● 270+ Global Clients · 97% NPS

Retained Executive Search & Talent Acquisition India & USA

Most companies don't lose talent wars on salary. They lose because they move too slowly. By the time your job post gets shortlisted, top candidates have three offers in hand.

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270+

Global Clients

97%

NPS Score

95%

Offer Acceptance

30d

Avg. Time-to-Hire

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Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

“

Talhive is a wonderful agency that handled the hiring of our junior and senior-level engineers flawlessly. They were responsive, respectful, and diligent. They helped us find the perfect candidates in a very brief timeframe.

Samanyou Garg

CEO, Writesonic

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Talhive has a very professional team of recruiters who have been a pleasure to work with. They quickly understood our requirements and delivered high-quality candidate profiles in very short time. Thanks to them, we could fill a key position within 4 weeks.

Nikhil Jain

Head of Product, ketteQ

Our Services

What We Deliver

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Executive Search

Retained model, 12-month guarantee.

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Startup Talent Acquisition

Scale without sacrificing quality.

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India Remote Team Build

Access India's deep tech talent pool.

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RPO & Embedded Hiring

We act as your talent function.

The Challenge

Hiring the Right Talent Isn't Easy

Market Clamor

Standing out amongst other recruiters is a challenge. With hundreds of agencies pitching the same tired database, your roles become invisible to the talent that matters.

Talent Juggler

Quality candidates juggle multiple job offers simultaneously. Without a compelling pitch and a fast process, they accept a competitor's offer before you've finished scheduling the second interview.

Time Management

Filtering applications to find quality candidates is time-consuming. The average hiring manager spends 13+ hours per week on recruitment admin alone — time stolen from work that actually moves the business.

Why It Matters

The Talent Gap Is a Strategic Risk

70%

of the global workforce is passive — they are not on job boards and will never see your posting.

92%

of job loyalty hinges on an excellent employer brand. Poor positioning loses candidates before the first call.

75%

of hiring costs are spent recovering from bad hires. One wrong placement costs 3–6× the annual salary.

58%

of candidates decline offers due to poor hiring experiences. Your process is your product.

Our Approach

Talhive: Hiring Streamlined

Talhive operates on a retained model — we put skin in the game, work exclusively on your brief, and deliver pre-vetted shortlists of 3–5 A-players within 10 business days. We cover executive search, technology hiring, product & design, and marketing & sales across India, the US, and Southeast Asia.

The Pillars of Talhive Partnership

Specialised Recruitment Desks

Vertical-specialist teams — not generalist recruiters juggling 20 functions at once.

Vast Curated Talent Pool

20,000+ pre-vetted professionals across tech, product, design, sales, data, AI, and finance.

Streamlined Process

Our 8-step methodology ensures swift hires without sacrificing quality. Average: 30 days.

1:5 Hiring Ratio

Maximum 5 candidates per role. Every profile is shortlisted, not just sourced.

Detailed Candidate Synopsis

Full synopsis with background, motivations, culture fit, and technical evaluation.

CDQ Methodology

Career Discovery Questionnaire explores trajectory, aspirations, and skills beyond the CV.

12-Month Guarantee

If the placed candidate leaves within 12 months, we re-run the search at no additional fee.

Our 8-Step Process

Initiate Agreement

Formalise the search mandate and raise the retainer invoice, securing exclusive focus.

Stakeholder Discovery

Deep-dive into the role — intricacies, team dynamics, culture, compensation, success metrics.

Search Manifesto

Detailed search brief documenting everything discussed — our blueprint for sourcing.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Precise person specification for targeted headhunting, not a generic job description.

Candidate Discovery

CDQ process uncovers motivations, aspirations, and interests far beyond the CV.

Synopsis & Evaluation

Shortlisted candidates receive detailed technical evaluations and comprehensive synopses.

Interview Coordination

We manage all interview stages, candidate experience, and extend the offer with full negotiation support.

Close & Guarantee

Post-offer engagement, onboarding support, and project sign-off with our 12-month guarantee.

From the Founders

"I treat every hire as a revenue multiplier, not a headcount filler."

Som Nautiyal

CEO · Strategic Talent Architect

12+ years · 25+ funded startups scaled · B2B GTM hiring advisor

"Great delivery is not speed alone — it's predictable performance under pressure."

Pratik Mokashi

COO · Zero-to-One Team Builder

Scaled delivery from 0 to 120+ tech specialists · SLA-backed metrics

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talhive and how does it work?+

Talhive is a retained executive search and talent acquisition firm. We work on a retained model, which means we take on a limited number of mandates at a time and dedicate senior recruiters to each search. We cover technology, product & design, marketing & sales, and executive roles across India and the US.

How long does it take to get a shortlist?+

For most roles we deliver a shortlist of 3–5 pre-vetted candidates within 10 business days of briefing. For senior executive searches the timeline is 2–4 weeks, depending on role complexity and market availability.

What industries does Talhive specialise in?+

Talhive focuses on technology, product & design, marketing & revenue, and executive leadership roles. Our client base includes funded startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprise firms across fintech, SaaS, climate tech, and consumer tech.

Does Talhive work on contingency or retainer?+

We primarily work on a retained basis, which means clients pay a portion of the fee upfront. This model ensures we prioritise your search and deliver higher-quality candidates faster than contingency agencies.

Which cities and geographies does Talhive cover?+

Talhive covers all major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Chennai. We also have a dedicated USA practice covering tech hubs and executive searches in Chicago, Houston, and Washington DC.