Industry
Private Equity
Location
Berlin
Number of Employees
50 - 100 employees
CLIENT OVERVIEW
The client is a boutique private equity firm headquartered in Berlin, with a clear strategic focus on investments in SaaS and software-driven businesses. Operating with a lean team of between 50 and 100 professionals, the firm combines disciplined investment processes with an entrepreneurial mindset, allowing it to move quickly in competitive deal environments.
The firm’s investment approach emphasizes deep sector expertise, active deal origination, and hands-on involvement throughout the investment lifecycle. As the SaaS market continued to evolve rapidly and competition for high-quality assets intensified, the firm identified talent as a key lever to sustain growth and execute its long-term investment strategy.
CHALLENGE
With an expanding deal pipeline and increasing sourcing activity, the private equity firm reached a point where its existing investment team could no longer fully support its ambitions. The firm needed to enhance its investment staff by hiring multiple Investment Managers and Origination Managers who could immediately add value across deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio development.
The challenge lay not only in finding candidates with strong financial and analytical skills, but also in identifying professionals with proven SaaS investment experience and the commercial mindset required to proactively originate deals. In addition, as a boutique firm, cultural alignment was critical. New hires needed to thrive in a high-ownership environment with direct exposure to partners and minimal hierarchy.
At the same time, the Berlin private equity talent market is highly competitive, particularly for candidates with relevant SaaS exposure. Hiring several roles in parallel without compromising quality or speed required a structured and well-coordinated approach.
SOLUTION
Avomind partnered closely with the firm’s leadership to gain a deep understanding of its investment philosophy, team structure, and growth plans. Together, the teams refined the role profiles, clearly defining the balance between analytical rigor, commercial responsibility, and cultural fit expected from both Investment Managers and Origination Managers.
Drawing on its network within the private equity and SaaS ecosystem, Avomind conducted a targeted search focused on candidates with buy-side experience, strong deal exposure, and a demonstrable understanding of SaaS business models. Throughout the screening process, Avomind evaluated candidates on technical investment skills, sourcing capabilities, communication style, and their ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced environment.
Avomind managed multiple hiring processes simultaneously, ensuring consistent evaluation standards, efficient interview coordination, and close alignment with the client’s decision-makers. This approach enabled the firm to move quickly while maintaining a high bar for quality across all hires.
OUTCOME
The collaboration resulted in the successful hiring of several Investment Managers and Origination Managers, significantly strengthening the firm’s investment and sourcing capabilities. The new team members expanded the firm’s capacity to originate and execute SaaS investments, contributing to a more robust and diversified deal pipeline.
With enhanced investment staff in place, the firm was able to scale its activities while preserving its boutique culture and high-performance standards. The engagement demonstrates Avomind’s ability to support private equity clients in building specialized investment teams, delivering multiple high-impact hires in competitive markets and supporting long-term growth strategies.