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Hiring? Gathr finds you the best performing agency for the job

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.

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We work with seed to Series D+ companies find their perfect recruiters

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

Discover & compare specialist firms

Two things every hiring team needs, in one place.

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Discover new specialist firms

The problem

I need an agency for this role, but I don't know which firms are true specialists in this function, sector or geography.

We scan 150+ vetted recruiters and search firms and surface the ones that genuinely match your function, sector and stage.

ABC Search

Retained · 25% fee

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CompanyRolePlaced
DataSpireCTOJun 2026
SoundSproutVP EngineeringJun 2026
QuantivexCTOJun 2026
MotionForgeCTOJun 2026
FlowCartCTOJun 2026
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Compare side by side

The problem

I already know a few firms, but I can't tell who is actually best placed to deliver — they all tell me they can do it.

See each firm's real placement track record, match scores and pricing side by side, so you back the one that actually delivers, not the best at selling.

Gathr works with the vast majority of the leading agencies and search firms, from big brand names to small specialist boutique firms.

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.

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vetted agencies
3,000+
placements tracked
50+
companies helped

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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+ reviews

Stage, Sector & Investor Fit

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

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.

FAQs

Everything you need to know about finding the right recruiter through Gathr.

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