Navis provides market mappings for top executive search boutiques and investment firms.
Our Focus
Venture and Private Equity
(Early-stage up to 500m ARR)
Software Experts
Over 500 executive hires facilitated
Software Experts
Over 500 executive hires facilitated
European Specialists
Deep intel of local markets like UK, DACH, NL, etc.
European Specialists
Deep intel of local markets like UK, DACH, NL, etc.
Broad Functional Coverage
Board, CEOs, Go-to-Market, Product & Tech,...
The Navis Edge
Validated longlist in 5 days
the combination of our AI platform and human experts ensure you're never bogged down in manual research.
Over 80% candidate approval rating
a seasoned researcher vets the track record of every single candidate added to your project.
No extra overhead
skip the hefty AI investments or hiring a larger research team - use Navis on-demand as and when you need it.
90+ NPS
our clients love working with us and keep coming back for more.
Navis Research
- Always available when you need it
- Research support from an expert researcher
- Matched with specialists who understand your functions and subsectors
- Backed by bleeding edge AI technology for speed and precision
- Rapid turnaround - results ready within days instead of weeks
- Meticulously vetted Tier 1 and Tier 2 candidates per mapping
- Comprehensive market insights to drive confident decisions
Traditional Research
- Time consuming to hire
- Work to upskill
- Administrative burden to manage
- Shorter tenures
- Extremely expensive
- Manage expensive software stack
Never miss a pitch, longlist, or shortlist milestone because you're strapped for time.
I won a new search! I need to map all CTOs who have successfully grown a PE-backed SaaSbusiness to 100m+ ARR.
Help me prepare for this pitch. I need to know who the top CROs are in SMB SaaS in Germany by tomorrow.
I'm helping my client with succession planning. Identify all female leaders in the UK with previous RetailTech Board experience.
We don't take shortcuts.
AI is there to accelerate. Our expert Researchers are there to validate.
How it Works
- 1. Initial ConsultationWe clarify your role requirements, target market segment, and desired candidate persona.
- 2. AI-Powered Company TargetingOur platform scans extensive data sources to triangulate which companies to target.
- 3. AI-Powered MappingWe ensure we have full market coverage from the start and score each candidate with AI.
- 4. Expert ValidationSeasoned researchers refine the longlist, verifying track records and company contexts.
- 5. Tailored DeliverablesReceive detailed profiles and market insights to guide immediate outreach.
- 6. Ongoing SupportAs your search evolves, we adapt quickly to new specs or client feedback.
Scale yourself. Scale your number of searches.
Case Studies
A dynamic Munich-based startup was looking for a VP of Global Operations & Customer Success to drive operational excellence and build a world-class customer care function to support its rapid growth.
Approach
Using AI-driven insights, we analyzed relevant companies in industries such as E-Mobility, Fleet Management, E-Commerce, and Top Tier Consulting to guide our search strategy. Within one week, we defined the candidate archetype, systematically mapped top talent across Germany, and applied creative sourcing tactics to broaden reach. Shortlisted candidates were presented seamlessly via the Navis platform.
Results
We identified the hired candidate within the first 2 days of the project. Within 7 days, Navis’ expert Talent Consultants covered 55+ target companies across Germany and identified 75+ top candidates. We delivered comprehensive research along with actionable recommendations and insights to support decision-making throughout the process.
Working in close collaboration with The Big Search, we supported a PE-backed B2B SaaS company in Germany with over €50M ARR and 350+ employees.
Approach
Our team crafted tailored search strategies for each role—Chief Sales Officer, VP Engineering, VP Product, VP Business Development, VP People, Head of Talent Acquisition, and Senior Talent Acquisition Manager—delivering high-quality candidates with speed, precision, and consistency.
Results
For each role, Navis team identified the hired candidate in less than a week.
A Berlin-based board advisory and search firm focused on top female leadership was tasked with finding a Supervisory Board Member for a German consumer tech scale-up—a rare profile combining US digital expertise with European business ties.
Approach
We built a tailored search strategy and conducted deep research across the US and Europe, focusing on media, entertainment, gaming, e-commerce, and EdTech—mapping top talent in the US, creatively sourcing from Europe, and identifying a shortlist of hand-picked candidates.
Results
We identified the hired candidate just 5 days after kick-off. Our research uncovered 45 top-tier candidates and over 120 additional prospects, delivering not only a standout hire but also rich market and talent insights to support future strategic decisions.
A leading boutique search firm in the commodities space was looking for a Chief Technical Officer for the trading arm of a major Asian conglomerate.
Approach
Navis built a global search strategy targeting Oil & Energy, Trading, Consulting, and Hedge Fund sectors, mapping senior tech talent across London, Geneva, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore to deliver a shortlist of hand-picked candidates.
Results
The search covered 73 multinational companies and resulted in 76 high-quality candidates, including over 45 top-tier profiles—ensuring a strong, diverse talent pool for this highly specialized role.
I’ve worked with Navis twice, and they consistently impress. Unlike most search partners, they don’t go for low-hanging fruit or cut corners—their iterative, in-depth approach delivers quality over quantity, especially on nuanced or hard-to-fill roles, which is why Navis is my go-to partner.
We were excited to try Navis [...] the calibration list included profiles that were spot-on and had seen the exact scale journey we want [...] thanks a lot to Navis for the fantastic search.
Working with Navis was very effective and it helped us speed up our research process. We appreciated and enjoyed their professional support.
Navis has been a spectacular partner for us – I’ve worked with many research teams in the past, but the quality and quantity of candidates they provide are truly unparalleled.
I’m impressed at how attentive and knowledgeable they are. Having them on side has given me time back to spend on what I love doing most: working through problems with my clients and talking to great candidates.
The team at Navis have always been a great search partner to work with, helping make our assignments more efficient and targeted. They always take the time to get to know the detailed requirements of the role and are quick to find great candidates in the market for us to reach out to.
The Navis team were very professional and clearly knew the market intimately. They delivered high quality candidates, very quickly, and went above and beyond with the additional market insights they delivered.
The quality of research and pace at which they operate makes running an independent search consultancy highly effective.
They provided me with 30 candidates within less than 2 weeks at a quality above my expectations. […] Absolutely great value for money - at a record pace and high quality. Just what I needed without any additional baggage - highly recommended.
