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Stop guessing which recruitment firms to use for your critical hires
Gathr lets you discover and compare specialist recruiters and search firms using verified placement data. Don't waste time or money on the wrong recruiters again.
We're a Series B AI/ML company (~80 people) hiring our first CTO to own architecture, ML infrastructure and technical strategy as we scale from 20 to 50 engineers. Must have built and led engineering teams in a high-growth, ML-heavy environment.
- Salary range
- £180k–£240k
- Location
- London or NYC
- Company size
- 80
Must-haves
- Scaled ML systems in production
- Built & led eng teams of 30+
- Series B+ / high-growth experience
Vendor search
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We have helped 50+ Funds and investor-backed companies find the best agencies for their needs
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$59m raised
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$30m+ raised
$38m raised
$30m raisedGathr finds you the best recruitment partner for your hiring needs, out of 100s of options, using Data
We shortlist the best recruitment agencies to meet your needs, based on actual data. Within 72 hours. For free.
How is this free? We are paid by the agencies a BD fee, but only when they deliver so we are fully aligned. Our goal is always to get you the best vendor who delivers — but the price is the same or sometimes cheaper than going direct.
Before Gathr
With Gathr
Gathr works with the vast majority of the leading agencies and search firms, from big brand names to small specialist boutique firms.
Shortlist the best recruiters for your role, in 3 simple steps
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.
Firm shortlist creation & data collection
We analyse 100s of specialist recruitment agencies, from big brand names to small boutique firms. We then collect their actual placement data for you and present it back.
Request intros, then deal directly
Review the data collected, firm track record and pricing to then decide who you wish to meet.
Trusted by the best
Gathr is the chosen solution for investor backed companies, finding their next agency.
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.”
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!”
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!”
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.”
Every function. Every level.
The Vetting Process
Gathr works with the vast majority of the leading agencies and search firms, from big brand names to small specialist boutique firms.
40+ reviewsStage, 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
See the roles they have actually placed to make sure it's a great match for what you need.
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.
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From global brands to boutique specialists, no matter your hiring needs or preferences, we can help you find your perfect agency.