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Find and compare the best recruiters, for free

We match your mandate to hundreds of search firms and share their real placement history — so you choose based on evidence, not a pitch.

CTO at Series B startups

ConsumerSeries B
CTOConsumerSeries B£225k
VP EngineeringConsumerSeries B£185k
CTOSaaSSeries B£235k
CTOConsumerSeries B£220k
CTOSaaSSeries B£215k
CTOFinTechSeries B£245k
21 placements94% match
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We've helped dozens of investor-backed companies find the best agencies for their needs

Cyb3r_Operations£4m raised
Moneybox£200m raised
Jigsaw$59m raised
Elliptic$25m raised
Yoto$104m raised
Adarga$30m+ raised
SurrealDB$38m raised
Wordware$30m raised

Gathr finds you the best recruitment partner for your search, out of 100s of options

We shortlist the best 3 to meet your needs, based on actual data.
Within 48 hours. For free.

Before Gathr

With Gathr

Limited to your peers network
Compare 100+ agencies seamlessly
No data to back up credentials
Use data to make informed decisions
Lack of sector and stage fit
Matched to your specific needs
No confidentiality
Fully confidential
All recruiters will tell you they can help
Free to use
Weeks of searching and calls
Fast — Answers within 48 hours

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How it works

Shortlist the best recruiters for your role, in 3 simple steps

Step 1

Tell us the role(s)

Tell us the role(s) you are hiring for. We'll capture all the key details needed to find the right match.

CTO
Series B
Fintech
£150-180k
London
RetainedContingent
Step 2

Firm Shortlist Creation

We analyse 100s of recruitment agencies to create your perfect shortlist.

Analysing
Sector
Stage
Geo
Step 3

Request intros, then deal directly

Review the data collected, firm track record and pricing to then decide who you wish to meet.

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95%
88%
CTOConsumerSeries B£225k
VP EngineeringConsumerSeries B£185k
CTOSaaSSeries B£235k
CTOConsumerSeries B£220k
CTOSaaSSeries B£215k
CTOFinTechSeries B£245k

Trusted by the best

Gathr is the chosen solution for investor backed companies, finding their next agency.

Elliptic

Elliptic

Series B · $25m raised

“Gathr's recommendations were thoughtful and extremely well matched to our needs. In both cases, we selected one of their recommended firms and have been very happy with the partnerships and the outcomes delivered. I would confidently recommend Gathr to anyone looking for high-quality introductions in the executive search space.”
Sophie Froment

Sophie Froment

Chief People Officer

Yoto

Yoto

Series B · $104m raised

“For anyone looking to work with an external search firm or recruitment agency, I would recommend going via Gathr in a heartbeat. The speed of responses, data quality, and vetted firms meant we could pick a leading firm for our role with confidence. The process was seamless and it was so good, we are back for a 2nd role already! Oh and it's free so no risk at all!”
Laura Flint

Laura Flint

People Director

SurrealDB

SurrealDB

Series A · $38m raised

“Gathr was recommended to us by one of our VCs, and it made the search process refreshingly straightforward! Within 48 hours, we had a focused shortlist of genuinely strong agencies that understood the type of roles we're hiring for. The process was super efficient, and it saved us significant time. We'll definitely be using them again!”
Charli Baptie

Charli Baptie

People Manager

Chalfen Ventures

Chalfen Ventures

VC · VC Partner

“Gathr has made picking the right agency for our portfolio companies' hiring seamless. The data is a game changer as we are no longer just guessing - we can find the right agency for the right role at the right company. I recommend it as the first port of call for any of our companies wanting to use an agency. Its fast, free and has delivered fantastic results.”
Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Partner

Every function. Every level.

100+
vetted agencies
1,000+
placements tracked
30+
companies helped
Series A/B:AI EngineerSeries B/C:VP DataPre-Seed:Founding EngineerSeries C/D:CROSeries A:CRM ManagerSeries A/B:AI EngineerSeries B/C:VP DataPre-Seed:Founding EngineerSeries C/D:CROSeries A:CRM ManagerSeries A/B:AI EngineerSeries B/C:VP DataPre-Seed:Founding EngineerSeries C/D:CROSeries A:CRM ManagerSeries A/B:AI EngineerSeries B/C:VP DataPre-Seed:Founding EngineerSeries C/D:CROSeries A:CRM ManagerSeries A/B:AI EngineerSeries B/C:VP DataPre-Seed:Founding EngineerSeries C/D:CROSeries A:CRM ManagerSeries A/B:AI EngineerSeries B/C:VP DataPre-Seed:Founding EngineerSeries C/D:CROSeries A:CRM Manager
Series B/C:VP Supply ChainSeries A/B:Head of EngineeringSeries B/C:CPOSeries A/B:Data ScientistSeries B/C:VP North AmericaSeries B/C:VP Supply ChainSeries A/B:Head of EngineeringSeries B/C:CPOSeries A/B:Data ScientistSeries B/C:VP North AmericaSeries B/C:VP Supply ChainSeries A/B:Head of EngineeringSeries B/C:CPOSeries A/B:Data ScientistSeries B/C:VP North AmericaSeries B/C:VP Supply ChainSeries A/B:Head of EngineeringSeries B/C:CPOSeries A/B:Data ScientistSeries B/C:VP North AmericaSeries B/C:VP Supply ChainSeries A/B:Head of EngineeringSeries B/C:CPOSeries A/B:Data ScientistSeries B/C:VP North AmericaSeries B/C:VP Supply ChainSeries A/B:Head of EngineeringSeries B/C:CPOSeries A/B:Data ScientistSeries B/C:VP North America
Series A:IP LawyerSeries C/D:Chief CS OfficerPre-Seed:Sales ManagerSeries C/D:VP MarketingSeries A/B:Growth ManagerSeries A:IP LawyerSeries C/D:Chief CS OfficerPre-Seed:Sales ManagerSeries C/D:VP MarketingSeries A/B:Growth ManagerSeries A:IP LawyerSeries C/D:Chief CS OfficerPre-Seed:Sales ManagerSeries C/D:VP MarketingSeries A/B:Growth ManagerSeries A:IP LawyerSeries C/D:Chief CS OfficerPre-Seed:Sales ManagerSeries C/D:VP MarketingSeries A/B:Growth ManagerSeries A:IP LawyerSeries C/D:Chief CS OfficerPre-Seed:Sales ManagerSeries C/D:VP MarketingSeries A/B:Growth ManagerSeries A:IP LawyerSeries C/D:Chief CS OfficerPre-Seed:Sales ManagerSeries C/D:VP MarketingSeries A/B:Growth Manager
Series B/C:CTOSeries A:Warehouse LeadSeries C/D:Product DirectorSeries A/B:Data Science ManagerSeries A/B:Head of SalesSeries B/C:CTOSeries A:Warehouse LeadSeries C/D:Product DirectorSeries A/B:Data Science ManagerSeries A/B:Head of SalesSeries B/C:CTOSeries A:Warehouse LeadSeries C/D:Product DirectorSeries A/B:Data Science ManagerSeries A/B:Head of SalesSeries B/C:CTOSeries A:Warehouse LeadSeries C/D:Product DirectorSeries A/B:Data Science ManagerSeries A/B:Head of SalesSeries B/C:CTOSeries A:Warehouse LeadSeries C/D:Product DirectorSeries A/B:Data Science ManagerSeries A/B:Head of SalesSeries B/C:CTOSeries A:Warehouse LeadSeries C/D:Product DirectorSeries A/B:Data Science ManagerSeries A/B:Head of Sales
Series C/D:CFOSeries A/B:Backend EngineerPre-Seed:Full Stack DevSeries B/C:VP OperationsSeries A:Marketing LeadSeries C/D:CFOSeries A/B:Backend EngineerPre-Seed:Full Stack DevSeries B/C:VP OperationsSeries A:Marketing LeadSeries C/D:CFOSeries A/B:Backend EngineerPre-Seed:Full Stack DevSeries B/C:VP OperationsSeries A:Marketing LeadSeries C/D:CFOSeries A/B:Backend EngineerPre-Seed:Full Stack DevSeries B/C:VP OperationsSeries A:Marketing LeadSeries C/D:CFOSeries A/B:Backend EngineerPre-Seed:Full Stack DevSeries B/C:VP OperationsSeries A:Marketing LeadSeries C/D:CFOSeries A/B:Backend EngineerPre-Seed:Full Stack DevSeries B/C:VP OperationsSeries A:Marketing Lead

Every company that's used us has come back for their next hire.

The Vetting Process

Gathr works with the world's best recruitment agencies, who specialise in working with investor-backed businesses.

40+ reviews

Stage, Sector & Investor Fit

We make sure all the agencies work and understand investor-backed businesses.

Network Recommendations Only

We work with agencies recommended or verified via our network of VCs, Private Equity Investors, Founders or Operators.

Track Record Match

We provide you with relevant placement data to make sure they have the recent experience and skills to place your role.

Multiple Options

We never just introduce one agency (unless requested) so that you have the option to compare before making the choice.

Additional Referencing

Before signing with any agency, we always encourage our clients to take an additional reference from a recent client.

Continual Monitoring

We're in touch with our clients and the industry day in, day out, to make sure we have the most up to date views on each firm.

FAQs

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