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Perfectly

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 4 employees · 5 known investors

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Perfectly is an AI-native recruiting agency that automates candidate sourcing, outreach, and coordination for startup hiring teams. The system uses machine learning to identify and contact candidates, learning from feedback to improve over time.

Also known as Perfectly AI Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Perfectly was founded in 2025 by Victor Luo, Zhuang (Gary) Luo, and Huimin Xie.

VLVictor Luo
Victor LuoCEO and Co-FounderVictor Luo is a founder working on startup hiring; he previously worked as an ML scientist at TikTok and has founded two companies.
Z(Zhuang (Gary) Luo
Zhuang (Gary) LuoCTO and Co-FounderZhuang Luo previously worked as a machine learning engineer at Meta and TikTok. He is building an AI-native recruiting platform.
HXHuimin Xie
Huimin XieCo-FounderHuimin Xie previously worked as a tech lead and senior machine learning engineer at TikTok.

Investors · 5

Lobster Capitallisted by Lobster CapitalSan Francisco

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Etna LabsreportedSan Francisco

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Singularity Venturesreported

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Start Equity Venturesreported

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Hire with Perfectly✨: Your AI Recruiting Agencyycombinator.com · Jan 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Perfectly do?
Perfectly is an AI-native recruiting agency that automates candidate sourcing, outreach, and coordination for startup hiring teams. The system uses machine learning to identify and contact candidates, learning from feedback to improve over time.
Who founded Perfectly?
Perfectly was founded by Victor Luo, Zhuang (Gary) Luo, Huimin Xie in 2025.
Who are Perfectly's investors?
Perfectly's investors include Y Combinator, Lobster Capital, Etna Labs, Singularity Ventures, Start Equity Ventures.
Where is Perfectly headquartered?
Perfectly is headquartered in San Francisco, US.