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Spott secures $21M Series A funding to expand its AI platform designed for recruitment agencies, led by Balderton Capital.

PRIVATESep 22, 2026

Amount Raised

$21 Million

Round Type

Series A

San FranciscoSoftware

Investors

FortinoBase10 PartnersY CombinatorBalderton Capital

Description

Spott, an AI-native applicant tracking system and CRM platform for recruitment agencies, has raised $21 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Base10 Partners, Y Combinator, and Fortino. The funding will allow Spott to enhance its platform that streamlines recruitment processes. Founded in 2024, Spott aims to automate administrative tasks while ensuring human oversight in recruitment decisions.

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Company Information

Company

Spott

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Spott is an AI-native recruiting platform aimed at transforming how recruitment agencies operate. The startup focuses on automating entire workflows to streamline daily operations and reduce reliance on outdated recruitment software. By offering an all-in-one solution, Spott allows recruiters to concentrate on making placements rather than managing fragmented tools. The founders bring valuable insights from their experiences at elite consulting firms to address challenges in the recruitment technology space.

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