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Sourceress

YC S17

San 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.

KQKanjun Qiu
Kanjun QiuCEO & Cofounder2016–2021Kanjun Qiu is CEO of Imbue and works at Outset Capital supporting founders.30 Under 30 2020
JAJosh Albrecht
Josh AlbrechtCo-founder · CTO2015–2021General Partner at Outset Capital

Investors · 15

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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10x GroupreportedMünchen

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Arena VenturesreportedVenice

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Coda capitalreported

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Endure CapitalreportedAmsterdam

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NeoreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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S2 CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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WndrCoreportedRedwood City · $100K – $10M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2017–2023

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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.