Hunt Club
Network-powered executive search for high-growth companies
4.2Retained / CustomBest for Funds helping portfolio companies land executive hires without Big-Search fees
Executive Search Talent Portfolio Support
Overview
Chicago-based Hunt Club runs executive and senior talent searches powered by a referral network of thousands of vetted operators and connectors rather than a traditional recruiter database. Venture firms use it to fill C-suite, VP, and board roles across their portfolios, and the company raised a $40M Series B in 2023 to scale its tech-enabled search model.
Key features
- Executive search driven by a curated connector network
- C-suite, VP, and board placement for high-growth companies
- Dedicated search teams layered on network referrals
- Portfolio-wide programs for venture and PE firms
- Search analytics and structured candidate scorecards
Pros
- Warm-referral sourcing surfaces candidates traditional firms miss
- More affordable and faster than legacy retained search for many roles
- Portfolio programs create repeatable exec-hiring support
Cons
- Network coverage is strongest in US tech hubs
- Still a services engagement — not self-serve software