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SimplyHired
Operating job search engines in 24 countries and 12 languages
About SimplyHired
SimplyHired is an online job search platform designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities across a wide range of industries and locations. The platform aggregates job listings from multiple sources, including company websites, job boards, and recruitment agencies, providing a comprehensive database for users. SimplyHired serves a diverse clientele, including individual job seekers, small businesses, and large corporations. Operating primarily in the United States, the platform covers major cities and offers localized job market insights, helping users understand industry trends, top employers, and job types in specific areas.
The business model of SimplyHired revolves around generating revenue through job listing fees, premium job postings, and advertising. Employers pay to have their job listings featured prominently, increasing visibility to potential candidates. Additionally, the platform offers tools and resources such as resume builders, cover letter templates, and salary estimators to enhance the job search experience.
SimplyHired makes money by charging employers for job postings and premium listings, as well as through advertising partnerships. The platform's user-friendly interface and extensive job database make it a valuable resource for both job seekers and employers looking to fill positions quickly and efficiently.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, United States
- Employees
- 178
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 50.6/100
- Industry
- Jobs Recruitment
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Human Resources, Classifieds, Language, B2b Online Marketplace
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
Knowledge graph
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jul 2016 | — | — | Recruit | — |
| SERIES E✓Equity / VC | May 2014 | $12M | $48M | Foundation Capital · City National Bank · IDG Ventures | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for SimplyHired is 3.7M monthly website visits, up 15.6% over the last three months. SimplyHired's team grew 109.4% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A10 investors entered at this stage
- JCJerry Crowley
Anil Godhwani
Gautam Godhwani
Peter Weck
Dave McClure
Ron Conway
Kanwal Rekhi
Guy Kawasaki
Rajeev Motwani
James Hong
Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage
Foundation Capital
Fox Networks
Ridge Ventures
IDG Ventures
City National Bank
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Recruit
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about SimplyHired on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.
Reading the room on X — pulling top posts and synthesizing themes…
Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour
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