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Executive search
Senior leaders who have built and scaled in your industry.
xLabs Talent · Global recruitment
Hire exceptional people. Fast.
Specialist recruitment for Deep tech, Green tech, Space and Security, built for the agentic era. We speak your field and run on our own tooling and integrated systems, so your search starts on day one and moves fast, with crisp precision.
Deep techAI, robotics, science-led products
Green techEnergy, climate, sustainability
SpaceSatellites, launch, ground systems
SecurityCyber, defence, critical systems
Expert talentLeaders and specialists with real depth in frontier and sustainable tech.
Scale quicklyBuild whole specialist teams, not one hire at a time.
Enter new marketsLocal talent for your next country or emerging sector.
Our expertise
Built for complex, technical hiring.
No matter how specialised the role, we get it quickly. Hardware, software and operations, from first engineer to C-suite.
- Deep techAI, robotics, semiconductors and science-led products moving from lab to market.
- Green techRenewables, energy storage, e-mobility, climate and circular-economy companies.
- SpaceSatellite, launch, payload and ground-segment teams.
- SecurityCybersecurity, defence tech and critical-infrastructure specialists.
- Every roleHardware, software and operations.
Our services
One partner for your hiring needs.
Headhunting, digital sourcing and advice, matched to how fast you need to grow.
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Talent acquisition
Permanent specialist hires through headhunting and digital sourcing.
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Contract recruitment
Flexible experts for short- and long-term projects.
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Talent consulting
Advice on team design, hiring processes and employer brand.
A diverse talent pool, backed by active communities.
Candidates from many backgrounds, reached through the xLabs communities as well as the usual channels.
How we work
No extra steps. Just the right people.
- 1BriefOne call to understand the role, the team and the market.
- 2SourceHeadhunting, digital sourcing and our own networks, in parallel.
- 3AssessTechnical depth and culture fit, checked before you meet anyone.
- 4HireA shortlist, offer support and a smooth start.
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
What kinds of companies do you recruit for?
Deep tech, Green tech, Space and Security companies, from funded startups to global corporates, plus the investors and public bodies around them.
What does your process look like?
Brief, source, assess, hire. One kickoff call, then parallel headhunting and digital sourcing, technical and culture screening, and a curated shortlist.
How do you make sure candidates fit the culture?
We map your team, values and working style at the brief and test for them in every interview, alongside technical depth.
Can you share client success stories?
Yes. Case studies are available on request under NDA. Ask us in your first call.
How long does a search usually take?
Most specialist roles reach a shortlist in 2–3 weeks. Executive searches typically close in 6–10 weeks.
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