Circular

Circular was established in July 2018 by Pedro Torrecillas and Teo Ruiz in Madrid, Spain. The platform connects tech recruiters and developers through a referral-based hiring community, matching candidates with in-house recruiters via personal recommendations rather than cold applications. A team of 'talent advocates' helps candidates find suitable roles and improve their chances of being shortlisted, while recruiters access a curated pool of pre-vetted engineering talent. The company raised $10 million in combined seed and pre-Series A funding from investors including LocalGlobe, Point Nine, and Kibo Ventures, and operates across Madrid, Barcelona, and London.