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)
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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 challenger 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.

  • CEO with a tight timeline

    “As CEO, I had a tight timeline and needed a reliable recruitment partner. My experience with Liam was impressive. Right from our first talk, his knowledge, vast network, and genuine passion for his job stood out. Liam's quick work was remarkable. In just a few days, he helped us find a candidate who not only had the necessary skills but also fit our company culture.

    If you're looking for a great recruitment partner and haven't connected with Liam yet, I highly recommend reaching out. His swift, top-notch results make a real difference in the industry.”

    - Edenred Ventures

  • Being a private equity-backed business brings unique pressures

    “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.”

    - SixthStreet portfolio company

  • Working with Liam was a pleasure from day one

    “Working with Liam was a pleasure from day one.

    His engagement with me, communication, honesty and the effort he put in to ensure our project ran smoothly was fantastic.

    There were some challenges with the particular project, which I thought he handled brilliantly. He is very professional in his approach, yet very easy to connect to.”

    - KKR portfolio company

  • It's clear he genuinely cares about making successful long-term placements

    “I have had the pleasure of working with Liam for several years as part of our broader business transformation efforts. He possesses not only the technical skills we require but also a keen understanding of the personalities that thrive within our company culture. Liam is proactive and communicative, consistently delivering candidates who are a good match for our roles. It is evident that he genuinely cares about making successful long-term placements.”

    - CD&R portfolio company

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.