Candidate
Seattle, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
Candidately builds an AI-powered software layer on top of applicant tracking systems for staffing and recruitment agencies, including an AI resume builder, client portal, talent marketplace, and candidate search tools. Its products serve recruiters and staffing firms to help move candidates toward placements.
Founders & leadership
Candidate was founded in 2020 by Jan Jedlinski, Benjamin Bartakovics, and Daniel-Phillip Bartakovics.
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Jan JedlinskiCo-founder & CEO
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Benjamin BartakovicsCo-founder & CPO
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Daniel-Phillip BartakovicsCo-founder & CMO/CDO
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Ryan AgrestaNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$5MraisedMay 2021 · 14 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedMay 2021 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ryan AgrestaExecutive Officer, Director
- Austin GuyetteDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Candidate do?
- Candidately builds an AI-powered software layer on top of applicant tracking systems for staffing and recruitment agencies, including an AI resume builder, client portal, talent marketplace, and candidate search tools. Its products serve recruiters and staffing firms to help move candidates toward placements.
- Who founded Candidate?
- Candidate was founded by Jan Jedlinski, Benjamin Bartakovics, Daniel-Phillip Bartakovics in 2020.
- Who are Candidate's investors?
- Candidate's investors include BEENEXT, Speedinvest, Y Combinator, PUSH Ventures, Voyager Capital.
- How much funding has Candidate raised?
- Candidate has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Candidate headquartered?
- Candidate is headquartered in Seattle, US.


