Candidately
YC S17New York City, US · Founded 2017 · 9 employees · 3 known investors
Candidately is a software platform providing AI-powered tools and infrastructure for staffing agencies, including an AI resume builder, candidate search, talent marketplace, and client portal. The company serves staffing firms and recruiters seeking to modernize workflows beyond traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes.
Also known as Candidate.ly · Gustav
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSB2BRecruitingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Candidately was founded in 2017 by Jan Alexander Jedlinski, Benjamin Bartakovics, Daniel Bartakovics, and Michael Ströck.
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Jan Alexander JedlinskiinFounder/CEOJan Alexander Jedlinski has worked in staffing and recruiting since 2016, co-founding both Candidately and Candidate Search AI. He previously worked at Gustav.
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Benjamin BartakovicsinFounder/Head of Finance & Operations ()
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Daniel BartakovicsinFounder
Investors · 3
Competitors · 7
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- What does Candidately do?
- Candidately is a software platform providing AI-powered tools and infrastructure for staffing agencies, including an AI resume builder, candidate search, talent marketplace, and client portal. The company serves staffing firms and recruiters seeking to modernize workflows beyond traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes.
- Who founded Candidately?
- Candidately was founded by Jan Alexander Jedlinski, Benjamin Bartakovics, Daniel Bartakovics, Michael Ströck in 2017.
- Who are Candidately's investors?
- Candidately's investors include Y Combinator, BEENEXT, Speedinvest.
- Where is Candidately headquartered?
- Candidately is headquartered in New York City, US.









