Y Combinator

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Gustaf Alstromer

Group Partner

Matt Bogrand

Associate, YC Continuity Fund

Timothy Brady

Partner

Craig R. Cannon

Director of Marketing

Adora Cheung

Partner

Nic Dardenne

Principal

Aaron Epstein

Group Partner

Brad Flora

Group Partner

Jared Friedman

Managing Director, Software and Group Partner

Aaron Harris

Partner

Carolynn Levy

Partner

Bradford (Brad) Lightcap

Associate, YC Continuity

Kat Manalac

Managing Partner

Eric Migicovsky

Partner

Kirsty Nathoo

Partner

Verena Prescher

Director of Finance

Geoff Ralston

president

Ali Rowghani

Managing Partner

Arnav Sahu

Principal

Michael Seibel

Managing Director

Harj Taggar

Partner

Past deals in HR and recruiting

Finch

Series A in 2022
Finch develops a software that helps users to access payroll and HR systems. Its software allows admins to connect their company in a compliant and secure manner to applications; integrates across providers enabling developers to access a previously closed system and are at the source of truth for employee data and money flow; and powers use cases across lending, insurance, benefits, FP and A, and HR applications. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Onfolk

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Onfolk is a payroll and HR web application API used by employers to process the time-off, pensions, HR, payroll, onboarding, and a suite of integrations.

Crew.work

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Crew.work is an all-in-one recruiting CRM that lets teams automate their outbound efforts, streamline the hiring processes, and gather all the data in one place. Instead of waiting for candidates to apply, companies use Crew to pro-actively contact, nurture & close talent, at scale.

Dover

Series A in 2021
Dover is a recruitment services provider based in the United States, focused on modernizing the hiring process for companies. The organization employs a unique automated hiring platform that leverages algorithmic technology to identify and engage suitable candidates for open positions. By understanding the specific skill sets required by companies, Dover streamlines the recruitment process, reducing the need for extensive human involvement. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of hiring but also helps organizations improve their margins by ensuring that the right talent is onboarded. Through its innovative methods, Dover aims to support some of the fastest-growing companies in finding and engaging high-quality candidates.

Measure

Seed Round in 2021
Measure provides recruitment solutions and services.

Manara

Seed Round in 2021
We identify and thoroughly vet undiscovered talent. You hire them directly for onsite or remote jobs, diversifying and accelerating your team. Our mission is to accelerate the growth of the Arab tech sector by untapping its human potential. Did you know that 52% of computer science graduates in Palestine are women? Follow us and visit our website to learn more.

BrioHR

Seed Round in 2021
Simple, modular, affordable, and intuitive HR management SaaS that provides end-to-end tools for digitizing and automating all HR processes such as Recruitment & ATS, Onboarding, Performance Management, Leave Management, Payroll, Employee Files, and more. Easy to implement, use, and scale, with live support from our team of experts helping you customize and configure to suit your needs.

Turing College

Pre Seed Round in 2021
It is a remote-first college that replicates the way IT teams work in real tech companies, developing learners’ hard and soft skills so they get hired or promoted on graduation.

Landed

Seed Round in 2021
Landed improves the hiring process for hourly employers and job applicants.

Ontop

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hire legally anywhere in the world. TOP empowers you to think global. Hire, manage and pay the best talent from any country you can dream of. Taxes, onboarding and payroll for global teams

Finch

Seed Round in 2020
Finch develops a software that helps users to access payroll and HR systems. Its software allows admins to connect their company in a compliant and secure manner to applications; integrates across providers enabling developers to access a previously closed system and are at the source of truth for employee data and money flow; and powers use cases across lending, insurance, benefits, FP and A, and HR applications. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Finch

Seed Round in 2020
Finch develops a software that helps users to access payroll and HR systems. Its software allows admins to connect their company in a compliant and secure manner to applications; integrates across providers enabling developers to access a previously closed system and are at the source of truth for employee data and money flow; and powers use cases across lending, insurance, benefits, FP and A, and HR applications. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Mountain View, California.

HENRY

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Henry trains software developers for free and helps them find a job in exchange for a share of their future income. The company is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Hellometer

Seed Round in 2020
Hellometer, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in enhancing the operations of fast-food restaurants through an innovative surveillance system. This system utilizes AI to monitor video feeds from workplace cameras, enabling the generation of insightful operational recommendations. Key features include identifying areas of over and under staffing, predictive scheduling, bottleneck detection, and cross-site performance analysis, all aimed at reducing wait times and improving efficiency. Hellometer's approach ensures that it does not utilize facial recognition or biometric data, focusing instead on optimizing restaurant operations without infringing on employee privacy.

Gem

Series B in 2020
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

Lattice

Series D in 2020
Lattice is a people management platform that enables People Leaders to develop engaged, high-performing teams. By combining continuous performance management and employee engagement in one solution, HR and People teams get powerful, real-time analytics that leads to actionable insights turning managers into leaders, employees into high-performers, and companies into the best places to work.

Humanly.io

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Humanly.io is a hiring platform that specializes in screening and scheduling job candidates using artificial intelligence. Founded in 2019 and based in Kirkland, Washington, the platform engages with candidates visiting company job pages and social media, helping organizations enhance their recruiting processes. By qualifying candidates and addressing their inquiries, Humanly enables companies to improve conversion rates on hiring platforms and save significant time—over 60 hours per open role. The company, which was previously known as Humanly LLC, rebranded to HumanlyHR Inc. in July 2019, reflecting its focus on streamlining HR operations through innovative technology.

Humi

Series A in 2020
Humi Holdings Corp. designs and develops human resource software for businesses in Canada. It offers Humi, a cloud-based HR software solution that allows users to digitally sign new-hires, store employee documents in the cloud, and browse employees with org-chart or universal search; set up time off policies, approve (or deny) employee requests for time off, and view planned leave time on one calendar; and conduct 360 degree surveys, intimate one on one reviews, and drive employee growth and development with goal setting. The company’s solution also offers Payroll Digest that ensures payroll-relevant changes in Humi that get reflected in the external payroll system. Humi Holdings Corp. was formerly known as Humi Inc. Humi Holdings Corp. was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Hiration

Seed Round in 2020
We are redefining career services. If you are an organization and are hiring, then there are a plethora of options to help you out - recruitment consultants, headhunters etc. But if you are a professional and are looking for a career change, then you are on your own. We are changing this status quo! We are there to help professionals in these major career changes. Our existing products and services include a state of the art online resume making tool, expert resume reviewing and writing service, LinkedIn profile management service etc. This is just the starting of our journey to create a digital career assistant for every professional in the world! Visit: www.hiration.com & watch this space for more!

Humanly.io

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Humanly.io is a hiring platform that specializes in screening and scheduling job candidates using artificial intelligence. Founded in 2019 and based in Kirkland, Washington, the platform engages with candidates visiting company job pages and social media, helping organizations enhance their recruiting processes. By qualifying candidates and addressing their inquiries, Humanly enables companies to improve conversion rates on hiring platforms and save significant time—over 60 hours per open role. The company, which was previously known as Humanly LLC, rebranded to HumanlyHR Inc. in July 2019, reflecting its focus on streamlining HR operations through innovative technology.

HireSweet

Seed Round in 2020
HireSweet SAS is a Paris-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed to enhance the recruitment of software engineers. Established in 2016, the company offers a solution that scans various technical platforms, including GitHub and Stack Overflow, to identify qualified developers. By processing unstructured data such as profile descriptions, HireSweet categorizes candidates based on their skills, project experience, and adaptability, enabling companies to make informed hiring decisions. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Doctrine, eFounders, Deezer, Nokia Health, Sqreen, and CallDesk. Through its innovative approach, HireSweet empowers tech companies to regain control of their hiring processes and effectively connect with top engineering talent.

Emi Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Emi Labs S.A.S. operates an artificial intelligence-powered recruitment platform designed to enhance the hiring process for enterprises. Founded in 2017 and based in Vicente López, Argentina, with additional offices in Mountain View, California, and Mexico City, the company focuses on automating key aspects of recruitment, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, and communication. By leveraging AI technology, Emi Labs aims to shorten hiring cycles, improve efficiency, and boost recruiter productivity, all while enhancing the candidate experience and strengthening the employer brand for its clients.

Alana

Seed Round in 2019
Alana operates an online job marketplace focused on the blue-collar sector, particularly in the hospitality and retail industries in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ciudad de México, the company provides a web and mobile application that connects companies with suitable candidates. Alana enhances the recruiting process by utilizing a chatbot for streamlined communication and an automated internal agenda for scheduling interviews. Additionally, the platform generates live reports that enable companies to monitor key human resources metrics, such as time spent on recruitment, employee turnover rates, and staff satisfaction. By addressing the challenges of employee turnover and inefficiencies in hiring, Alana aims to improve the overall recruiting experience for both employers and job seekers.

DirectShifts

Seed Round in 2019
They've set out to modernize healthcare recruiting. They're a team of physicians and entrepreneurs who have come together to solve a major pain point facing medical professionals today. Healthcare is a noble profession that has become overburdened by loss of autonomy, administrative bloat, and an ever-increasing number of intermediaries widening the gap between patients and providers. They want to help realign the industry around its original purpose and let providers administer better care.

Flo Recruit

Seed Round in 2019
Flo Recruit, Inc. specializes in recruiting event management software tailored for law firms and technology companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company’s platform streamlines the recruitment process by allowing organizations to capture candidate information quickly, typically in under 30 seconds. The software facilitates employee feedback on candidates and automates follow-up communications after events. Additionally, it provides tools for tracking attendees and managing event details, delivering valuable insights to recruiters that enhance decision-making and improve hiring outcomes.

Hatchways

Seed Round in 2019
Hatchways is a platform focused on making career transitions easier. Focused on web developers. They believe that helping people find fulfilling work will lead to the betterment of society and themselves. The current education to employment pathway restricts people from exploring and discovering different missions, teams and industries-- leaving people feeling dissatisfied with where they spend 30-50% of their days. With an increase in automation and AI, this is a problem that increasingly needs to be solved or companies will face unstable and unhappy workforces. Hatchways is a platform that qualifies and matches candidates with paid work placements that will help them discover fulfilling work at any stage of their life.

Dover

Seed Round in 2019
Dover is a recruitment services provider based in the United States, focused on modernizing the hiring process for companies. The organization employs a unique automated hiring platform that leverages algorithmic technology to identify and engage suitable candidates for open positions. By understanding the specific skill sets required by companies, Dover streamlines the recruitment process, reducing the need for extensive human involvement. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of hiring but also helps organizations improve their margins by ensuring that the right talent is onboarded. Through its innovative methods, Dover aims to support some of the fastest-growing companies in finding and engaging high-quality candidates.

Instawork

Series B in 2019
Instawork is the fastest growing career marketplace for hospitality professionals. We've changed how traditional recruiting works for small businesses (e.g a sign on the window) by turning the process into an automated matching solution. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for local businesses and professionals, globally. We're rapidly expanding across the US. We're looking for great talent to help us grow and would love to hear from you! Go to www.instawork.com or send us a note at careers@instawork.com

Lattice

Series B in 2019
Lattice is a people management platform that enables People Leaders to develop engaged, high-performing teams. By combining continuous performance management and employee engagement in one solution, HR and People teams get powerful, real-time analytics that leads to actionable insights turning managers into leaders, employees into high-performers, and companies into the best places to work.

Nettrons

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nettrons Inc. provides human resources and employment services to biotech and healthcare startups. Nettrons Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Pyxai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pyxai Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in developing human resource software designed to enhance the hiring process. Founded in 2018, Pyxai utilizes artificial intelligence to screen and rank job applicants based on qualifications, soft skills, and cultural fit, employing methods that go beyond traditional resumes. The company's approach includes open-ended situational judgment tests, which effectively identify key soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, and resilience. By assessing all applicants, Pyxai aims to minimize unintended biases in hiring, ensuring that companies do not overlook potential talent. This holistic evaluation provides a deeper insight into candidates, contributing to better long-term job success.

Searchlight

Seed Round in 2019
Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a modern platform for automated reference checks aimed at enhancing talent assessment. Founded by Kerry Wang and Anna Wang, the platform addresses the challenges candidates face in distinguishing themselves through their resumes by leveraging insights from individuals who have previously worked with them. Searchlight's technology combines reference data with predictive analysis to identify top performers, utilizing an algorithm that analyzes and summarizes feedback from references. By inviting references to share contextualized work experiences through a custom online link, the platform enables recruiters to better assess candidate-position compatibility, ultimately improving the recruitment process.

Gem

Series A in 2019
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

The Lobby

Seed Round in 2018
The Lobby Inc. is a marketplace based in New York City that connects job candidates with industry professionals for services such as mock interviews, resume reviews, and personalized insights, particularly in the finance sector. Established in 2017, the company aims to democratize access to quality job opportunities and enhance the transparency of the hiring process. By leveraging the expertise of insiders, The Lobby provides candidates with valuable feedback and guidance to improve their job prospects. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Y Combinator and various industry leaders, who share its vision of creating a more meritocratic job market.

BHRD

Seed Round in 2018
BHRD Inc. offers an online communication platform. The company helps public companies manage and communicate with their shareholders. BHRD Inc. applies tailored digital acquisition strategies for shareholder communications and analytics for all North American public companies. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Leena AI

Venture Round in 2018
Leena AI develops a human resource management platform that transforms employee experience with conversational AI. Its platform operates as an AI-powered HR assistant providing instant responses to employee queries over chat and voice, enabling organizations to get access to a platform which resolves HR services queries fast and improve the employee experience. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York.

Runa

Seed Round in 2018
Runa HR LLC is a human resources software company that specializes in providing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mexico City, Runa offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates payroll calculations and employee data management. The software allows employers to manage various HR tasks, including vacation requests, employee data edits, payroll verification, and the generation of payment receipts. Additionally, Runa enables the payroll stamping process, which is essential for obtaining employee folios. Through its innovative approach, Runa aims to streamline payroll and HR management for its clients.

Runa

Seed Round in 2018
Businesses from every walk of life use rewards to acquire, retain and thank customers but the current process is broken. Sending rewards, incentives and non-cash payouts is manual, expensive, time-consuming and error-prone. WeGift changes this. Operating in more than 30 countries, in 22 languages, 20 currencies, with over 700 brand partners, and hundreds of clients, like Perkbox, Sodexo, New Look and Halfords among others, WeGift’s cloud-based, open API solutions allow businesses to transfer value to consumers, in real-time and globally. Established in 2016, WeGift is backed by leading entrepreneurs and investors.

The Lobby

Seed Round in 2018
The Lobby Inc. is a marketplace based in New York City that connects job candidates with industry professionals for services such as mock interviews, resume reviews, and personalized insights, particularly in the finance sector. Established in 2017, the company aims to democratize access to quality job opportunities and enhance the transparency of the hiring process. By leveraging the expertise of insiders, The Lobby provides candidates with valuable feedback and guidance to improve their job prospects. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Y Combinator and various industry leaders, who share its vision of creating a more meritocratic job market.

YouTeam (YC W18)

Pre Seed Round in 2018
We helped hundreds of rapidly growing companies boost their dev teams with world-class engineering talent. The 'dedicated talent' model allows our customers to hire engineers employed by IT consulting agencies. The agency acts as a recruiter and employer of record. It also often provides additional services, such as training and social program for the employees. The main perk of this model is that the customer doesn't need to compete for quality talent. Once you find the engineer that matches your criteria, there is no more need to worry that a competitor will beat your offer or your star freelancer will kiss you goodbye for a more lucrative gig. Your engineer is dedicated - which means 100% of their time is reserved for working on your project. One thing YouTeam is adding to this, is that as a marketplace, we operate the talent dynamic availability data across the pool of 20,000+ engineers employed by several hundred vetted agencies in 19 countries. This allows to skip the recruitment phase entirely. All engineers are ready to start instantly and the customers usually have multiple candidates to choose from. This model allows us to get the best from the two worlds: reliability and quality of full-time employees with the speed-to-hire and flexibility of freelancers.

Sourceress

Seed Round in 2017
Sourceress is an AI recruiter that is reinventing how people find jobs. With tailor-made machine learning models, they rigorously define what a company is looking for in a role, identify great candidates, and engage candidates with highly personalized introductions. Their process creates a stream of interested candidates that hiring managers are excited about more than 85% of the time. Their mission is to accelerate human progress by helping people work in jobs that matter. They raised $3M from Y Combinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners and OpenAI researchers.

70 Million Jobs

Seed Round in 2017
70 Million Resources, Inc. owns and operates a recruitment platform that connects companies with applicants with a criminal record for working on hourly wages. The company’s platform delivers incarcerated applicants nationwide, helps create resume for applicants, and offers referral services. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

10by10.io

Seed Round in 2017
10by10.io is an online hiring platform specializing in the recruitment of IT professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Altos, California, the company leverages technology, artificial intelligence, and automation to efficiently connect employers with highly qualified candidates. By aggregating data from various recruitment agencies, 10by10.io aims to streamline the hiring process, significantly reducing the time it takes to find suitable candidates. Employers simply provide job requirements, and the platform quickly delivers a selection of vetted, interview-ready candidates, with a high percentage progressing to the interview stage. For recruiters, 10by10.io offers an opportunity to submit ideal candidates for open positions after undergoing a vetting process, allowing them to earn placement fees for their contributions. Overall, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of IT recruitment.

Gem

Seed Round in 2017
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

ShiftDoc

Seed Round in 2017
ShiftDoc connects private medical practices with healthcare professionals looking for temporary work. As doctors, the founders experienced first-hand the difficulties finding coverage for time off or additional help, so they created a platform to make the process quick, easy, and efficient. With the Affordable Care Act, aging population, and baby boomers the number of patients has increased greatly, but there is a shortage of healthcare professionals. This has lead to a rise in temporary staffing and expected to grow 6% annually, making it a $15B industry. Hospitals and some practices can spend up to $4000 on top of the daily salary for a temporary hire. ShiftDoc significantly reduces those fees by making the entire process automatic, so facilities can hire more professionals to care for more patients.

Headstart

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Headstart App Limited develops machine learning software to help employers identify the best-suited candidates in the shortest amount of time. Its features includes Matches Algorithms; stack-ranked by order of percentage, takes into consideration hiring criteria, previously successful hires, culture, and core values. Real-time Analytics; ensures status of recruitment process and stay reactive, Proactive Recruitment; algorithms recommend candidates suited role, but who are yet to apply and allow to ‘Headstart’. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Nimble

Seed Round in 2017
Today's recruitment and hiring software for K-12 is archaic and clunky. Nimble offers a data-driven applicant tracking system that makes hiring faster and smarter for school districts and charter networks nationwide.

Gustav

Seed Round in 2017
Gustav is an modern contingent workforce management solution. It connects staffing suppliers, recruiters and headhunters online with the best companies in the world to help them hire and manage contingent workers. Backed by Y Combinator, Speedinvest, Pioneers Ventures and world class business angels.

Fastpad

Seed Round in 2017
Fastpad is a developer of cloud-based recruitment management software tailored for the Indian market. The company aims to streamline the hiring process by automating workflows, capturing candidate details, and providing proactive reminders. Fastpad's platform eliminates spam, allowing organizations to focus on qualified candidates and make informed hiring decisions efficiently. As the Indian recruitment market experiences rapid growth, Fastpad seeks to establish itself as a leading player by delivering a clear and effective solution that enhances the overall hiring experience.

Humi

Seed Round in 2017
Humi Holdings Corp. designs and develops human resource software for businesses in Canada. It offers Humi, a cloud-based HR software solution that allows users to digitally sign new-hires, store employee documents in the cloud, and browse employees with org-chart or universal search; set up time off policies, approve (or deny) employee requests for time off, and view planned leave time on one calendar; and conduct 360 degree surveys, intimate one on one reviews, and drive employee growth and development with goal setting. The company’s solution also offers Payroll Digest that ensures payroll-relevant changes in Humi that get reflected in the external payroll system. Humi Holdings Corp. was formerly known as Humi Inc. Humi Holdings Corp. was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

HigherMe

Seed Round in 2016
HigherMe Inc. operates a recruiting platform designed to assist retail and management employers in finding, screening, and hiring employees more efficiently. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brighton, Massachusetts, HigherMe utilizes 30-second videos to highlight candidates' personalities, attitudes, and interpersonal skills. The platform offers a range of features, including a searchable database of candidates, digitized onboarding paperwork, automated recruitment processes, screening for tax credits, customizable assessments, and application tracking. By leveraging data-driven behavioral and psychological matching algorithms, HigherMe ensures that employers connect with the most suitable candidates for their needs.

WorkRamp

Seed Round in 2016
WorkRamp, Inc. develops a software for enterprises to onboard, train, and certify their employees. It offers WorkRamp, a software that provides templates that are used as starting point for the training needs. The company’s software also enables managers, mentors, and buddies to collaborate in real-time; and used to implement, track, and manage the training program. In addition, its solutions are used for onboarding programs, ongoing training, and certify the team members. WorkRamp, Inc. was formerly known as Bulletin Board IO, Inc. and changed its name to WorkRamp, Inc. in November 2015. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

StealthWorker

Seed Round in 2016
Stealth Worker specializes in Cyber Security. Rather than hiring for full-time employment roles, their Stealth Workers are contractors. You can hire them for projects or long term roles, from as little as 5 hours to as many as 40 hours per week.

Lattice

Seed Round in 2016
Lattice is a people management platform that enables People Leaders to develop engaged, high-performing teams. By combining continuous performance management and employee engagement in one solution, HR and People teams get powerful, real-time analytics that leads to actionable insights turning managers into leaders, employees into high-performers, and companies into the best places to work.

StrongIntro

Pre Seed Round in 2016
StrongIntro is a recruiting tool and a service that lets you tap into the networks of your existing employees. We do so by using both a software and human-centric approach, and we want to help you hire thoughtfully.

Human Interest

Seed Round in 2016
Human Interest offers easy and affordable employee retirement plans. Previously, only large companies offered employee retirement plans, leaving more than half of all working Americans without a path to a secure financial future. The company believes that a path to financial independence should be accessible to people in all lines of work.

Interviewed

Seed Round in 2015
Interviewed is a company that specializes in employee assessment tools aimed at streamlining the hiring process. By utilizing job simulations, Interviewed allows candidates to engage in realistic scenarios that reflect the actual responsibilities of the positions they are applying for. This approach enables hiring managers to observe candidates in action, evaluating their real-world skills such as communication, technical abilities, and emotional intelligence. For instance, candidates can interact with simulated customers while managing a customer relationship management system, showcasing their speed, accuracy, and adaptability. This method provides a more objective and effective way for employers to identify and select the right talent, making the hiring process faster, more cost-effective, and fairer.

Human Interest

Seed Round in 2015
Human Interest offers easy and affordable employee retirement plans. Previously, only large companies offered employee retirement plans, leaving more than half of all working Americans without a path to a secure financial future. The company believes that a path to financial independence should be accessible to people in all lines of work.

Triplebyte

Seed Round in 2015
Triplebyte is a recruiting and technical screening platform for tech companies. They believe the current technical hiring process doesn't do enough to help engineers show their strengths. They're dedicated to building a better process. You can read more about their views on hiring in their manifesto.

Hickory

Seed Round in 2015
We're a fast-growing Y-Combinator (S15) backed startup, based in New York. Hickory is the only training tool focused on retention, turning Sales and Customer Service staff into brand experts. The app predicts when a rep will forget what they’ve learned, and schedules review exercises tailored to their strengths and weaknesses to prevent that from happening.

80,000 Hours

Seed Round in 2015
80,000 Hours are aim is to help as many people as possible lead high-impact careers. They do this by providing career advice for talented young people who want to have a social impact. Over a third of young graduates want to make a difference with their careers,1 but they have little idea what to do except work in the social sector or give up (“sell out”). Existing career advice either doesn’t address the question of how to have a social impact, isn’t based on much research, and often isn’t very helpful.2 As a result, each year, much of the potential impact of their most talented young people is wasted. They help their users get the meaningful careers they want, and society benefits because more talent goes to the world’s most pressing social problems.

Instawork

Seed Round in 2015
Instawork is the fastest growing career marketplace for hospitality professionals. We've changed how traditional recruiting works for small businesses (e.g a sign on the window) by turning the process into an automated matching solution. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for local businesses and professionals, globally. We're rapidly expanding across the US. We're looking for great talent to help us grow and would love to hear from you! Go to www.instawork.com or send us a note at careers@instawork.com

Hickory

Pre Seed Round in 2015
We're a fast-growing Y-Combinator (S15) backed startup, based in New York. Hickory is the only training tool focused on retention, turning Sales and Customer Service staff into brand experts. The app predicts when a rep will forget what they’ve learned, and schedules review exercises tailored to their strengths and weaknesses to prevent that from happening.

Kalibrr

Venture Round in 2015
Kalibrr is a recruitment business innovating services and technologies to help companies consistently recruit the best talent. They achieve recruitment transformations through an end-to-end portfolio of services including a premium jobs portal, world-class recruitment system, employer branding and powerful online assessments. Founded by Paul Rivera and Dexter Ligot-Gordon in January 2012, Kalibrr had received a significant in seed funding from Sillicon Valley startup incubators and investors such as; Kickstart Ventures, eBay's Pierre Omidyar, Globe Telecom's, Sillicon Valley Y Combinator and Filipino Angel investor Nix Nolledo of Xurpas.

HigherMe

Seed Round in 2014
HigherMe Inc. operates a recruiting platform designed to assist retail and management employers in finding, screening, and hiring employees more efficiently. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brighton, Massachusetts, HigherMe utilizes 30-second videos to highlight candidates' personalities, attitudes, and interpersonal skills. The platform offers a range of features, including a searchable database of candidates, digitized onboarding paperwork, automated recruitment processes, screening for tax credits, customizable assessments, and application tracking. By leveraging data-driven behavioral and psychological matching algorithms, HigherMe ensures that employers connect with the most suitable candidates for their needs.

Bright

Seed Round in 2014
Bright Network operates a social recruitment site for graduates and young professionals. The company was formerly known as Bright London (UK) Limited. It was incorporated in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Lever

Series A in 2014
Lever is one of the most recognized brands in talent acquisition software for mid-sized and enterprise companies. Our software enables teams to post jobs, source, interview, and hire top talent. We've combined ATS & CRM into a single platform, Lever Hire. Our Talent Acquisition Suite also includes tools for recruitment marketing and analytics: Lever Nurture, Lever Talent Intelligence, and Lever Data Warehouse Sync. Our customers include Netflix, Mercedes-Benz, KPMG, Spotify, Delta Dental, Cirque du Soleil, and over 3000 other customers.

HireArt

Seed Round in 2013
HireArt, Inc. operates a recruitment platform specializing in contractor-employer matching. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company enhances the pre-screening process for job seekers by creating online interviews that simulate real job tasks. Candidates complete exercises relevant to the positions they are applying for, such as presentations or data analysis, and submit their responses via video or text. This approach provides employers with valuable insights, allowing them to make informed hiring decisions. HireArt's comprehensive platform supports employers throughout the entire employment process, including talent acquisition, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and human resource management, aiming to streamline and improve the contract employment experience for both clients and employees.

Heap

Convertible Note in 2013
Heap Inc. develops an analytics infrastructure designed for online businesses, enabling them to capture and analyze web, mobile, and cloud interactions, such as clicks and transactions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and Utah, Heap's solution automates the analytics process, allowing companies to focus on deriving insights and making informed business decisions. The platform provides a comprehensive view of customer data, helping businesses optimize product offerings and enhance user experiences. Heap serves over 6,000 clients across various industries, including e-commerce, financial services, and software as a service (SaaS), with notable customers such as Twilio, LendingClub, and Optimizely.

Hackermeter

Seed Round in 2013
Hackermeter’s launch was met with its fair share of criticism, with most naysayers pointing out that similar ideas had been tested many a time before by companies like HackerRank, CodeEval, and a host of others — and yet, the good ol’ résumé lived on.

Zenefits

Seed Round in 2013
Zenefits is a digital HR platform tailored for small and medium businesses, providing a comprehensive solution for managing various human resources functions. The platform integrates essential applications such as HR, benefits, payroll, and compliance with partner tools for email, collaboration, and employee engagement. This all-in-one approach allows businesses to streamline their HR processes, including employee onboarding and off-boarding, benefits management, and compliance tracking, all from a single online dashboard. Zenefits aims to empower businesses to manage their workforce effectively while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Thousands of companies utilize Zenefits to enhance their HR capabilities and improve employee experience.

Teleborder

Seed Round in 2013
Teleborder helps companies hire, manage and retain international employees. Our software platform enables companies to manage immigration, reporting, and compliance all in one place, and our network of providers deliver related services through our platform. Our customers range from small startups to large corporations, and our investors include Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, IDG, and others.

Heap

Seed Round in 2013
Heap Inc. develops an analytics infrastructure designed for online businesses, enabling them to capture and analyze web, mobile, and cloud interactions, such as clicks and transactions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and Utah, Heap's solution automates the analytics process, allowing companies to focus on deriving insights and making informed business decisions. The platform provides a comprehensive view of customer data, helping businesses optimize product offerings and enhance user experiences. Heap serves over 6,000 clients across various industries, including e-commerce, financial services, and software as a service (SaaS), with notable customers such as Twilio, LendingClub, and Optimizely.

Kalibrr

Seed Round in 2013
Kalibrr is a recruitment business innovating services and technologies to help companies consistently recruit the best talent. They achieve recruitment transformations through an end-to-end portfolio of services including a premium jobs portal, world-class recruitment system, employer branding and powerful online assessments. Founded by Paul Rivera and Dexter Ligot-Gordon in January 2012, Kalibrr had received a significant in seed funding from Sillicon Valley startup incubators and investors such as; Kickstart Ventures, eBay's Pierre Omidyar, Globe Telecom's, Sillicon Valley Y Combinator and Filipino Angel investor Nix Nolledo of Xurpas.

Lever

Seed Round in 2012
Lever is one of the most recognized brands in talent acquisition software for mid-sized and enterprise companies. Our software enables teams to post jobs, source, interview, and hire top talent. We've combined ATS & CRM into a single platform, Lever Hire. Our Talent Acquisition Suite also includes tools for recruitment marketing and analytics: Lever Nurture, Lever Talent Intelligence, and Lever Data Warehouse Sync. Our customers include Netflix, Mercedes-Benz, KPMG, Spotify, Delta Dental, Cirque du Soleil, and over 3000 other customers.

HackerRank

Seed Round in 2011
HackerRank is a skills-based tech hiring platform that assists businesses in attracting, evaluating, and hiring top technical talent globally. With over 2,000 clients across various industries, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100, HackerRank aims to enhance the hiring process. The platform specializes in automated skill assessments, allowing tech recruiters and hiring managers to objectively evaluate candidates at each stage of recruitment. More than 11 million developers utilize HackerRank to learn and practice coding skills, with developers completing assessments every eight seconds. The company's focus on skill-based evaluation positions it as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to improve their technical hiring processes.

HireHive

Seed Round in 2010
HireHive is recruiting software that makes hiring easy. HireHive helps you find and hire the best candidates.

JobSpice

Seed Round in 2009
JobSpice is a surprisingly easy-to-use, intuitive online tool for creating a resume. Changing styles, managing different resumes for different employers, and creating web-based and PDF versions takes only a few clicks.

RoboHR

Seed Round in 2009
RoboHR builds HR software for companies.

JobAlchemist

Seed Round in 2008
JobAlchemist is a Y Combinator-backed startup that builds online recruiting software. Their products include job board software that powers both niche destination sites such as Startuply and white label sites redditJobs and Homeby3, and JobSyndicate, a job affiliate network.