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Flo

YC S19

Austin, US · Founded 2019 · 50 employees · 12 known investors

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Flo builds software for law firms, law schools, and legal recruiters to manage the full career lifecycle of lawyers—from recruiting and onboarding through development, performance management, and retention. The platform consolidates previously disconnected talent processes into a single system designed specifically for the legal industry.

Also known as Flo Recruit Inc. · Flo Recruit

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Flo was founded in 2019 by Katherine Allen and Atreya Misra.

KAKatherine Allen
Katherine AllenFounder/CEOKatherine Allen is the founder of Flo, a software platform that helps law firms, law schools, and legal recruiters manage lawyer talent across recruiting, onboarding, development, and retention.
AMAtreya Misra
Atreya MisraCo-Founder & CTO2017–2024Cofounder at Flo Recruit30 Under 30 2024
CBCorey Blahuta
Corey BlahutaVice President FinanceExecutive Officer at Flo Recruit
CW
Christina WellsSenior Vice President - Operations and People
MJ
Michael JohnsOperations Specialist

Board

AHAasim Hasan
Aasim HasanBoard directorManaging Partner at Moneta Ventures
VSVenu Shamapant
Venu ShamapantMember Board of DirectorsFounding Partner at LiveOak Ventures

Investors · 12

Tau Ventureslisted by Tau VenturesPalo Alto · $500K

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Capital FactoryreportedAustin

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Moneta VCreportedTel Aviv-Yafo · $500K – $1M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$12.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2026

  • Undisclosed amountSeedJul 2026 · 2 sources
    Source ↗
▶$5MraisedMay 2025 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aasim HasanDirector
  • Corey BlahutaExecutive Officer
  • Katherine AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Venu ShamapantDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.4MraisedJul 2023 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Atreya MisraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Venu ShamapantDirector
  • Aasim HasanDirector
  • Katherine AllenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.4M
Amount sold
$7.4M
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
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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corporate structure
Flo Recruit Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Flo do?
Flo builds software for law firms, law schools, and legal recruiters to manage the full career lifecycle of lawyers—from recruiting and onboarding through development, performance management, and retention. The platform consolidates previously disconnected talent processes into a single system designed specifically for the legal industry.
Who founded Flo?
Flo was founded by Katherine Allen, Atreya Misra in 2019.
Who are Flo's investors?
Flo's investors include Alumni Ventures, Dorm Room, General Atlantic, LegalTech, LiveOak Ventures, Moneta Ventures, Tau Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has Flo raised?
Flo has disclosed $12.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Flo headquartered?
Flo is headquartered in Austin, US.