-important issue of human #talent? Evan Berta, an associate at Hunt Scanlon Ventures, says the success of any merger hinges on connecting the right talent to future value hotspots. #mergersandacquisitions #humancapital #executivesearch