Achieve Professionals and Achieve Hospitality secure six-figure investment from NEL Fund Managers to accelerate growth

Achieve Professionals and Achieve Hospitality have secured a six-figure investment from NEL Fund Managers to fast-track growth and strengthen their positions in the professional services and luxury hospitality recruitment markets.

How the investment will make a difference

This six-figure funding from NEL Fund Managers will be used to drive real operational improvements that directly benefit clients, candidates and the team.

Hiring specialist consultants across both agencies to improve response times, increase capacity on active roles and ensure we maintain the highest level of service as demand grows
Investing in recruitment technology to speed up search and selection, improve candidate targeting and streamline internal workflows, helping deliver with greater accuracy and efficiency
Entering new markets where we’re already seeing growing demand, including international private households, boutique firms in finance and legal, and hospitality groups expanding into new territories
Strengthening client partnerships through dedicated account management, enabling proactive communication, valuable market insights and long-term hiring support
Developing the team through structured training and progression opportunities that deepen sector knowledge and strengthen relationships with the professionals and businesses they support

Lewis Clennell, co-founder and managing director, said: "This investment gives us the capacity to continue delivering fast, high-quality results in competitive markets.

"Whether it's filling a CFO role in two weeks or placing a private chef within 48 hours, our clients expect speed and precision.

"We’re investing to meet that demand at scale."

Molly Teasdale, co-founder and managing director, added: "Our team has built its reputation on trust, knowledge and speed.

"With NEL’s backing, we can grow in a way that protects what makes us different, while opening up new opportunities to work with clients and candidates we couldn’t reach before."

Why NEL backed the business

NEL Fund Managers invested in Achieve after recognising strong year-on-year growth, a clear focus on specialist hiring and increasing demand across both the professional services and luxury hospitality markets.

The team’s ability to deliver on complex, high-value roles both in the UK and internationally showed real potential for further expansion.

The funding comes from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, which is operated by the British Business Bank.

About Achieve Professionals

Achieve Professionals specialises in permanent recruitment across finance, HR, legal and executive roles.

Known for its consultative, insight-led approach, the team works with scaling businesses, private equity firms and private family offices across the UK and internationally.

Visit Achieve Professionals | Work with Us | Meet the Team

About Achieve Hospitality
Achieve Hospitality delivers high-calibre recruitment for private households, boutique hotels, luxury villas, resorts and hospitality groups worldwide.

From estate managers to executive chefs, the team places trusted talent in roles where discretion, service and experience are critical.

Visit Achieve Hospitality | Work with Us | Meet the Team

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