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The best investment professionals are not looking for a job.

AE SEARCH is the executive search firm for Private Equity, Venture Capital and the companies they back. We reach the professionals who are off the market, assess them the way a fund would, and present only the few worth your time.

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1–2%
selectivity rate
17,700+
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    Who we recruit for

    The investment teams of funds and the leadership of the companies they build, in Paris, London and wherever our clients invest.

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    Private Equity

    Investment teams and Investor Relations teams, from Large Cap and Mid Cap to Growth Equity.

    Buyout, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Family Office.

    Venture Capital

    Investors for Early Stage and Growth funds.

    Early Stage, Growth.

    Portfolio Companies

    C-level and senior finance roles for PE and VC-backed champions.

    CEO, CFO, VP Finance, COO, M&A and Corporate Development, Chief of Staff.

    They are closing a deal or preparing an investment committee, and a job posting will not reach them. This is how we find them.

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    How we build a shortlist

    1. 1

      Scoping

      We meet the deal team to define the profile, the technical skills required and the hiring timeline.

      Brief
    2. 2

      Mapping

      We map the market worldwide, on and off it, through fourteen years of AlumnEye's network.

      100%of profiles mapped
    3. 3

      Assessment

      Every candidate is interviewed by our team and tested on structure, fit, deal exposure and business sense.

      Tested
    4. 4

      Shortlist

      Only the top 20% of the candidates we interview are shortlisted, each with a reason to be there.

      20%shortlisted
    5. 5

      Closing

      We run the process with them through to the final offer: client interviews, structured feedback to both sides, negotiation. Empirically, 1 to 2% of mapped profiles reach this stage.

      2%through to the offer

    Schools our candidates come from

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    We are impressed by the quality of the candidates introduced, which makes a great difference in our recruiting process.
    Jérôme, Managing Director, Tier-1 Canadian fund
    They have built a strong differentiation through their relationship-driven approach with applicants.
    Florent, Director, leading European Private Equity firm
    Very diligent throughout the process, and managed to source exclusive candidates.
    Mickael, Managing Director, European Private Equity firm

    Insights

    Private Equity Exchange 2025Michael, CEO of AE SEARCH, on the PE talent market
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