Haystack is a tech hiring marketplace that utilizes a mobile app and web platform to connect tech talent directly with hiring managers, eliminating the need for recruitment agents. The platform addresses the challenge of finding qualified tech candidates by offering intelligent candidate matching and unlimited job listings tailored to user preferences.
Funding
$2.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional tech hiring processes often involve recruitment agents, leading to irrelevant job postings, spam messaging, and a disconnect between tech talent and hiring managers. This results in inefficient use of time and resources for both candidates and employers, hindering the ability to find the right fit.
Solution
Haystack is a tech hiring marketplace designed to directly connect tech talent with hiring managers through a mobile app and web platform, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform uses intelligent candidate matching based on preferences such as tech stack, seniority, location, and company benefits, ensuring that candidates only see relevant opportunities. Employers can showcase their brand, create unlimited job listings, and directly message high-quality tech talent matched to their roles, streamlining the hiring process and improving ROI. By focusing on direct connections and preference-based matching, Haystack aims to create a more transparent and efficient hiring experience for both tech professionals and companies.
Target Audience
Haystack primarily targets tech professionals seeking new opportunities and hiring managers at startups, scale-ups, and enterprises looking to directly connect with qualified tech talent.
Features
- Intelligent candidate matching based on tech stack, seniority, location, and company benefits
- Unlimited job listings for employers to showcase opportunities
- Direct messaging between hiring managers and matched candidates, eliminating recruitment agents
- Employer branding profiles to showcase company culture and values
- Mobile app and web platform for accessibility and convenience
- Preference-based matching to ensure candidates only see relevant opportunities
- Candidate-driven approach, allowing tech professionals to explore the tech scene on their terms