Halian Ltd

Halian Ltd is a UK-based global recruitment and workforce solutions provider specializing in technology, digital, engineering, and life sciences sectors, connecting businesses with top talent efficiently. Founded in 1996 in St Albans, UK, Halian Ltd provides recruitment and workforce solutions across various sectors. The company has not undergone significant changes in its business strategy or operations and does not operate as a subsidiary of a parent company. Halian has engaged in 2 deals to date and was recently acquired by Twenty 20 Capital, although financial terms were not disclosed.

Halian specializes in recruitment and workforce solutions, connecting businesses with top talent across technology, digital, engineering, and life sciences sectors. Their offerings include permanent and contract recruitment, managed services, outsourced payroll, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and executive search solutions tailored to client operational needs. They serve a diverse clientele, including startups and established enterprises in energy, telecom, government, finance, and healthcare, with operations in Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, focusing on regions like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, and the UK. Halian generates revenue through structured B2B agreements, providing recruitment services typically based on successful candidate placements.

Their pricing models include retained searches for executive roles and contingent fees for general staffing. Specific pricing details are not disclosed, but their services span managed recruitment and executive search, with tailored pricing plans based on engagement complexity and duration. Halian Ltd is strategizing future growth through the development of new products and services aimed at enhancing recruitment processes. They plan to expand into new geographic markets, particularly in regions with high demand for skilled talent, although specific target markets and timelines have not been disclosed.

In April 2026, NES Fircroft, a portfolio company of AEA Investors and Equistone Partners Europe, acquired Halian Ltd from Twenty 20 Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed.