Forging paths
to excellence

AlumnEye Executive Search nurtures and recruits
the finest talents in Private Equity, Venture Capital,
Portfolio Companies & Scale Ups

+200 completed mandates

Ranked “Excellent” in the Private Equity Recruitment category in 2025 by Décideurs Magazine.

0 of female candidates placed

0% Selectivity rate

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Expertise

AlumnEye Executive Search operates in the following sectors

Private Equity

We serve Investment Teams as well as IR Teams within Private Equity. Our expertise spans across strategies such as Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Family Office in Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Growth Equity.

Venture Capital

We are committed to fostering growth and innovation in the Venture Capital sector. We focus on recruiting key positions, including Investor for Early Stage and Growth funds.

Portfolio Companies

We work with PE and VC-backed champions hiring for C-Level positions, including CEO, M&A / Corporate Development, CFO, VP Finance, COO, Chief of Staff.

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Testimonies

Jérôme, Managing Director in Tier-1 Canadian fund.

“We work with the AE SEARCH team on a retained search to recruit several Private Equity investors over the past years. We are impressed by the quality of the candidates introduced which makes a great difference in our recruiting process. I would recommend their services to anyone looking to attract the very best investors in an efficient and professional way.”

Private Equity

Florent, Director in leading european Private Equity firm.

“AE SEARCH’s team successfully hired a number of investment professionals across our 4 different funds. They have built a strong differentiation through their relationship-driven approach with applicants. I’d strongly recommand their services to any investment firm looking to grow their team in Paris.”

Private Equity

Mickael, Managing Director in European Private Equity firm.

“AE SEARCH has placed a candidate with us. He was very diligent throughout the process and managed to source exclusive candidates.”

Private Equity

Vice President – Tier 1 Pan-European Impact Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 5-6 years of experience, with buyside PE transition already completed
» Currently in a majority buyout LBO fund, mid or large cap
» Strong transactional experience: LBO modeling, sourcing, IC memo drafting
» Sensitivity to impact/environmental thesis is a plus, not a requirement

Senior Associate – Emerging Midcap PE Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 4-6 years of previous experience in PE/M&A
» Strong transactional experience with technical and analytical skills
» International exposure
» Top academic background

Founding Partner – Small Cap PE Tech Fund

Paris Private Equity

» Previous startup founder or scale-up operating executive
» Ability to source, close and support operationally sub 10mm€ ARR B2B SaaS businesses
» Founder mentality, hands-on, and focused on growth

Buildup co-founder – Family Office of rollup entrepreneurs

Paris Corporate Development

» 4-12 y of xp in Private Equity or Corporate M&A professional with >15 deals closed
» Entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to build something big
» Strong transactional xp with technical and analytical skills

Senior Associate / Principal – Tier 1 Generalist Midcap Fund

Paris Capital Market

» 5-8 years of experience in Leveraged Finance, Debt Advisory, or Debt Fund environment
» Strong understanding of term sheets, covenants, and credit risk
» Analytical, structured, rigorous profile – comfortable in a cross-functional, low-commercial role
» Small/mid-cap appetite (large cap background welcome)

Senior Analyst – Investment Platform, Majority Buyout

Paris Private Equity

» 2+ years of experience, in M&A/IB Mid or Large Cap or currently in a PE fund
» Open to Strategy Consulting profiles with strong analytical skills
» Italian, Spanish or British background is a plus
» Strong financial rigor + entrepreneurial mindset, ownership, extra-mile mentality

Senior Analyst / Associate – Long-standing Pan-European Midcap PE Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 2-3 years of experience in M&A, Leveraged Finance or Private Equity
» Excluded: Strategy Consulting, Transaction Services, Private Debt
» Top academic background
» Strong analytical mindset, team spirit, genuine interest in business models

Our Edge

Access

Our reputation gives us access to exclusive off-market candidates even when they are not actively seeking new opportunities. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation is widely recognized, making us a preferred choice for discerning individuals exploring new career prospects.

Top Candidates

We subject candidates to a rigorous evaluation process that assess their technical abilities, cultural fit, business acumen, and industry experience. Our meticulously designed interview strategy allows us to streamline the candidate pool, eliminating 80% of prospects during the initial mapping phase, and optimising our search strategy.

Diversity

We curate and present an exclusive selection of candidates, ensuring a comprehensive array of talent for your consideration. Our extensive network and profound industry expertise enable us to access diverse talent pools, providing you with candidates who possess a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.

Bespoke experience

We drive the recruitment process at every stage, scheduling interviews, providing feedback to the clients and candidates.

Our Network

Leveraging 12 years of expertise and AlumnEye’s network, we source top talent from elite schools, now employed
in tier-1 banks, investment funds, and strategy consulting firms.