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For a decade, talent marketplaces were a growth story. They promised borderless work, limitless liquidity, and a new operating model for human capital. By 2021, they were among the most heavily funded categories in venture capital. By 2025, they have become one of the most active segments in M&A. The narrative has shifted. This is no longer a story about explosive expansion. It is about rationalisation, infrastructure, and the industrialisation of human liquidity. From Ventur