Tidemark Talent Solutions

What Tidemark Talent Solutions does

Tidemark Talent Solutions is a privately held platform company based in Hoboken, New Jersey that acquires and scales specialist firms across the human capital value chain — executive search, staffing, advisory, and leadership development. The company positions itself as a platform (explicitly "not a roll-up") that invests capital and provides shared back-office infrastructure (finance, operations, technology, marketing, strategy) while preserving operational autonomy and brand identity at each portfolio company. Its stated thesis targets owners of high-quality specialist talent firms who prioritize long-term value creation over short-term exit pressure, and the company engages those owners through direct, relationship-driven outreach.

The current portfolio comprises two wholly-owned operating brands. Stevenson is a global executive search and talent solutions firm focused on placing high-impact leaders in the life sciences sector, with additional offerings in interim executives, talent pipelining, board advisory, and executive coaching. Haven is a tailored leadership and talent development services firm offering one-on-one executive and team coaching, immersive leadership development programs, and strategic HR advisory. Both brands retain their original websites (stevensonsearch.com and havenhumanassets.com) and brand identity post-acquisition.

The company employs between 51 and 100 people across the platform and portfolio. Leadership consists of CEO Larry Dolinko, whose background spans talent, leadership, and operating company growth, and Vice President of Finance Frank Abrignani, who leads the centralized finance function for the operating companies. Tidemark generates returns through the performance of its portfolio companies rather than through direct client billing at the platform level, and pricing or contract terms are not publicly disclosed. No funding rounds, investors, or financial metrics are disclosed in source materials.

Name

Tidemark Talent Solutions

Legal name

Tidemark Talent Solutions

Website

https://tidemarktalent.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tidemark Talent Solutions is a Hoboken-based private platform company that acquires and scales specialist human capital firms across executive search, leadership development, and advisory, providing shared infrastructure while preserving each portfolio brand's operational independence. Current portfolio includes Stevenson (life sciences executive search) and Haven (executive coaching and HR advisory).

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoboken

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Investment Returns: Tidemark generates returns by acquiring specialist human capital firms and providing shared infrastructure (finance, operations, technology, marketing, strategy) while maintaining their operational independence. The platform creates value by combining specialist firms to form a broader total talent solution spanning from talent identification to development and advisory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Tidemark Talent Solutions is a human capital investment and operating platform that acquires and scales specialist firms across the talent lifecycle, from search and staffing to advisory and leadership development. It provides shared infrastructure (finance, operations, technology, marketing, strategy) to its portfolio companies while preserving their operational independence and culture. End-client services are delivered through its portfolio brands, Stevenson (executive search for life sciences) and Haven (leadership and talent development).

Product overview

Tidemark Talent Solutions is a human capital investment platform that acquires and scales specialist firms across the talent lifecycle, from search and staffing to advisory and leadership development. The platform comprises two acquired brands: Stevenson (executive search and talent solutions for the life sciences sector) and Haven (leadership and talent development services). Tidemark provides shared infrastructure, finance, operations, technology, marketing, and strategy resources while maintaining autonomy at the operating company level, creating a connected platform for talent strategy, acquisition, and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stevenson A global executive search and talent solutions firm under the Tidemark platform, focused on placing high-impact leaders in the life sciences sector. Offers on-demand talent solutions including project leaders and interim executives, talent pipelining, board advisory, and executive coaching to support long-term leadership development and strategic talent planning.
• Haven A leadership and talent development services firm under the Tidemark platform, offering one-on-one executive and team coaching, immersive leadership development programs, and strategic HR advisory to align people strategies with business goals for long-term growth and success.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StevensoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA global executive search and talent solutions firm focused on placing high-impact leaders in the life sciences sector. Stevenson offers on-demand talent solutions including project leaders and interim executives, talent pipelining, board advisory, and executive coaching to support long-term leadership development and strategic talent planning. It operates as a portfolio company under the Tidemark platform.
• HavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA tailored leadership and talent development services firm offering one-on-one executive and team coaching, immersive leadership development programs, and strategic HR advisory to align people strategies with business goals. It operates as a portfolio company under the Tidemark platform, supporting long-term growth and success for individuals and teams.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boyden: Global executive search firm with extensive life sciences practice; comparable to Stevenson's specialist search offering inside the Tidemark platform.
• Development Dimensions International (DDI): Global leadership development and talent analytics firm; comparable to Haven's executive coaching and leadership development programs within Tidemark's portfolio.
• N2Growth: Executive search and leadership development firm combining search, coaching, and advisory — directly comparable to the Stevenson-plus-Haven service bundle under Tidemark.
• Acacia Holdings: PE-backed platform that acquires and partners with executive search and talent advisory firms. Closest analog to Tidemark's buy-and-build human capital platform model.
• DHR Global: Global executive search firm with strong life sciences practice and a roll-up-style growth history; closely mirrors Stevenson's positioning within Tidemark.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Large public talent consulting firm spanning executive search, leadership development, and HR advisory — directly mirrors the combined Stevenson/Haven service mix under Tidemark's platform.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with overlapping services to Stevenson's search practice and broader human capital offerings comparable to Tidemark's portfolio.
• Spencer Stuart: Major global executive search and leadership advisory firm; competes directly with Stevenson for senior life sciences placements and overlaps Haven's board and executive advisory work.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with dedicated life sciences and CEO advisory practices, directly comparable to Stevenson's vertical focus within Tidemark.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with deep sector practices; comparable in scale and service mix to the combined offerings aggregated under Tidemark's platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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