Headstart

The company's core technology utilizes machine learning and data science to analyze a candidate's complete profile, including psychometric data on personality, behaviors, and motivations, not just qualifications on a resume. This allows recruiters to see a match score indicating which candidates are the best fit for a role, irrespective of factors like gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background. The platform automates workflows from application screening to candidate selection, providing features like a candidate dashboard, real-time analytical reporting, and candidate ranking. For applicants, Headstart offers an engaging and reusable 15-minute application form.

A graduate of the Y Combinator (S17) batch, Headstart secured a total of $7.12 million in funding over five rounds, including a significant $7 million seed round in November 2019. Its clients have included major organizations such as Accenture, Vodafone, and Expedia. In August 2022, Headstart was acquired by Silverback United, Inc. for $14 million in an all-stock transaction. Following the acquisition, Headstart operates as an independent subsidiary of Silverback, with co-founder Nicholas Shekerdemian joining Silverback's Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.