# Recruitment Entrepreneur

> Recruitment Entrepreneur is a VC fund backing Recruiting and Staffing Agency. See 13 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 13
- Last investment: Sep 2018
- Lead investor: 38%
- Last updated: Sep 2026

Recruitment Entrepreneur is a VC fund focused on Recruiting and Staffing Agency.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recruiting | 12 | 92% |
| Staffing Agency | 11 | 85% |
| Consulting | 3 | 23% |
| Human Resources | 3 | 23% |
| Financial Services | 2 | 15% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 12 | 92% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 8% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 11 | 85% |
| Ireland | 2 | 15% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| James Caan CBE | Investor | 3 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/james-caan-cbe |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 360 Search | 360 Search is an industry-leading financial services recruitment consultancy. With a dedicated team of highly skilled consultants, we bring a tailored and collaborative approach to the recruitment process, creating an environment primed for success. As industry experts, what makes us different is our commitment to providing a personalised servicewhich delivers exceptional outcomes for both clients and candidates. In addition to being talented recruiters, we also have the ability to understand your individual business needs and work with you seamlessly to consistently exceed expectations. With our unique 360-degree approach, acting on your behalf does not simply stop once we've made introductions. We go further, by providing ongoing support to both parties throughout the integration and induction process. Our team are specialists within the insurance, finance and life and pension sectors. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Sep 17, 2018 | https://360search.ie/ |
| Bow Resources | Bow Resources is a manpower solutions provider focussed on the energy market; specialising in renewables, oil and gas, technical and academic training. We bring together over 25 years’ of market experience. Bow Resources works with some of the world’s largest international oil and gas companies, engineering contractors, training providers anduniversities. Their outstanding team is headed up by Ian Balcomb and Ben Carlisle, who have a wealth of industry experience. |  | Seed | Jun 21, 2018 | https://bow-resources.com/ |
| Darwin Hawkins | Darwin Hawkins are committed to providing our clients with a top-rate service.As industry leaders, we add value to our clients and candidates in the finance sector by providing the best service possible. We connect high quality candidates with the roles they love at companies where they’ll thrive. Our consolidated expertise in both the financialand recruitment industries gives us a unique competitive advantage.We have an extensive network of contacts and active candidates across the sector, and we make it our mission to make meaningful, productive connections.In the fast-paced world of recruitment, it’s important to be innovative and proactive in order to stay one step ahead. We dedicate time to having regular reviews and open communications with candidates and clients alike, at every stage of the process. We act short-term, but think long-term. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2018 | https://www.darwinhawkins.com/ |
| Urban Connect | Urban Connect are a specialist recruitment consultancy in Architecture, M&E, Structural & Civil Engineering, Project & Cost Management. We provides muilti-disciplinary project coverage from conception to completion. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2018 | https://www.urban-connect.co.uk/ |
| Hayward Hawk | Hayward Hawk provides high end recruitment solutions for the technology industry in the UK and Ireland. They can start by getting to know each other a little more. Really find out about you, not just why you want to move, but what you love and hate, and what really makes you tick and gets you excited. They can tell you about the market, let youknow who’s growing and what people are really looking for. Their knowledge is here to be shared whenever you need it, because let’s be honest, sometimes, it's nice to get something for free.They only recruit for the technology industry, and can genuinely call their selves specialists. They definitely don’t know as much as you, but they know a lot, They can give you the most up to date advice on available jobs and contracts, what salaries, day rates and packages to expect, and what skills are in the highest demands. When you’re ready to make your next move, you’ll be well equipped. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2017 | https://x.com/hayward_hawk |
| Graham Matthews | Graham Matthews is a specialist recruitment company that supplies high calibre candidates across the Healthcare and HRIS sector on contract, interim and permanent basis.We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service that is unrivalled through our deep understanding of the sectors we operate in, our extensive network of clients andcandidates, and through the exceptional consultants we have within the business who are dedicated to providing the most efficient recruitment service. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2016 | https://www.graham-matthews.co.uk/ |
| Venatrix | Venatrix is a graduate recruitment solutions provider run by graduates for graduates.We have all navigated the tough early steps in choosing a career, impressing a potential employer and landing a dream job. Now Venatrix are ready to help our candidates do the same. Our clients represent an exciting cross-section of sales opportunities. Fromentrepreneurial start-ups to international corporations, all of our clients offer a multifaceted sales roles with a comprehensive training programme, extensive progression opportunities and competitive salary packages. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2016 | http://www.venatrixuk.com/ |
| Elite Group Recruitment | Elitegroup Recruitment is a technology focussed multi-disciplined search and selection firm with offices in London and Newcastle, we deliver permanent and freelance IT niche technology experts to vendor channel partners, SME and Enterprise organizations across the globe. Elitegroup Recruitment is going from strength to strength at a rapid pace andwe continue to build a global organization fostering partnerships with global clients enabling us to compete on an international scale. Each of our consultants has a specific technology expertise that allows them to add true value to the recruitment process alongside a solid understanding of market intel, salaries and available candidates at both a local and international level. Since our inception in 2015, we have built strong relationships with our clients by consistently delivering a tailored premium service. Making sure we have a deep understanding of our clients requirements, we push back against market pressures by pinpointing exactly what our client has to offer, and communicate this to the right audience thanks our strong candidate network of over 200, 000 candidates. Our specialist consultants can deliver on the following technologies :Cyber Security Big Data, Business intelligence & Analytics Microsoft Dynamics & Collaborative Tools Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google) • Infrastructure ERP ( Oracle, SAP, Sage, JDEdwards…) Workday Salesforce Applications development (. Net, Java, Python, PHP…) IT Executive search |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2016 | https://www.elitegroup-recruitment.com/ |
| Meraki Talent | Meraki Talent provide high-end recruitment solutions to the financial services, accountancy, professional and legal markets both internationally and within the UK. We recruit on a permanent, interim and temporary basis within our specialist markets.Meraki starts the recruitment process by understanding what is important to candidates, not simplytheir career aspirations but what drives and motivates them in and out of the workplace.To meet the high expectations of every client and candidate, we have created a business framework based upon strong personal ethics and a belief in open communications.Meraki has a great platform to build long-term productive relationships with clients, candidates and colleagues. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2016 | https://merakitalent.com/ |
| Clarus Education | Clarus Education specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy established with core values around improvement, best practice and social responsibility. We are dedicated to excellence and consistency with a focus on Permanent and Long Term recruitment within Education.The UK Education system and school recruitment deserves better. With 35 yearsEducation Recruitment experience, our ‘founding consultants & Directors’ have witnessed the changing environment of recruitment within schools and are making clear and determined moves to improve the service schools receive. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2016 | https://clarus-education.co.uk |

10 of 13 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Recruitment Entrepreneur invest in?

Recruitment Entrepreneur invests primarily in Recruiting, Staffing Agency and Consulting startups, most often at Seed and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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### Who are the partners at Recruitment Entrepreneur?

The team at Recruitment Entrepreneur includes James Caan CBE (Investor). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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