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Phenom People

Ambler, US · 6 known investors

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Phenom provides an AI-powered talent experience platform for HR teams at large enterprises, using applied AI and automation to help hire, develop, and retain employees. It offers AI infrastructure and AI agents/co-pilots that support talent acquisition and management across the full candidate-to-employee journey.

Founders & leadership

BGBrad Goldoor
Brad GoldoorinCo-founderBrad Goldoor is co-founder and Executive Officer of Phenom People, an AI-powered talent platform founded in 2011 that uses machine learning and automation to help enterprises hire and manage employees across the candidate lifecycle.
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Mahe BayireddyCo-founder
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Hari BayireddyCo-founder
HBHari Bayireddi
Hari BayireddiinFounderHari Bayireddi is founder and CEO of Phenom People, an AI-powered talent experience platform that helps enterprises hire, develop, and retain employees through AI infrastructure and automation across the recruitment and employee lifecycle.
ENEd Newman
Ed NewmaninChief Evangelist2017–2020Ed Newman has over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition and management, including roles in human resources, executive leadership, and general management. He has advised Fortune 500 companies on talent acquisition strategies, processes, and technology infrastructure.
EOEric Offner
Eric OffnerinExecutiveHe brings enterprise sales leadership experience and a track record building and managing sales organizations across multiple markets and economic cycles.

Board

TGTim Guleri
Tim Guleriin𝕏Board directorInvestor at Sierra Ventures
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Rudy KarsanBoard directorCo-Founder & Partner at Karlani Capital

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$60.3M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2020

$30MraisedJan 2020 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brad GoldoorExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ed NewmanExecutive Officer
  • Joseph SmithExecutive Officer
  • Rudy KarsanDirector
  • Mahe BayireddiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tim GuleriDirector
  • Hari BayireddiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alex ScherbakovskyDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
Proceeds to insiders
$1M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$18.9MraisedMay 2018 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hari BayireddyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brad GoldoorExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ed NewmanExecutive Officer
  • Alex ScherbakovskyDirector
  • Rudy KarsanDirector
  • Joseph SmithExecutive Officer
  • Mahe BayireddiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tim GuleriDirector
Offering amount
$20.4M
Amount sold
$18.9M
Proceeds to insiders
$1M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2MraisedMar 2017 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric OffnerExecutive Officer
  • Mohah GuntiExecutive Officer
  • Ed NewmanExecutive Officer
  • Tim GuleriExecutive Officer
  • Swagat IrsaleExecutive Officer
  • Mahe BayireddiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brad GoldoorExecutive Officer
  • Sivanand AkellaExecutive Officer
  • Joe SmithExecutive Officer
  • Hari BayireddyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Mar 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$9.4MraisedJan 2016 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim GuleriDirector
  • Brad GoldoorExecutive Officer
  • Mahe BayireddyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ed NewmanExecutive Officer
  • Rudy KarsanDirector
  • Eric OffnerExecutive Officer
  • Hari BayireddyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.4M
Amount sold
$9.4M
Proceeds to insiders
$140K
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Pennsylvania
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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Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Applied

Data science-backed hiring platform built on structured models and predictive analytics, acquired by Phenom in 2026 after scaling to 500+ customers.

Frequently asked questions

What does Phenom People do?
Phenom provides an AI-powered talent experience platform for HR teams at large enterprises, using applied AI and automation to help hire, develop, and retain employees. It offers AI infrastructure and AI agents/co-pilots that support talent acquisition and management across the full candidate-to-employee journey.
Who founded Phenom People?
Phenom People was founded by Brad Goldoor, Mahe Bayireddy, Hari Bayireddy, Hari Bayireddi.
Who are Phenom People's investors?
Phenom People's investors include Adit Ventures Management, Llc, B Capital Group, B4 Capital, Karlani Capital, Sierra Ventures, Atlantic Vantage Point.
How much funding has Phenom People raised?
Phenom People has disclosed $60.3M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Phenom People headquartered?
Phenom People is headquartered in Ambler, US.