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The Up Group expands with investment from Livingbridge

April 28, 2016  /   No Comments

The Up Group, a leading digital executive search and networking business, has secured investment from mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge as it seeks further domestic and international growth. 

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Clare Johnston (pictured), The Up Group has become a trusted digital advisor to boardrooms across Europe. Known for its strong relationships with digital executives, entrepreneurs and investors, the company has built the senior leadership teams for some of the world’s most high profile companies, including Skyscanner and TripAdvisor.

The Up Group’s co-CEOs, Clare Johnston and Robert Swerling, are well known in the European tech space. Clare is a formal advisor to two VC funds and a regular keynote speaker at conferences across Europe; Robert has held leadership roles at some of Europe’s most prominent digital businesses while investing in and mentoring numerous successful start-ups. 

With demand for its services expected to grow substantially, the company now plans to strengthen its delivery capacity, as well as expand its international footprint. 

It will also accelerate its Digital Masters programme, which brings together industry leaders throughout the year at a variety of exclusive events. 

Johnston said: “Our amazing clients are looking to change the world, and we are determined to do everything we can to help them. This means growing our team and opening offices in some of the key centres where we’re seeing significant demand for our services. In Livingbridge, we have found a partner who really understands, and is excited by, the opportunities ahead, and we are delighted to be working with them.” 

Nick Holder from Livingbridge added: “We have a strong track record of investing in successful recruitment businesses having partnered with firms such as Nigel Frank International, Armstrong Craven and Staffline in the past. We see The Up Group as precisely the sort of top talent adviser we enjoy working with given their niche market positioning, strong reputation and market leading management team. The business has established a very strong brand based on deep roots within and understanding of the digital economy.”

 

 

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  • Published: 8 years ago on April 28, 2016
  • Last Modified: April 26, 2016 @ 1:26 pm
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