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

Associate – Large Cap PE Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 2.5 – 4 years of experience in PE / M&A / Strategy Consulting
» Top academic background
» Strong transactional experience with technical and analytical skills

Principal – Early-stage Tech VC Fund

Paris Venture Capital

» 7 – 10 years of experience in Venture Growth / M&A Tech / Strategy Consulting
» Top academic background
» Strong network in the Tech entrepreneurial ecosystem

Senior Analyst / Associate – Tier 1 Upper Midcap PE Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 2 – 4 years of experience in PE / M&A / Strategy Consulting / Private Debt / LevFin
» Top academic background
» Strong transactional experience with technical and analytical skills

Senior Analyst – Defense PE Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 2 years of experience in M&A
» Top academic background
» Strong transactional experience with technical and analytical skills

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

Associate – Tier 1 Small Cap PE Fund

Paris Private Equity

» 3 years of experience in TS / M&A / Private Debt / LevFin / Strategy Consulting
» Top academic background
» Strong appetite for small-cap deals and entrepreneurial environments

Corp Dev Manager – French industrial group under LBO

Grasse Corporate Development

» 3 – 5 years of experience in M&A / TS

» Versatile profile to support growth efforts and carry out FP&A assignments

M&A Manager – PE-backed professional services buildup

Paris Corporate Development

» 4 – 8 years of experience in M&A smidcap / TS / Corporate Development
» Entrepreneurial spirit
» Strong transactional experience with technical and analytical skills

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

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.