Scale Smarter
Partner with Tangent to unlock rapid, sustainable value creation across your portfolio, from critical hires to full-scale build-outs.
Who We Are
For over 50 years, Tangent has been at the forefront of technology and communications recruitment. Led by specialists Troy and Ben, our PE/VC team works regularly with private equity and venture capital firms to help scale their portfolio companies — from early-stage disruptors to mid-market challengers.
Who We Help
Your Portfolio, Our Focus
We partner with investors and founders across:
- AI & Advanced Analytics
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- Data Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Whether you're investing at Seed or Series D, we support high-growth businesses ready to scale operations and talent fast.
What We Do
On-Demand Hiring
Hire mission-critical talent quickly, without sacrificing quality, to hit funding milestones.
RaaS - Recruitment as a Service
Retain a high-impact recruitment team who lives your story, accelerates hiring momentum, and delivers talent that moves the needle - all without increasing internal headcount.
Strategic interim & advisory technology leaders
Fractional CTOs, transformation leads, and scale-up specialists
"Troy helped us scale faster than we thought possible - now over 5 of those hires are in key leadership roles."
in 177+ countries
Case Study
Discover how we supported Contentserv’s leadership transformation
Explore our case study showcasing the successful hiring of key senior roles – including Head of Department, CIO, and Head of Data & AI – during a critical growth phase at Contentserv. Completed 2–3 years prior to their acquisition by a leading PE-backed company, this work played a foundational role in their evolution and eventual exit.
Troy Mainstone
PE / VC Lead Consultant
Want to discuss how we can accelerate talent delivery across your portfolio?
Client Service Products
From flexible workforce solutions to strategic recruitment support, we offer a range of agile talent and project services. Engage compliant contractors worldwide, fuel growth with tailored support for scale-ups, or simplify project delivery with full account and project management. View our solutions below:
Flexible workforce
Instant access to proven contract talent. Ramp up fast without headcount risk, so you stay agile when demand spikes.
We take full ownership of project delivery. You reduce operational overhead, hit milestones faster, and stay focused on the big picture.
Consistent global hiring with local compliance. You can scale across borders without legal headaches or delivery gaps.
Building Permanent Teams
Retain a high impact recruitment team that lives your story, accelerates hiring and delivers needle moving talent. As a Grade A engagement we prioritise your search, move fast and guarantee results giving you maximum impact, minimal friction and a cost efficient fee structure.
Embed a high-performing talent team into your business. Fill roles faster, reduce pressure on internal teams, and meet growth targets easily.
On-demand hiring for critical permanent roles. Plug skill gaps quickly, keep momentum, and avoid hiring bottlenecks.
Have Questions? We would be happy to clarify your doubts.