# Business Talent Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/business-talent-group

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.businesstalentgroup.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 12, 2016)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Business Talent Group, LLC specializes in connecting organizations with independent consultants and experts to solve complex business challenges efficiently. The company leverages a global network to enhance project outcomes and operational performance.Founded in 2006 in the US, Business Talent Group, LLC offers a marketplace that aligns companies with high-end independent consultants and subject matter experts. The firm was acquired by Heidrick & Struggles in April 2021 from NextEquity Partners, with financial details undisclosed. Co-founders Amelia Tyagi and Jody Miller lead the company, bringing experience from previous ventures to their current roles as CEO.Business Talent Group operates a marketplace that connects companies with high-end independent consultants, subject matter experts, boutique firms, and interim executives. It facilitates access to on-demand talent across various industries, enhancing project outcomes and business performance for a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 companies and nonprofits in 39 countries. The platform streamlines project initiation, candidate selection, and compliance, ensuring clients access top-tier expertise tailored to their needs.The company generates revenue through a transactional model that matches clients with independent consultants and experts on a project basis. Clients detail their project requirements, after which a curated selection of talent is presented. The pricing structure aligns with the consultancy services provided, reflecting the consultants' expertise and experience. Services include interim executive placements and specialized consulting, positioning the company as a facilitator of B2B engagements, enabling organizations to meet operational goals effectively.Business Talent Group plans to leverage its latest funding of USD 6.00 mn from the April 2021 acquisition to expand its offerings and enhance its platform's capabilities. The company aims to introduce new products and services to meet evolving market demands while targeting expansion into additional international markets, with specific plans to broaden its reach in Europe and Asia by 2023. This strategic growth will focus on enhancing operational efficiencies and broadening client engagement opportunities.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 12, 2016, $8M — NextEquity Partners

## Investors

- NextEquity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextequity-partners) — Series B