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10Folders

10Folders

(5.0/5 reviews)
Total reviews: 1

10Folders is a recruitment agency run by engineers (est. 2024) that sources, assesses and places technical talent for startups and technology companies using in-house AI tools.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
Germany
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
E-commerceFinancial Services
+1
Information Technology
Services
Permanent RecruitmentExecutive Search
+11
Retained SearchContingent SearchHeadhuntingTalent MappingMarket Intelligence / ResearchRPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)On-Demand RecruitmentTalent Acquisition OutsourcingSkills AssessmentHR ConsultingOffer Negotiation Support
America/New_York(GMT-5:00) America/New_York(GMT-3:00) America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires(GMT+1:00) Europe/Berlin(GMT+1:00) Europe/Madrid
EnglishGermanSpanish
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20Twenty Search

20Twenty Search

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20Twenty Search is a boutique executive search and advisory firm specialising in MGA, ILS and reinsurance recruitment, capacity sourcing and capital-raise facilitation for insurance clients globally.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
Ireland
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Information TechnologyInformation Technology and Services
+2
InsuranceVenture Capital & Private Equity
Services
Retained SearchTalent Mapping
America/New_YorkAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/DenverAmerica/Los_Angeles(GMT-8:00) America/Los_Angeles(GMT-7:00) America/Denver(GMT-6:00) America/Chicago(GMT-5:00) America/New_York(GMT-4:00) Atlantic/Bermuda(GMT0:00) Europe/Dublin(GMT0:00) Europe/London(GMT+1:00) Europe/Madrid
EnglishSpanish
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Access People

Access People

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Access People is an executive search and recruitment firm founded in 2006 with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore, delivering executive, manager and specialist search across Asia.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarter
Singapore
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Architecture & DesignAutomotive
+9
BankingConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsHealthcare & PharmaceuticalsIndustrial AutomationInformation Technology and ServicesMaritimeRetailSemiconductors
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+1
Contingent Search
America/New_York(GMT-5:00) America/New_York(GMT+1:00) Europe/Copenhagen(GMT+8:00) Asia/Shanghai(GMT+8:00) Asia/Singapore
ChineseDanishEnglishMalay
EnterpriseMid-MarketSmall Business
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Accretive Talent for Japan (ATJ)

Accretive Talent for Japan (ATJ)

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Accretive Talent for Japan (ATJ) is a specialized recruitment firm providing retained and contingency executive search and talent advisory services across Japan and the Asia Pacific.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarter
Japan
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Consumer GoodsFinancial Services
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+4
Contingent SearchHeadhuntingMarket Intelligence / ResearchLeadership Assessment
EnglishFilipinoJapaneseThaiThaï
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Acuity Consultants

Acuity Consultants

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Acuity Consultants is a Cape Town–based tech recruitment agency (est. 2009) specialising in software engineering, data, DevOps, project management and executive search for local and international clients.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarter
South Africa
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Financial ServicesInformation Technology
Services
Permanent RecruitmentContract Staffing
+5
Executive SearchRetained SearchCandidate SourcingCV/Resume ScreeningInitial Candidate Shortlisting
(GMT+2:00) Africa/Johannesburg
English
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Advisory Group K.K.

Advisory Group K.K.

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Advisory Group K.K. is a Tokyo-based recruitment firm connecting bilingual and overlooked talent with companies, offering permanent, contract, temporary, consulting and retained search across finance, sales & marketing, IT and HR.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarter
Japan
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Accounting & FinanceHuman Resources
+3
Information TechnologyLogistics and Supply ChainMarketing & Communications
Services
Permanent RecruitmentTemp-to-Perm Hiring
+1
Retained Search
EnglishJapanese
EnterpriseMid-MarketSmall Business
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Affinity Human Venture

Affinity Human Venture

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Affinity Human Venture is a Singapore-headquartered niche executive search firm specialising in Food Technology, Nutrition Science and R&D talent across Singapore and the APAC region.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
Singapore
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Food & BeveragesResearch & Development
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+3
Candidate SourcingCV/Resume ScreeningTalent Acquisition Outsourcing
(GMT+8:00) Asia/Shanghai(GMT+8:00) Asia/Singapore
ChineseEnglishKorean
EnterpriseMid-Market
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Aidentifi

Aidentifi

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Aidentifi is a Singapore‑headquartered boutique executive search firm focused on Private Equity, Strategy, Analytics, Finance and Corporate Development across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
Singapore
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
E-commerceFinancial Services
+4
Industrial AutomationInformation Technology and ServicesInvestment BankingManufacturing
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+1
Talent Mapping
(GMT+7:00) Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh(GMT+7:00) Asia/Jakarta(GMT+8:00) Asia/Singapore
EnglishHindiIndonesianVietnamese
EnterpriseMid-Market
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Alas Legal and Executive Recruitment

Alas Legal and Executive Recruitment

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Alas Legal and Executive Recruitment is a South African niche recruitment consultancy founded in 1987 that specialises in legal and executive placements, operating from Bedfordview with branches in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
South Africa
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Legal Services
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+7
Candidate SourcingInitial Candidate ShortlistingTalent MappingMarket Intelligence / ResearchBackground Verification / ScreeningReference ChecksCompensation Benchmarking
English
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Alberto Recruitment

Alberto Recruitment

No reviews yet

Alberto Recruitment is a Tokyo-based boutique recruitment agency focused on Legal & Compliance, Finance & Accounting, and Corporate Sales recruitment.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarter
Japan
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Financial ServicesHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals
+6
Information TechnologyLaw PracticeManufacturingProfessional Training & CoachingRetailTextiles
Services
Retained SearchContingent Search
+1
Candidate Sourcing
(GMT+9:00) Asia/Tokyo
EnglishJapanese
EnterpriseMid-Market
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Aligned Recruitment Co.

Aligned Recruitment Co.

No reviews yet

Aligned Recruitment Co. is a tech-focused recruitment agency delivering RPO, retained and contingent search services for mission-driven tech startups and small/midmarket companies.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
United States
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Consulting ServicesInformation Technology
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+2
Contingent SearchRPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)
English
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AMG Human Consulting

AMG Human Consulting

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AMG Human Consulting is a Madrid-based executive search firm (founded 2018) specializing in insurance, banking and digital/digital transformation, offering executive search, leadership advisory and cross‑Atlantic placements.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Headquarter
Spain
Hourly Rate
-
Industry
Banking & Financial ServicesE-commerce
+2
InsuranceMarket Research
Services
Executive SearchRetained Search
+3
HeadhuntingLeadership AssessmentCompensation Benchmarking
America/Mexico_City(GMT-6:00) America/Mexico_City(GMT-5:00) America/Bogota(GMT-3:00) America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires(GMT+1:00) Europe/Madrid
EnglishSpanish
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Retained search is an exclusive engagement in which the client pays a portion of the fee upfront and commits to working with a single agency throughout the search, while contingency recruitment involves multiple agencies competing to fill a role with fees only payable on successful placement, typically used for less senior or more readily available talent.