Blair West Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth
Blair West, is pleased to announce that it has secured a strategic investment from Northstar Ventures.
This funding marks a significant milestone in Blair West’s journey, allowing us to further solidify our position as a trusted search and recruitment partner for high-growth and private equity-backed companies.
Founded in 2019 by David Blair and Simon West, Blair West has quickly become a trusted name in the recruitment industry, known for our deep understanding of the challenges faced by investors, private equity-backed businesses, and ambitious companies poised for growth. Headquartered in Newcastle Upon-Tyne, our team of industry experts combines a wealth of practical knowledge with a sophisticated approach to matching ambitious individuals with high-growth businesses.
Our CEO, David Blair commented on the investment, saying: “Northstar were one of our first clients when we established the business five and a half years ago and have been a loyal customer ever since, so we’re very much looking forward to working with them in a different context. We’re proud of the growth that we’ve achieved over the past five years, which has only been possible because we’ve consistently invested in our people and in our infrastructure. The investment from Northstar will enable us to continue making those investments, strengthening our proposition to our high-growth clients.”
Blair West intends to use the investment to support our ambitious and strategic plans, following a repositioning of our service as a leader in solely executive search and finance recruitment. This includes expanding our team further and continuing our investment in cutting-edge technology that will improve our service offering.
Naomi Allen Seales, Investment Manager at Northstar Ventures, expressed confidence in the partnership and Blair West’s future: “We are really pleased to make our first investment into Blair West. We have dealt with them for a while now and we have a lot of confidence in the way they operate. We know that they have exciting plans which we are sure they will execute very well, and we will be watching their progress with interest and supporting their endeavours all the way.”
Blair West remains committed to supporting high-growth businesses by offering strategic guidance and search solutions to build senior leadership teams and robust finance departments that drive and sustain growth. As we continue to expand, our focus remains on delivering informed recruitment solutions that align with the unique challenges and opportunities faced by our clients.
