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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.

NC
Nikolas CromydasCo-founder
SASami Ahmed
Sami AhmedCo-FounderFounder at Huntclub
SKScott Kacyn
Scott KacynCo-Founder & CTOScott Kacyn is the founder of Hunt Club, an executive search and recruiting services firm that uses a network-based platform to place talent for growth-stage and private-equity-backed companies.

Board

SSStephen Schmalhofer
Stephen SchmalhoferBoard MemberPartner at Teamworthy Ventures
DK
Dave KnoxBoard director
BR
Brian ReinkenBoard director
JG
Jamie GilpinBoard director

Investors · 9

Also in the syndicate · 3

Sator GroveleadStarting Line VenturesWestCaplead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$53.7M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$8MofferedMar 2025 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian ReinkenDirector
  • Stephen SchmalhoferDirector
  • Jamie GilpinDirector
  • Nikolas CromydasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dave KnoxDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedApr 2019 · 22 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.8MraisedMar 2018 · 28 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.