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5 Hiring Startups That Raised Millions From Top VC's This Month
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Kyle Thomas
March 02, 2024
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
February Fundraising Roundup.
When choosing a list of startups to target, instead of thinking like a job seeker, think like a venture capitalist.
You’re not investing millions of dollars into the company.
But you are investing your blood, sweat, tears, and years of your life into a company with the hopes of creating a product that changes the lives of billions of people and lands you a life-changing equity payout.
That’s a significant investment.
Most people leave that decision up to the LinkedIn job board algorithm gods.
But there’s a better way.
Prospect analyzed the exit rate of startups backed by 30 top VCs in 2014 or 2015 and found an exit rate of between 25% and 50% higher than the exit rate of all startups receiving investment during that period.
So, when targeting a company, it pays to follow top investors as well as things like:
Layoffs
Down rounds
Time between funding rounds
Headcount growth
Below are 5 startups with open roles that raised funds from at least one of the 20 top US VCs in February.
More Reading: Last year I wrote about the 12 questions Initialized Capital asks before it makes an early stage investment. These 12 questions have led them to invest in a portfolio of companies worth over $200B today. You can use them to choose the next company you work for. Read Here
Datasnipper.
What They Do
Datasnipper has created a smart automation platform using AI that helps auditors work faster and better while using Excel. It automates detailed tests, controls, walkthroughs, and financial procedures, making the whole auditing process more efficient and well-documented, helping companies keep track of their audits easily.
📝 Company Details (Company Website)
HQ Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Year Founded: 2017
Number of Employees: ~158
👑 Top Investors
Index Ventures - Since Feb 2024
Insight Partners - Since Sep 2022
💰Fundraising Details
Current Stage: Series B
Last Known Valuation: $1.09B 🦄
Total Raised: $100.35M
Most Recent Raise: $100.34M - February 1, 2024
Pitchbook Exit Predictor: Success - 98% Probability of M&A
📈Positive Indicators
The company has increased its headcount by 82% since April of 2023.
👷♂️Founders
Kai Bakker (Co-Founder & CTO)
Former software engineer
Jonas Ruyter (Co-Founder & Board Member)
Former account management
Martin Alblas (Co-Founder & Board Member)
Former software engineer
Vidya Peters (Non-Founder & CEO)
Former Marqueta COO
Kellog MBA
Harvard undergrad
✅ Open Roles (Careers Page)
Sales
Customer Success
Audit Transformation
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