Emerging Managers
Executive search for emerging fund managers
Your first institutional hires shape your track record, your LP conversations and your culture. Shuttle helps first-time and emerging managers build their founding investment team, one considered hire at a time.
Our view
The challenges we solve
Competing with established brands
We help you tell a compelling story to candidates weighing your platform against larger funds.
Hiring before Fund I closes
We find candidates comfortable with launch-stage risk and help structure offers that work for both sides.
LP scrutiny
Institutional LPs look closely at team depth. We help you build a team that strengthens your fundraise.
Getting the sequence right
We advise on which roles to hire first and which can wait.
Typical first hires
Where teams usually start
- Senior investment partner or co-founder
- Principal or VP to run deals
- Associates
FAQ
Common questions
Do you work with first-time fund managers?
Yes. Emerging managers are a core part of our work, including teams raising Fund I.
Can you hire before our first close?
Yes. We regularly find candidates open to joining at launch stage, and we're transparent with them about the fundraising position.
How do emerging managers attract senior talent?
Through a clear strategy, meaningful carry and a real voice in building the firm. We help you present those strengths.
Which hire should come first?
Usually the role that fills the biggest gap in the track record LPs will assess. We'll give you a view based on your strategy.
Discuss an emerging managers search
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