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YouTeam

AcquiredYC W18

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 34 employees · 3 known investors

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YouTeam operates a hiring platform that connects startups with vetted offshore software engineers seeking full-time contracts who are not listed on freelance portals or job boards. It focuses on helping startups, including Y Combinator companies, source engineering talent.

B2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaSMarketplaceHuman ResourcesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

YouTeam was founded in 2017 by Yura Riphyak, Anton Mishchenko, and Nikita V.

YRYura Riphyak
Yura RiphyakCo-founder and Chief Product Officer2017–2019Yura Riphyak is a founder with 15 years of experience spanning HR technology, social media, and online marketplaces. A graduate of the London School of Economics and Chevening scholar, he co-founded YouTeam (acquired by TopTal in 2025) and Hubbub.fm, and currently serves as Chief Conversion Officer at Alphie.
AMAnton Mishchenko
Anton MishchenkoCo-Founder & CEO2014–2020
NVNikita V
Nikita VCo-Founder & CTO2016–2023Founder and CTO of YouTeam (now part of Toptal), a remote talent marketplace connecting clients with vetted professionals. Previously built product and scaled teams at a venture-backed company that achieved a successful exit.
YR
Yurij RiphyakFounder
VS
Val SaninCRO
RB
Rita BodnarchukCOO

Investors · 3

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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u.venturesreportedKyiv · $100K – $2M

How we know: press coverage · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

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In the news

YouTeam.io - Now Part of Toptaltoptal.com · Jan 2025YouTeam is a marketplace for offshore developer talent | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · May 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does YouTeam do?
YouTeam operates a hiring platform that connects startups with vetted offshore software engineers seeking full-time contracts who are not listed on freelance portals or job boards. It focuses on helping startups, including Y Combinator companies, source engineering talent.
Who founded YouTeam?
YouTeam was founded by Yura Riphyak, Anton Mishchenko, Nikita V in 2017.
Who are YouTeam's investors?
YouTeam's investors include Digital Future Investments Ltd, Y Combinator, u.ventures.
Where is YouTeam headquartered?
YouTeam is headquartered in San Francisco, US.