Headstart

Acquired

Headstart uses Machine Learning to help companies decide on who to…

Headstart was founded in 2015, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, lists 11–50 employees, and has $7.0M in recorded funding across 1 round.

Headquarters
London
Employees
11–50
Founded
2015
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$7.0M
Last Round
$7.0M SeedNov 2019
Rounds
1
Acquisition Date
Aug 2022

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About

Headstart (YC S17) uses Machine Learning technology to help employers identify the best-suited talent in the shortest period of time. We provide leading organisations with a solution designed to help them transition away from experience/qualification based screening and towards a more inclusive and effective process which considers personality, behaviours, strengths and motivations. In doing so, Headstart helps companies hire people truly aligned to their values, culture and exact job requirements in a seamless, engaging way. The Headstart process is simple and effective: companies save time and money by finding candidates who meet their exact job requirements at an earlier stage, and job seekers connect directly with businesses through an engaging, reusable 15 minute application form. We ensure a transparent process and initiate productive dialogue, making candidates feel valued and helping companies hire the right people.

Summary

Headstart is an Artificial Intelligence company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $7.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $7.0M Seed round in Nov 2019. Investors include Accel and Accomplice.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionAug 2022

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