Recruitment tailored
for private equity

Being a private equity-backed business brings unique pressures, and finding the right talent is critical. Working with inicio talent, we’ve successfully hired multiple high-calibre consultants, which has allowed me to stay focused on strategic priorities. Their expertise and commitment make a real difference in helping us meet our goals.
— Technology Leader, Convex (SixthStreet)

Make talent your strategic advantage

At inicio talent, we partner with private equity firms to build exceptional, high-performing teams that drive value creation across portfolio companies.

Whether you're navigating transformation, scaling teams, or future-proofing your business, we provide the talent to power your next move.

We believe in the power of partnership and creating an elevated experience for all.

Areas of transformation

We understand that transformative change requires specialised expertise. Our bespoke talent solutions focus on four critical areas.

  • Whether you’re acquiring, carving out, integrating, or merging, we provide individuals who drive success.

  • We connect our partners with high-performing talent who optimise experiences, enhance agility, and unlock growth through transformative digital solutions.

  • We strengthen businesses by delivering exceptional financial leadership, providing the expertise to optimise performance, build resilience, and drive sustainable growth, ensuring long-term value and success.

  • We power firms by working with technology leaders who drive innovation, modernise infrastructure, and future-proof operations, positioning our partners for long-term success in an evolving market.

About us

We provide exceptional talent at every level, so our partners can focus on delivering projects that drive real-world change for their portfolio companies.

  • inicio talent are a boutique recruitment firm powering private equity and portfolio companies with high-impact talent.

    Specialising in interim and contract roles alongside transformative senior hires, we focus on building teams that deliver results throughout Europe, UK and US.

  • With 13 years of experience across industries, we’re uniquely positioned to understand what drives success.

  • To have real-world impact through the service we provide. We are committed to being a trusted partner to our clients and their portfolio companies, helping them build the leading businesses of tomorrow.

Our values

Create

Creating with intention
Every interaction holds the power to shape something meaningful. Whether we're connecting with clients, candidates, or our community, we approach creating with intention. It’s where purpose meets action.

Achieve

Excellence, always
Excellence is our baseline, driving every decision, action, and outcome. Our relentless focus on the one percent—the details others overlook—unlocks our edge and delivers impact that lasts.

Partner

Power in partnership
We believe success is a team sport built on shared ambition and mutual respect. Together, we’re capable of achieving what none of us could do alone. We partner to deliver.

Transformation starts with a conversation.

In a world of macroeconomic uncertainty, talent remains a key driver of value creation.

For firms at the forefront of the market, the right talent is not just a resource — it’s a strategic advantage that can elevate performance and deliver sustainable returns.