We help VC-backed startups hire world-class finance leaders

Our founders have made placements at 200+ VC backed companies

years of combined experience

day average time to fill

success rate on retained searches

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Introduction

The most finance-focused executive search firm for VC- backed startups.

After 25+ years of working exclusively with CFOs, VPs Finance, and Controllers, we’ve built real relationships with the leaders who matter. Our network isn’t a database, it’s a living ecosystem we’re in constant conversation with.

That’s why our searches rarely start cold. When VCs and founders retain us, we’re tapping into a community we already know intimately — people we’ve championed, advised, and placed before. And because every search is led directly by one of our co-founders, clients get tailored, partner-led support from day one. No handoffs. Just deep expertise, total commitment, and a proven track record of placing Finance leaders who drive results.

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Client Overview

Trusted by top-tier VCs, founders, and finance leaders.

We’ve built long-standing relationships with some of the most respected VC’s. Our reputation is rooted in trust, transparency, and consistent delivery – which is why the best in the business turn to us when it matters most.

Our Impact

We track long-term outcomes, not short term hires.

We measure success by the long-term value our finance leaders bring - not just filling a role. These outcomes reflect our commitment to placing leaders who drive sustained growth and strategic success for years to come. The finance leaders our partners have placed have gone on to:

B+

Raise over $4B+ in
funding

Lead 12 exits

Lead 26 acquisitions
(M&A)

Achieve average
tenure of 2.9+ years

Our Speed

Built for urgency. Backed by precision. Powered by hustle.

Our Team

We partner with you to understand your unique challenges and develop tailored solutions that drive results. Our expertise helps you overcome obstacles, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve your goals.

Meet the Team

Testimonials

"Ember Search quickly proved to be an invaluable partner. They understood our business, moved fast, and surfaced strong, relevant candidates right away. Thanks to their deep network and focus, we were able to make a key finance hire in record time following our Series B."

Asa Block | COO @ Near Space Labs

"Thanks to Ember Search's extensive network, we were quickly able to consider a number of high caliber finance leaders. Their guidance and deep industry knowledge helped us shape the role, calibrate compensation, and close the hire efficiently. They ran a focused, consultative process that led to a strong outcome."

Uday Singh | Co-Founder @ ThreadBeast

"Dan and Theo moved with a sense of urgency and were so much further up the curve than other recruiters I've worked with. The process was smooth sailing from start to finish, and the communication throughout was consistent and top-notch."

Austin Harris | Chief Financial Officer @ Firehook

"We had a great experience working with Ember Search. They really understood our industry and what we needed in a CFO. The process moved quickly thanks to their network, and we're thrilled with the person we ultimately hired."