SeekOut
AI-powered talent intelligence and recruitment software platform.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 190
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Anoop Gupta, Aravind Bala
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series C · $115M · 2022
About
Born from the minds of seasoned software professionals with profound expertise in AI and machine learning, SeekOut embarked on its journey in 2017. The company's genesis was a response to critical gaps observed in the talent acquisition and development landscape. Its founders, including CEO Anoop Gupta and CTO Aravind Bala, envisioned a future where technology could empower, not replace, the human element of recruiting. What began as a focused endeavor to build a smarter, more intuitive talent search engine has since blossomed into a comprehensive talent optimization platform. The initial spark of an idea, to create a tool that could unearth hard-to-find and diverse talent, has evolved into a robust suite of solutions that address the entire talent lifecycle. The company's narrative is one of continuous innovation, driven by a desire to provide HR and talent leaders with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern workforce. SeekOut's evolution has been marked by a steadfast commitment to its people-first philosophy. This principle is not just a tagline but is deeply embedded in the company's culture and the technology it develops. From its early days, the focus was on creating a platform that could look beyond a simple resume, building a 360-degree view of candidates by pulling data from a multitude of public sources. This allowed recruiters to discover talent that might otherwise remain hidden. As the company grew, so did its offerings, expanding to include talent management and analytics. This holistic approach, unifying talent acquisition, management, and analytics, has resonated with the market, attracting some of the world's most valuable companies as clients. The journey from a promising startup to a recognized leader in the HR technology space, lauded on lists like the Inc. 5000 and Forbes' Best Startup Employers, is a testament to its innovative spirit and unwavering focus on helping organizations build winning teams by aligning their talent strategy with their business goals.