We’re hiring: How to find top talent with PitchBook

Hiring managers, recruiters and others involved in the hiring process glean information about job seekers’ histories and qualifications through their resumes. It can be helpful, though, to have data that reinforces candidates’ experiences and illuminates their past roles in greater detail.

For example, how successful was the fund they managed? How quickly were they able to grow their business? What is their full deal history? Which industry do they have the most experience in? Clients can use PitchBook as a resource to gain a deeper perspective on a candidate’s place in the industry, helping teams feel more confident in their hiring decisions.

Here’s how PitchBook clients can use the platform to find, vet and ultimately extend an offer to the right person for the job.

How to find executives at VC-backed companies

1. Start a people search by clicking on the magnifying glass icon on the left-hand side of the platform’s home screen and hovering over people
2. Hovering over the people search option, select executives at VC-backed cos from the menu
3. To narrow the preselected position levels, use the position levels dropdown menu and adjust titles to narrow or widen the search
4. To further narrow results, specify the person’s location, university they attended or industry of the company where they currently work
5. Run the search for a list of executives at VC-backed companies
6. Click on the search results to learn more about each person and their work experience

Note that PitchBook clients can also search for executives at PE-backed and corporate-backed/acquired companies by selecting those filters from the firm type dropdown menu. Additionally, users can search for positions other than executives—such as business development managers or controllers—by selecting the positions they’re looking for from the position level dropdown menu.

As a starting point, here’s a search for executives at VC-backed companies.

How to find managing directors and partners

1. Start a people search by clicking on the magnifying glass icon on the left-hand side of the platform’s home screen and hovering over people
2. Hovering over the people search option, select MDs & Partners at GPs from the menu
3. To narrow the preselected firm types and position levels, use those dropdown menus and adjust selections to narrow or widen the search (for example, you may only want to look at managing directors from venture funds)
4. To further narrow results, specify the person’s location or university they attended
5. Run the search for a list of managing directors and partners
6. Click on the search results to learn more about each person and their work experience

Note that PitchBook clients can also search for positions other than managing directors and partners—such as analysts or investor relations professionals—by selecting the positions they’re looking for from the position level dropdown menu.

To begin, here’s a search for managing directors and partners.

How to find investment professionals at limited partners

1. Start a people search by clicking on the magnifying glass icon on the left-hand side of the platform’s home screen and hovering over people
2. Hovering over the people search option, select investment professionals at LPs from the menu
3. To narrow the preselected firm types, use the firm type dropdown menu and adjust types to narrow or widen a search (for example, you may only want to look at professionals from family offices)
4. To further narrow results, specify the person’s location or university they attended
5. Run the search for a list of investment professionals at limited partners
6. Click on the search results to learn more about each person and their work experience

PitchBook clients can customize any of the above searches based on the role they’re hiring for and get a list of relevant candidates who might be looking for growth opportunities in their careers.

To get started, here’s a search for investment professionals at LPs.
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