Sourceress
YC S17San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 35 employees · 15 known investors
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Sourceress uses machine learning to match job candidates with open roles by defining job requirements, identifying suitable applicants, and contacting them with personalized messages; hiring managers report satisfaction with recommended candidates over 85% of the time.
Also known as Generally Intelligent · Imbue (formerly Generally Intelligent · Imbue (formerly Generally Intelligent) · YC17)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Sourceress was founded in 2017 by Kanjun Qiu and Josh Albrecht.


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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2017–2023
- Undisclosed amountSeries BSep 2023Source ↗
- $3.5MraisedNov 2017 · 2 sources
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Sourceress went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sourceress do?
- Sourceress uses machine learning to match job candidates with open roles by defining job requirements, identifying suitable applicants, and contacting them with personalized messages; hiring managers report satisfaction with recommended candidates over 85% of the time.
- Who founded Sourceress?
- Sourceress was founded by Kanjun Qiu, Josh Albrecht in 2017.
- Who are Sourceress's investors?
- Sourceress's investors include Y Combinator, 10x Group, Agrolimen Ventures, Arena Ventures, Astera Institute, Basis Set Ventures, Coda capital, Endure Capital and 7 more.
- How much funding has Sourceress raised?
- Sourceress has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Sourceress headquartered?
- Sourceress is headquartered in San Francisco, US.















