TalentoHC Acquires R2 Global
February 14, 2025 – Talento Human Capital has acquired R2 Global, a highly respected technology recruitment and staffing firm known for its niche expertise across cloud & data, business systems, and e-commerce. Hunt Scanlon Ventures, based in Greenwich, Conn., served as an advisor on the deal. This strategic move will expand TalentoHC’s existing footprint in the technology sector and launch, as well as strengthen, its technology search & staffing service lines. “The combination of TalentoHC’s talent acquisition expertise with R2’s deep technical focus marks an exciting new chapter for both organizations,” said Juan Gaitan, CEO of TalentoHC, based in Coral Gables, FL. “R2’s agile approach to technology staffing and recruiting aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver tailored recruitment solutions. Together, as R2 Powered by Talento, we are positioned to become a premier go-to partner for IT talent and innovation,” he added.
Scaling for Growth
“TalentoHC and R2 Global customers will benefit tremendously from the portfolio of human capital offerings that the combined organizations now provide,” said Scott A. Scanlon, CEO and co-founder of Hunt Scanlon Ventures.
“TalentoHC can now take these solutions to a wider market and scale them to meet the growing demand for integrated talent solutions that eliminate the friction caused by multiple vendors serving the same customers,” he added. “This is a firm that has been built to operate as an extension of an HR department, but with the results-orientation and high caliber execution of a top-tier professional services firm,” he noted.
“Value-creation with a multi-function, multi-service approach that is customer-centric creates a new level of integration that the marketplace is ripe for,” said HSV managing director Drew Seaman. “Simply put, this deal brings fresh leadership, refined expertise, and deeper capabilities that will set the stage for tremendous growth in a consolidating industry.” Since its inception in 2017, TalentoHC has consistently doubled its revenues year-over-year.
“With expansive services across cloud and data platforms, business systems, and e-commerce, R2 Powered by Talento brings a wonderful blend of solutions to market,” noted Mr. Scanlon. “This includes hiring for specialized roles in cloud engineering, data analytics and infrastructure; offering expertise across ERP systems, CRM platforms, and business process automation; and recruitment solutions for front-end and back-end development, architecture, and omnichannel strategies,” he said.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K., R2 Global focuses on technology recruiting for the technology & software, higher education & research, financial services, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries. The firm has conducted 950 placements since its founding. Key clients include Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), Yale University and Champion Sportswear, among many others.
Growth Funding Round
“Joining forces with TalentoHC provides a tremendous opportunity to amplify what we’ve built,” said R2 Global partner team members Ryan Best, Chris Gath and Archie Hughes. “Under the banner of R2 Powered by Talento, we will continue to serve our clients and candidates with the same dedication and expertise, now with expanded resources and a broader global network,” they added.
“This acquisition is a major win for Ryan, Chris and Archie,” said Mr. Seaman. “R2 Global customers will now gain access to TalentoHC’s broader suite of business-focused services and a stellar roster of clients. The expansion possibilities are endless.”
The acquisition of R2 Global – TalentoHC’s first outside the U.S. – comes on the heels of TalentoHC’s recent round of growth funding, said Mr. Scanlon. “With all the proper pieces in place now, Juan and his team are positioned to scale operations much more broadly across key growth industries like technology and information systems,” he said. R2 Global, noted Mr. Scanlon, brings a team of 35 associates.
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As part of TalentoHC, U.K.-based R2 Global will become a key lever in the U.S. firm’s technology business unit, enabling TalentoHC to leverage its already extensive reach into human capital solutions. “The combined team is committed to delivering exceptional value to organizations seeking senior IT talent, as well as professionals looking for their next career opportunity in cloud engineering, software development, e-commerce, ERP, CRM, data science/AI, and more,” said Mr. Gaitan.
Recent Acquisition
Just a few weeks ago, TalentoHC acquired The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing, with Hunt Scanlon Ventures serving as an advisor to both organizations.
“The PeterSan transaction fits in well with our platform strategy as we build onto our customer-centric model and expand our industry and functional vertical focus,” said Mr. Gaitan. The intersection of these two approaches, he said, “will create opportunities for continued growth and value for our customers, candidates, associates and shareholders.”
TalentoHCM Acquires De Forest Search
TalentoHCM has acquired De Forest Search, a Los Angeles-based executive search firm known for its 28-year history with Fortune 500 companies in consumer products, media and entertainment, alongside deep functional experience in sales, marketing, creative, product, ecommerce, human resources, finance and supply chain. Together, the combined organizations offer a broader human capital services menu and are projected to grow to $1 billion in revenue by 2030. Hunt Scanlon Ventures, based in Greenwich, Conn., facilitated the introduction and transaction. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are thrilled to bring the deep industry & functional expertise of the Los Angeles team into the TalentoHCM platform to continue to obsess over delivering innovative customer experiences,” said Juan Gaitan, CEO of TalentoHCM. “Today’s customers need more from their partners. Our combined executive, management, and professional recruiting offerings as well as contingent workforce solutions bring tremendous capabilities to today’s HR and business leaders.”
“The acquisition of The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing creates a significant new growth lane for TalentoHC,” said Mr. Scanlon, who along with Mr. Seaman facilitated the transaction. “This merger brings together The PeterSan Group’s decades-long expertise in legal recruitment with TalentoHC’s broad human capital solutions,” said Mr. Seaman.
Established in 1994, The PeterSan Group has grown to a team of 24 professionals specializing in executive search, management & professional recruiting, and interim legal staffing for Fortune 500 companies, Am Law 200 firms, and boutique firms. Through the new partnership, The PeterSan Group will operate as the key growth platform of an expanding TalentoLegal business unit. In partnership with TalentoHC, TalentoLegal will provide expertise in areas including information technology, human resources, marketing, sales, supply chain, finance and many other industry-specific functions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
