PRIVATE EQUITY TALENT REPORT
1H 2026
Software & SaaS
Go-to-Market
Leadership Trends
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Over the past decade Bespoke Partners has transformed the leadership of hundreds of private equity portfolio companies.
More than 90% of the most active software and SaaS investors in the US trust Bespoke for mission critical executive recruiting.
Our unparalleled network of more than 100,000 top executives across the sector gives us unique insight into talent trends.
Bespoke Partners has been a leader in GTM executive placements for PE-backed Software and SaaS firms for over 10 years.
Backed by our team’s 525+ GTM placements, 85+ assisted exits, $57.4B+ in enterprise value created, and a 9.6/10 average client satisfaction score, this report outlines how GTM leadership is evolving as we move into 2026.
Topics discussed:
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GTM C-Suite and SVP/VP Recruitment & Retention Trends
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Compensation Expectations
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Candidate Preferences
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GTM Market Trends
Track record for this Practice:
525+
Number of GTM Placements
85+
Number of Exits assisted
$57.4B+
Enterprise Value Created
9.6
client satisfaction
<100
Average days to close
Our leaders in this practice:
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