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Spott

YC W25

Leuven, BE · Founded 2024 · 50 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors

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Spott builds an ATS and CRM platform for recruitment agencies that integrates AI directly into its core infrastructure. The platform aims to streamline candidate matching, outreach, and administration for professional recruiters through practical AI features.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BBelgiumEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

Spott was founded in 2024 by Manu Vanderveeren, Lander Degreve, and Samuel Smeys.

MVManu Vanderveeren
Manu VanderveerenCo-Founder & COOHe previously worked at McKinsey on strategy, technology due diligence, and human resources projects, and held internships in investment banking and private equity at Morgan Stanley and corporate venture capital.
LDLander Degreve
Lander DegreveCo-Founder & CEOHe previously worked at Bain building an AI job matching tool, and studied financial statistics with a master's degree from Bocconi University, complemented by an internship in investment banking at JPMorgan.
SSSamuel Smeys
Samuel SmeysCo-Founder & CTOHe previously worked at BCG developing data and machine learning systems for recruitment agencies across the UK, USA, and EU, and holds a master's degree in statistics from LSE.

Investors · 4

Base10 PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

How we know: fortino.vc · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Fortino CapitalreportedAntwerp · $540K – $32.4M

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True EquityreportedYarmouth

How we know: funding news · fortino.vc · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.2M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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In the news

Spott: The AI workspace for agency recruitersycombinator.com · Apr 2026Spott Raises $3.2M in Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2025Spott: AI agents for recruiting firmsycombinator.com · Feb 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Spott do?
Spott builds an ATS and CRM platform for recruitment agencies that integrates AI directly into its core infrastructure. The platform aims to streamline candidate matching, outreach, and administration for professional recruiters through practical AI features.
Who founded Spott?
Spott was founded by Manu Vanderveeren, Lander Degreve, Samuel Smeys in 2024.
Who are Spott's investors?
Spott's investors include Y Combinator, Base10 Partners, Fortino Capital, True Equity.
How much funding has Spott raised?
Spott has disclosed $3.2M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Spott headquartered?
Spott is headquartered in Leuven, BE.