hyrUP, an award-winning executive search and recruiting firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and operations, announced the acquisition of Evolve Partners, a national boutique search firm known for its high-touch approach to executive recruiting. The deal strengthens hyrUP’s nationwide footprint and deepens its focus on high-caliber finance and leadership talent.
Founded in 2011, Evolve Partners has built a strong reputation for guiding growth-stage companies through critical finance and accounting hires. As part of the acquisition, Founder and President Kate Brogden will join hyrUP’s leadership team, bringing more than 15 years of executive search experience and a track record of developing strategic hiring partnerships. She will be joined by top-producing recruiter Lexi Rawlings.
hyrUP said the integration will enhance its ability to support companies undergoing expansion, transformation, and transaction-driven change. The combined platform will offer a more tailored, technology-enabled approach to executive search, leveraging hyrUP’s AI-driven sourcing tools alongside an experienced recruiting team.
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“Over the past 14 years, Evolve Partners has built a reputation for helping growth-stage companies secure world-class finance and accounting talent to accelerate scale and success. Joining forces with hyrUP allows us to further scale that impact, offering clients the same trusted partnership they know, now with expanded reach, resources, and expertise.”
Kate Brogden, Founder and President of Evolve Partners
“Our mission has always been to combine speed, precision, and partnership in how we help companies hire. Evolve Partners shares our values and commitment to providing an elevated client experience. Together, we’re creating a more tailored, technology-enabled approach to executive and direct hire search that meets the evolving needs of our clients.”
“The integration of Evolve Partners enhances hyrUP’s ability to serve companies undergoing growth, transformation, and transaction-driven change. This is another step toward our vision of being the go-to partner for organizations seeking exceptional finance and leadership talent.”
Andrew Feldman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of hyrUP
“We’re excited about the future of hyrUP’s growth plan as we continue expanding our talent solutions nationwide. The addition of Evolve Partners strengthens our ability to deliver a more strategic, relationship-driven experience for our clients and candidates.”
George Graves, Co-Founder of hyrUP
