Recruitment in the private equity sector is showing increasing signs of pick-up, with two mid-market buyout firms looking to add to their teams in as many days, while a third is planning to hire at portfolio company level.

August Equity has added John Fisher as a partner from private equity firm CBPE Capital where he worked as a partner, while Hutton Collins is looking to boost its team with two new associates. A private equity-backed retail business has also advertised for a chief financial officer to help develop the company's strategy.