Executive Search for Investor-Backed Companies
Leadership That Scales
Executive search for VC & PE-backed companies. We place Director, VP, and C-Level leaders who drive growth and accelerate value creation at critical growth stages.
Why Rise
Executive search designed specifically for investor-backed companies
Built for Impact
Generic executive search firms miss the nuances of value creation. We specialize in the leaders who thrive in VC and PE-backed environments.
VC & PE Expertise
Deep understanding of investor-backed company dynamics. We speak the language of scaling, board expectations, and stage-appropriate leadership.
Executive Leadership Focus
Director, VP, and C-Level leaders across all core functions. Leadership that drives growth and accelerates value creation.
Quality + Speed
We move quickly because we do the groundwork: deep market mapping, calibrated benchmarks, and thorough assessment of culture and growth-stage fit for every candidate.
Strategic Partnership
Beyond placement. We provide market intelligence and ongoing support throughout your search and beyond.
WHAT WE DO
Services
Executive Leadership
Director, VP, and C-Level placements across all core functions. We specialize in leaders who scale VC & PE-backed companies through critical growth stages.
Key Roles
Recent Placements
Leadership that moves the needle
VP of Simulation
VP-level technical leader to build and scale simulation infrastructure for next-generation autonomous systems.
Chief Operating Officer
C-suite operational leader to drive efficiency and scale across all business functions.
Account Executive
Enterprise sales talent for investor-backed design platform scaling B2B motion.
Director of Business Development
GTM leadership for autonomous vehicle sensing technology during commercialization phase.
VP of Commercialization
VP-level leader to drive go-to-market strategy for cutting-edge autonomous driving technology.
VP of Simulation
VP-level technical leader to build and scale simulation infrastructure for next-generation autonomous systems.
Chief Operating Officer
C-suite operational leader to drive efficiency and scale across all business functions.
Account Executive
Enterprise sales talent for investor-backed design platform scaling B2B motion.
Director of Business Development
GTM leadership for autonomous vehicle sensing technology during commercialization phase.
VP of Commercialization
VP-level leader to drive go-to-market strategy for cutting-edge autonomous driving technology.
From Brief to Placement
A systematic approach that combines speed with precision
Discovery
Deep dive into your business, culture, and leadership gap.
Search Strategy
Targeted approach leveraging our network and intelligence.
Outreach
Confidential engagement with top-tier candidates.
Assessment
Rigorous evaluation of skills, leadership, and culture fit.
Finalists
Vetted candidates with full profiles and assessment data.
Placement
Offer, negotiation, onboarding — seamless transition.
Impact in Action
Real placements that moved the needle for our clients
Chief Operating Officer
Legal Tech Unicorn
Challenge
Post-Series D growth stage. Needed an operational leader with strong technical foundations to scale infrastructure.
Result
Identified a sector-leading CTO with both technical and operational expertise. Within 18 months of being hired as COO, the company raised 9 figures and went public via IPO.
VP of Software Engineering
Autonomous Vehicles
Challenge
Hyper-growth stage preparing to go public. Needed a software leader to scale Simulation, Test, and Validation running millions of daily cycles.
Result
Placed a VP of Software with deep expertise in large-scale systems and simulation. Elevated simulation strategy, strengthened cross-functional alignment, and built the technical foundation required to scale through hyper-growth and going public.
VP, Commercialization
Autonomous Vehicles
Challenge
Late-stage autonomous vehicle company accelerating toward commercial scale. Required a senior commercial leader to define go-to-market strategy, build and manage strategic partnerships, and operationalize deployment across complex, real-world environments.
Result
Placed a VP of Commercialization with deep experience across mobility, partnerships, and large-scale market launches. Within the first few months, played a key role in launching a fully integrated robotaxi service in partnership with Uber in Las Vegas. Drove cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, and commercial teams, helping translate advanced AV technology into a live, revenue-generating service and establishing a foundation for scaled deployment.
Chief Operating Officer
Legal Tech Unicorn
Challenge
Post-Series D growth stage. Needed an operational leader with strong technical foundations to scale infrastructure.
Result
Identified a sector-leading CTO with both technical and operational expertise. Within 18 months of being hired as COO, the company raised 9 figures and went public via IPO.
VP of Software Engineering
Autonomous Vehicles
Challenge
Hyper-growth stage preparing to go public. Needed a software leader to scale Simulation, Test, and Validation running millions of daily cycles.
Result
Placed a VP of Software with deep expertise in large-scale systems and simulation. Elevated simulation strategy, strengthened cross-functional alignment, and built the technical foundation required to scale through hyper-growth and going public.
VP, Commercialization
Autonomous Vehicles
Challenge
Late-stage autonomous vehicle company accelerating toward commercial scale. Required a senior commercial leader to define go-to-market strategy, build and manage strategic partnerships, and operationalize deployment across complex, real-world environments.
Result
Placed a VP of Commercialization with deep experience across mobility, partnerships, and large-scale market launches. Within the first few months, played a key role in launching a fully integrated robotaxi service in partnership with Uber in Las Vegas. Drove cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, and commercial teams, helping translate advanced AV technology into a live, revenue-generating service and establishing a foundation for scaled deployment.
CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN STRATEGY & EXECUTION
Build the executive team that drives growth, culture, and operational excellence.