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Ziprecruiter

NYSE: ZIP

Santa Monica, US · Founded 2010 · Incorporated in Delaware · 2 known investors

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ZipRecruiter operates an online marketplace that matches job seekers with employers using AI-powered algorithms to identify qualified candidates and relevant positions. The platform serves both employers seeking to fill roles and job seekers across industries by automating candidate discovery, streamlining applications, and providing matching recommendations through a combination of proprietary data and machine learning technology.

Founders & leadership

Ziprecruiter was founded in 2010 by Willis Redd, Ward Poulos, Joe Edmonds, and Ian Siegel.

WR
Willis ReddCo-founder · Testing/Dev Account
WP
Ward PoulosCo-founder
JE
Joe EdmondsCo-founder
ISIan Siegel
Ian SiegelCo-Founder & CEOIan Siegel is CEO and co-founder of ZipRecruiter, an online employment marketplace that uses AI-driven matching to connect employers with job seekers, which he co-founded in 2010. He previously held leadership roles at CitySearch, Stamps.com, and Rent.com (an eBay company).

Board

ELEric Liaw
Eric LiawBoard Member2014–2024Investor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

Investors · 2

Wellington Managementlisted by Wellington ManagementBoston · $5M – $50M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$63M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 1900–2014

▶$63MraisedAug 2014 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Willis ReddDirector
  • Ward PoulosDirector
  • Joe EdmondsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian SiegelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric LiawDirector
Offering amount
$63M
Amount sold
$63M
First sale
Aug 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

5 people who came through Ziprecruiter went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ziprecruiter do?
ZipRecruiter operates an online marketplace that matches job seekers with employers using AI-powered algorithms to identify qualified candidates and relevant positions. The platform serves both employers seeking to fill roles and job seekers across industries by automating candidate discovery, streamlining applications, and providing matching recommendations through a combination of proprietary data and machine learning technology.
Who founded Ziprecruiter?
Ziprecruiter was founded by Willis Redd, Ward Poulos, Joe Edmonds, Ian Siegel in 2010.
Who are Ziprecruiter's investors?
Ziprecruiter's investors include IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Wellington Management.
How much funding has Ziprecruiter raised?
Ziprecruiter has disclosed $63M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Ziprecruiter headquartered?
Ziprecruiter is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.