Recfindr Raises £300k to Revolutionise Recruitment for Fast-Growth Industries

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A New Era in Recruitment Management

Recfindr, a British startup that provides an all-in-one recruitment management system for employers, has successfully closed a £300,000 pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by SFC Capital, the UK’s leading SEIS fund for innovative companies, alongside high-profile angel investors, including Ezequiel Canestrari, the European COO of Clearbank, who endorsed the platform after using it firsthand.

 

 

Recfindr’s Unique Solution

1. All-in-One Platform

Recfindr empowers hiring managers by offering:

• Full control over the recruitment process.

• Integrated tools for managing legal contracts, procurement, and tracking progress metrics.

• Direct connections to boutique recruitment firms.

2. Addressing a Fragmented Market

• The UK has over 30,000 recruitment agencies, 80% of which are boutique firms with fewer than 10 employees.

• Despite the abundance of specialists, hiring managers often rely on generalist corporate firms for urgent roles due to time constraints and lack of due diligence.

• Recfindr bridges this gap by connecting hiring managers with boutique recruiters, reducing the time to fill roles by 50%.

 

 

Impact on Fast-Growth Industries

Targeting High-Demand Sectors

Recfindr supports recruitment in:

• Fintech

• AI

• Biotech

• Healthcare

By focusing on industries requiring highly technical talent, Recfindr ensures that companies scale efficiently by hiring the right specialists.

Market Penetration

• The UK recruitment market is valued at £36bn.

• Since its launch less than a year ago, Recfindr has onboarded over 160 recruitment agencies.

• The platform’s expanded functionality now allows it to embed into companies’ systems, managing the entire recruitment process and recruiter relationships seamlessly.

 

 

Funding Allocation and Future Plans

Growth Strategy

Recfindr plans to use the £300,000 funding to:

• Hire Engineering Talent: Further develop the platform’s capabilities.

• Invest in Marketing and Sales: Boost visibility and drive adoption among employers.

Scaling Functionality

The company aims to:

• Enhance its platform to meet growing demand from early adopters.

• Solidify its position as a key player in recruitment for fast-growth industries.

 

 

Statements from Leadership and Investors

Alexandra Chirica, Founder of Recfindr

"The UK is home to some of the world’s best recruiters and recruitment agencies. However, the market is deeply fragmented, making it difficult for boutique recruiters to connect with large clients. Recfindr gives power back to hiring managers, enabling them to access specialist recruiters while managing the process in one simple platform."

Ed Stevenson, Investor at SFC Capital

"The high number of vacancies in sectors such as fintech shows that new approaches in recruitment are required to meet the demands of the UK’s fastest-growing industries. Recfindr is a perfect example of an HR Tech startup empowering hiring managers to make better decisions faster. We are confident in the company’s future success."

 

 

The Road Ahead for Recfindr

Transforming Recruitment

Recfindr is set to:

• Revolutionise the hiring process by streamlining access to boutique recruiters.

• Enable fast-growth industries to meet their scaling demands efficiently.

Empowering Specialists

By addressing the disconnect between hiring managers and boutique recruitment firms, Recfindr is helping businesses secure top talent in specialised fields, ensuring long-term success in competitive industries.