Case Studies

When Bound, an innovative currency-risk fintech start-up, secured €6M in seed funding, they faced the challenge of rapidly scaling from a 10-person team. With ambitious revenue targets and plans for Series A funding, they needed a strategic recruitment partner who could deliver both quality and quantity across multiple disciplines.

A pioneering B2B software platform serving the agricultural sector needed to appoint their first Chief Product Officer. Operating across the UK and US, we conducted a rapid international search to secure exceptional product leadership talent during a period of significant venture capital investment.

Badoo, part of Bumble Inc., sought to strengthen their Digital team with a skilled Graphic Designer focused on the Bumble application. The role demanded a unique blend of creative expertise and B2C experience, along with the ability to maintain a hybrid working model in London. Our partnership delivered a diverse selection of candidates, leading to a successful placement that aligned perfectly with their collaborative culture.

Indie Campers, a leading campervan rentals business headquartered in Lisbon, is evolving into a comprehensive campervan and roadtrips marketplace. During a period of significant growth in the vacation rentals sector, they sought to expand their marketplace operations team, facing unique challenges in talent acquisition and relocation during the post-pandemic recovery.

InspirED, a global network of 70 schools across five continents, embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey in 2021. Alongside their existing operations, they launched Kings College Online to pioneer hybrid learning experiences, requiring rapid expansion of their marketing capabilities to support this strategic growth.

Canadian Series B healthcare platform Pomelo partnered with Propel to establish their UK presence. The key hire would spearhead product localisation and market entry strategy, requiring deep NHS experience and the ability to blend product management with go-to-market expertise.

A transformative probiotic supplement company needed to build their marketing capabilities following the appointment of a new CCO. We supported their evolution into a technology-led global wellness brand by securing three strategic marketing hires.

Alert Media, an Austin-based Emergency Communication Solutions platform, partnered with Propel to establish their first European presence in Dublin. What began as a search for a single global intelligence analyst evolved into building a complete local team, demonstrating both the adaptability of our approach and Alert Media's growing European ambitions.

Peloton, the revolutionary FitnessTech company known for its Bike and Tread products, partnered with Propel during their pre-IPO international-expansion. As they established their London presence to support global growth, Propel's expertise in scaling US businesses across the UK and Europe proved invaluable.