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Candidately

YC S17

New York City, US · Founded 2017 · 9 employees · 11 known investors

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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 Gustav Technologies, Inc. · Candidate.ly · Gustav · Gustav, Candidately, Gustav, Candidately, Candidate.ly

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, Michael Ströck, and Jan Jedlinski.

JAJan Alexander Jedlinski
Jan Alexander JedlinskiCEOJan Alexander Jedlinski has worked in staffing and recruiting since 2016, co-founding both Candidately and Candidate Search AI. He previously worked at Gustav.
BBBenjamin Bartakovics
Benjamin BartakovicsHead of Product / Co-Founder
DBDaniel Bartakovics
Daniel BartakovicsCMO | Co-FounderHe brings over a decade of experience in staffing technology and user-centered design.
MSMichael Ströck
Michael StröckFounderformerManaging Partner at Calm/Storm VC
JJJan Jedlinski
Jan JedlinskiCo-founder & CEOJan Jedlinski co-founded Candidately, an AI-powered recruitment software platform serving staffing agencies and recruiters with resume building, talent marketplace, and candidate search capabilities. He has worked in the staffing and recruiting industry since 2016.
RA
Ryan AgrestaNamed on SEC filing

Board

AGAustin Guyette
Austin GuyetteBoard directorPartner at Voyager Capital

Investors · 11

BEENEXT✓ confirmed by CandidatelySingapore

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Speedinvest✓ confirmed by CandidatelyVienna · $5M – $30M

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PUSH Ventureslisted by PUSH VenturesVienna

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Voyager Capitallisted by Voyager CapitalSeattle · $1M – $4Mvia Austin Guyette · board

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10x GroupreportedMünchen

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Compass-GruppereportedWien

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Highline Ventures GmbHreported

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Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $5M

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Red BullreportedSalzburg

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

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, Jan Jedlinski in 2017.
Who are Candidately's investors?
Candidately's investors include Y Combinator, BEENEXT, Speedinvest, PUSH Ventures, Voyager Capital, 10x Group, Compass-Gruppe, Highline Ventures GmbH and 3 more.
How much funding has Candidately raised?
Candidately has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Candidately headquartered?
Candidately is headquartered in New York City, US.