Stephen Bartlett, best known for his role on BBC’s Dragons’ Den and host of the Diary of a CEO podcast, has announced an investment in Chapter 2, a technology-based talent and recruitment company.
This move aims to transform the legacy recruitment industry and provide faster and more cost-effective recruitment solutions to companies globally.
Founded by Leo Harrison in 2020, Chapter 2 addresses the inefficiencies of traditional recruitment models by providing scalable talent solutions that combine the flexibility of an agency with the cultural insight of an in-house team. The company’s innovative approach is built around three core pillars: people, process and technology, and is designed to meet the unique needs of each client. High-profile clients such as John Lewis and Bumble have already benefited from Chapter 2’s impressive 248% CAGR.
Stephen Bartlett’s investment is driven by a shared vision to modernize the recruitment landscape. Bartlett commented: “Hiring a great group of people is the single most important goal of any company aiming to be great. Traditional recruitment firms are often expensive, culturally incompatible and out of touch. Chapter 2, led by the exceptional Leo Harrison, is designed to fix these issues. This partnership is not only to support my company’s talent needs at Flight Group but also to support high-potential companies around the world.”
Chapter 2’s global presence spans the UK, US, South Africa, India and Germany, positioning it to deliver world-class talent solutions across markets. By joining Bartlett’s commercial ecosystem, Chapter 2 aims to enhance its service offering and accelerate growth for top-tier companies.
“The recruitment and talent acquisition industry is ripe for change. Attracting and retaining the top 0.1% of talent is an increasing challenge in today’s market. As Global COO of OLIVER, I recognized the need for a more effective recruitment solution, which led to the creation of Chapter 2. With Stephen’s support, we will expand our reach and ensure we deliver a top-tier talent solution that delivers unparalleled results for our clients,” said Leo Harrison, CEO and Founder of Chapter 2.
