Directorbank is currently retained by over 60 private equity and venture capital houses – 16 of whom have a pan-European focus. These clients will invest from around £500,000 seed capital to over £1 billion in buyout equity. They include Candover, Permira, Duke Street, Cognetas, Barclays, ABN Amro, Warburg Pincus and KKR.

2,500 high-achieving directors

Each of these firms is provided with access to Directorbank’s candidate information via the internet and conduct, on average, a thousand searches a month looking for directors to assist on deals. The requirement may range from an early stage view on a company, through a specific due diligence consultancy assignment or the preparation of a business plan, through to leading a bid and ultimately joining the board after a successful transaction.

Speed and quality

No other management source in Europe can provide such speed and quality – instant access to immediately available people, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A client can literally find a candidate’s full career and contact details online in seconds which is particularly useful in a pre-deal situation. A full suite of recruitment services is available for executive appointments within existing portfolio investments.

Fees

For a subscription fee based on the size and volume of activity within the fund, clients enjoy open access to candidates' information, consultancy support from the Directorbank team and full inclusion in the Directorbank events programme. On top of this, paid consultancy work and appointments are charged at normal recruitment industry rates.