VC and PE | Bowdoin Group

At The Bowdoin Group, we are subject matter experts in the industries our clients serve. We understand the distinct needs of both PE and VC firms, and we apply our proven methodology to identify, attract, and place the best talent to lead your promising new acquisitions successfully, or to join your own growing team of investment capital professionals.

With a proven track record in working with early-stage companies, The Bowdoin Group is uniquely positioned to quickly connect you with the right talent.

Building Strategic Relationships Between VC and PC Firms and Talent

The Bowdoin Group understands the distinct recruiting needs of Venture Capital and Private Equity firms. Investor-backed businesses require a special set of skills at the highest tiers to help organizations reach their full potential.

Venture Capital Executive Search: Recruiting for Long-Term Success

As a VC firm investing in a startup, you recognize the potential of a new technology or business approach, and you are committed to the long-term success of the organization. The high growth of early-stage companies is usually associated with high levels of activity—and even chaos. The people you bring in to run your portfolio company will be the key to unlocking your vision, taming uncertainty, and driving future value for you and your LPs.

When you partner with Bowdoin for your recruitment needs, we hit the ground running with our experienced team of recruitment professionals and an unparalleled network of subject matter experts at the forefront of growth in healthcare, financial, and digital industries. Our experience in the high-energy environment of early-stage companies makes us your ideal human resources partner.

Private Equity Executive Search: Recruiting for Maximum Investor Value

For Private Equity firms who are looking for a significant and accelerated level of value growth, choosing the right talent for key roles will be a crucial endeavor. You will need leaders with track records in producing measurable improvements quickly for portfolio businesses. While some Private Equity firms can fill roles with their own internal talent management teams, many find that the need for excellent talent requires the help of a proven executive search team. Bowdoin adds to the PE firms Talent teams by increasing their capacity or providing specialization that may not exist in house. Bowdoin’s team of subject matter experts work closely with PE leaders, portfolio companies, and our network of talent to find the best leaders to quickly drive stakeholder value.

More Than a Search Firm: A Partnership for Successful Hires

When you work with Bowdoin, you’ll get much more than recruiters. Bowdoin’s team of executive search experts knows what it takes to build value for investor companies by finding candidates with the right combination of industry expertise and vision. Our process is designed to ensure that our clients have access to the best possible candidates for each role.

Our holistic executive search process begins with a deep dive into your firm’s goals, culture, and challenges. We immerse ourselves in your missions and ask the right questions. We work quickly to understand your firm’s values, messaging, and hiring objectives. With this research in place, we develop a customized recruiting plan built around your needs and goals.

From there, Bowdoin manages and executes your entire executive search recruiting practice. We leverage our vast network of industry contacts to identify and evaluate potential candidates. Our rigorous screening process means that we present you with the candidates with the most potential to provide a substantial return on your investment.

Throughout the process, we communicate and adjust as hiring strategies—or market conditions—evolve.

Executive Search to Fill Key C-Suite and Management Roles

Bowdoin has experience successfully filling a range of crucial roles through our proven Executive Search process. Key roles we fill for Venture Capital and Private Equity clients include: