Prism
YC X26London, GB · Founded 2025 · 4 employees · 1 known investors
Prism operates a recruiting agency that uses AI agents and software to help companies identify job candidates more quickly.
Also known as Grappl · HireGlide
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Prism was founded in 2025 by Theo Kitsberg and Axel La Pira.
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Theo KitsberginFounder & CEOTheo Kitsberg studied at Cambridge and conducted research at MIT's Media Lab and the Cambridge Computer Science Faculty, with published work in academic venues. He previously managed recruiting and training operations for a mental health helpline organization. He is currently building Prism, a platform using proprietary search technology to connect talent with opportunities.
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Axel La PirainFounder & CTOAxel studied Computer Science and Philosophy at Oxford and previously served as an associate at Alan before founding Prism, an AI-powered recruiting platform.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 2
by search overlap
Candidately5 shared keywordsCandidately is a software platform providing AI-powered tools and infrastructure for staffing agencies, including an AI resume builder, candidate search, talent marketplace, and client portal. The company serves staffing firms and recruiters seeking to modernize workflows beyond traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes.
HireEZ4 shared keywordshireEZ builds an AI-first recruiting platform that combines AI talent sourcing, recruitment CRM, analytics, and automation for talent acquisition and recruiting teams. Its agentic AI automates sourcing, screening, outreach, scheduling, and analytics while keeping recruiters in control.
Companies competing with Prism for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Prism Valuation Hits ₹67,200 Crore, Joins Hurun Top 10 | Whalesbookwhalesbook.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Prism do?
- Prism operates a recruiting agency that uses AI agents and software to help companies identify job candidates more quickly.
- Who founded Prism?
- Prism was founded by Theo Kitsberg, Axel La Pira in 2025.
- Who are Prism's investors?
- Prism's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Prism headquartered?
- Prism is headquartered in London, GB.