Public Search and Kasparov Finance & BI united to drive shared growth
The recruitment agencies Public Search and Kasparov Finance & BI are joining forces and will move forward together. Bolster Investment Partners, already a shareholder in Public Search, has also acquired a stake in Kasparov Finance & BI as part of this collaboration. Jasper van Eck, founder of Kasparov, will become a co-owner of Public Search. Both companies will continue to operate under their own names.
This merger creates an organization with more than 200 employees and a combined annual revenue of approximately 60 million euros. While Public Search and Kasparov Finance & BI offer similar services, they serve different target markets. Public Search primarily focuses on the public sector, while Kasparov Finance & BI operates in the private sector. This strategic collaboration opens up new opportunities for both parties.
A valuable addition
Since their founding, both organizations have focused on quality, specialization, and sustainable relationships. “This is a fantastic step for Public Search,” says Karin Berkhout, General Director of Public Search. “Kasparov Finance & BI is strong in the areas of data, business intelligence (BI), and ESG, which aligns well with the needs of our clients. Additionally, Kasparov Finance & BI offers very extensive training programs, which is a great addition for our employees. While the two organizations do not overlap, new opportunities will arise for our employees, which will also benefit our clients.”
Jasper van Eck, founder and CEO of Kasparov Finance & BI, adds: “Since 2010, Kasparov Finance & BI has grown rapidly. Now is the right time to continue that growth together with Public Search. We connected from the very beginning; our collaboration is about more than just merging. The merger with Public Search marks a new phase of growth, benefiting not only our employees but also our clients, thanks to the organization’s comprehensive offerings—from the deployment of young professionals to Senior Executives and complete solutions in areas such as data, BI, and ESG.”
Strong growth ambitions
Public Search and Kasparov Finance & BI have strong growth ambitions. According to Berkhout and Van Eck, doubling revenue and the workforce in the coming years, both through autonomous growth and strategic acquisitions, is within reach. Berkhout states: “The demand for talent is still very high, even though the job market is tight. As a combined organization, we offer more strength and stability.” Van Eck adds: “Nationwide coverage provides additional growth opportunities as we continue to focus on our specialization in finance, offering interesting, high-quality assignments, and collaborating with top clients in both the public and private sectors. This focus allows us to further improve our services and strengthen our market position.”
With this strategic move, Public Search and Kasparov Finance & BI strengthen their position in the employment services market, ready to achieve their growth ambitions and better serve their clients.
Robbert van Kampen, Investment Director at Bolster, says: “By focusing on quality and content, Public Search and Kasparov Finance & BI have built a strong market position over the past few years. For both organizations, merging is an important step, creating nationwide coverage as the leading provider of Finance, BI, and ESG professionals for both the corporate world and the public sector. We look forward to further collaboration with both teams.”