Recruiting for VC & Private Equity: Talent acquisition without overhead..
Executive recruiting for portfolio companies and internal hiring. Confidential workflows. Relationship-grade CRM. No $500K contract.
Jobs
12Talent teams at VC/PE firms face impossible choices..
You're recruiting executives for 10-20 portfolio companies plus your own internal team. Your needs are unique, but your software options are terrible.
$500K+ implementation. 8-week setup. Built for high-volume, not executive search. Zero confidentiality.
No workflows. Data leakage risk. Candidate data scattered across files. Can't scale as portfolio grows.
Generic CRM. Months of consultant work. Missing candidate matching and LinkedIn integration.
- Manage portfolio talent in one place
- Built-in confidentiality controls
- Relationship-first executive recruiting
- Start with a guided product evaluation using your own recruiting workflow.
€5K - €10K annually. Not $500K.
How Yena works for VC & PE teams..
1. Centralize Portfolio Talent
Track all portfolio company searches in one dashboard. Map talent across your network. Introduce candidates where they fit best.
2. Manage Confidentiality
Set confidentiality per search. Mask company names. Control partner/CEO visibility. No information leakage.
3. Build Exec Relationships
Track relationship history over years. Board introductions, compensation discussions, timing readiness. Never lose context.
Built for investment talent teams.
Portfolio-Wide View
Track searches across all portfolio companies. Centralized candidate database.
Confidential Searches
Company anonymity until interest confirmed. Stakeholder visibility controls.
Executive Relationship CRM
Context: board experience, compensation philosophy, timing, family considerations.
Multi-Company Sync
Per-company pipelines. Shared talent pool. Portfolio CEO collaboration.
Lightweight Setup
Start with a guided product evaluation using your own recruiting workflow.
LinkedIn Integration
1-click import. Auto-enrich profiles. Build executive pipelines without manual entry.
Why VC/PE talent teams choose Yena.
| Feature | Greenhouse | Airtable | Yena for VC/PE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Cost | $500K+ | $0 (DIY Chaos) | €5K-€10K/yr |
| Setup Time | 8+ weeks | 1 day (breaks) | Start with a guided product evaluation using your own recruiting workflow. |
| Built For | High-volume | Generic Data | Portfolio Talent |
| Confidentiality | None | Manual | Built-in |
| Portfolio View | Single Co. | Spreadsheet | Dashboard |
| Relationships | Basic Notes | Scattered | CRM-grade |
How VC/PE firms use Yena..
Portfolio CFO Search
Challenge
Confidential search. Current CFO retiring in 6 months. 4 stakeholders (GP, CEO, Board, Audit).
Outcome
Placed CFO in 8 weeks. Zero leaks. Smooth transition. GP credibility strengthened.
Cross-Portfolio Talent Map
Challenge
Talent shortage for CROs. Need to map best in DACH region for 12 portfolio companies.
Outcome
Mapped 15 warm candidates. Filled 3 CRO roles in 10 weeks from existing pipeline.
Internal Team Hiring
Challenge
Hiring 2 Associates + 1 VP Talent internally. Confidential. Multi-partner interview process.
Outcome
Hired all roles in 6-10 weeks. Zero market leaks. Offer terms tracked centrally.
Trusted by VC & PE talent leaders..
"We tried Greenhouse for our portfolio. It was $500K+ and took 3 months. Yena was live in 1 day at 1/10th the cost."
"Confidential search controls saved us when we replaced a portfolio CEO. The candidate pipeline stayed completely private."
"We track 200+ executives. Yena's relationship timelines mean we can introduce the right talent at the right time."
Frequently Asked Questions
One candidate database across all portfolio companies. Tag candidates by fit and introduce them where they add most value.
Yes. Set visibility per search. Partners see everything, portfolio CEOs see only their searches.
Use Yena for your central talent function and confidential searches. Most teams run Yena alongside portfolio company ATS systems.
Start with a guided product evaluation using your own recruiting workflow.
Built for European employment law. GDPR-compliant architecture, data residency controls, and consent management are built-in.