The associate hire is one of the most consequential decisions a venture capital firm makes. This article sets out what…


When Should a Venture Capital Firm Hire a CFO?
It is one of the most common questions we hear from venture capital GPs in the UK: when is the…
Simon Roderick

Venture Capital Salary Benchmarking – 2026
We’re delighted to shared with you our 2026 Venture Capital Salary Benchmarking report. Our latest salary survey provides an overview…
Fram Search

Q2 Market Update – Fram’s Sales & Marketing practice
The overall picture is one that still calls for cautious optimism. The challenges are ongoing, but so too are the…
Chloe Tillman

Hiring an Investor Relations Professional in a Venture Capital Firm
For venture capital firms, the decision to hire an investor relations professional is rarely straightforward. Getting it wrong is costly…
Simon Roderick

Operational Alpha in UK Venture Capital 2026 – Report
This short report explores how venture firms are adapting to a slower liquidity cycle and more fragmented fundraising environment.…
Fram Search

More for Less: The Leadership Challenge Across Financial Services – Market Update March 26
As 2026 begins, one theme appears consistently in conversations across several parts of financial services. Whether speaking with wealth managers,…
Simon Roderick

Leadership in UK Venture Capital in a More Selective Market
The UK venture capital market in early 2026 feels markedly different from the defensive tone of recent years. In this…
Simon Roderick

Experienced VC Recruiters Working Across the UK
As experienced VC recruiters working nationwide, we spend our time understanding where genuine capability sits. Our role is to interpret…
Simon Roderick

Strengthening Distribution Before Launching a New Strategy
Launching a new strategy is often seen as a product decision. In asset management and venture capital, however, it is…
Simon Roderick

Understanding the current venture capital landscape in the UK
The UK venture capital market remains strong, although it is evolving. Firms that respond thoughtfully to these trends will be…
Simon Roderick

Capital, tax incentives and the strategic value of talent
The recent Budget has created momentum across EIS and placed renewed focus on the sustainability of VCT structures. For firms…
