Hunt Club
Chicago, US · Founded 2014 · 230 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
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Hunt Club is an executive search firm that uses its network and technology platform to place leadership and other hires for high-growth venture- and private-equity-backed companies. Founded in 2014, it combines a referral-driven network with recruiting services for its clients.
Founders & leadership
Hunt Club was founded in 2014 by Nikolas Cromydas, Sami Ahmed, and Scott Kacyn.

Board

Investors · 9
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Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$53.7M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2018–2025
- $40MSeries BDec 2022 · 3 sources
Sator Grove (lead), WestCap (lead), FJ Labs, Network Ventures, Starting Line Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures
Source ↗ - $10MSeries AOct 2021 · 2 sources
FJ Labs, Network Ventures, Starting Line Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures
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▶$8MofferedMar 2025 · OtherRule 506(b)
- Brian ReinkenDirector
- Stephen SchmalhoferDirector
- Jamie GilpinDirector
- Nikolas CromydasExecutive Officer, Director
- Dave KnoxDirector
- Offering amount
- $8M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.9MraisedApr 2019 · 22 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Nikolas CromydasExecutive Officer, Director
- Dave KnoxDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.8MraisedMar 2018 · 28 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Dave KnoxDirector
- Nikolas CromydasExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- Minimum investment
- $3.8K
- First sale
- Feb 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Hunt Club do?
- Hunt Club is an executive search firm that uses its network and technology platform to place leadership and other hires for high-growth venture- and private-equity-backed companies. Founded in 2014, it combines a referral-driven network with recruiting services for its clients.
- Who founded Hunt Club?
- Hunt Club was founded by Nikolas Cromydas, Sami Ahmed, Scott Kacyn in 2014.
- Who are Hunt Club's investors?
- Hunt Club's investors include FJ Labs, Knoll Ventures, Starting Line, TBD Angels, Teamworthy Ventures, Network Ventures.
- How much funding has Hunt Club raised?
- Hunt Club has disclosed $53.7M raised across 4 of its 6 known rounds.
- Where is Hunt Club headquartered?
- Hunt Club is headquartered in Chicago, US.






