Flexible engagements, experienced startup recruiters with deep domain expertise, AI-enabled sourcing – Rocket’s model is unique among startup recruiting firms. The brainchild of serial entrepreneurs, our approach is designed to support the hiring needs of startups and scaleups experiencing rapid growth, at scale.
Rocket was founded by serial entrepreneurs who have led multiple startups to acquisition by companies like Zynga and Survey Monkey. We know the challenges of startup recruiting, and what it takes to scale successfully.
500+ happy customers
Our team has unparalleled experience and specialization in startups, equity, and growth. We've helped hundreds of startups, scaleups, and VC portcos successfully build and scale high-performance teams.
Flexible startup recruiting models
Rocket’s recruiting solutions are designed to meet the evolving hiring needs of startups. We scale up or down with the requirements of your business, allowing for flexibility during periods of high or low recruiting volumes.
A single partner for all your startup recruiting needs, from Seed to IPO.
1
Build From Scratch
Our experienced startup recruiters help you identify, prioritize, and hire for foundational roles essential to your organization’s growth.
2
Rapid Growth
Scaling after a funding round? We’re here to help improve your talent acquisition, provide strategic leadership, and support the next phase of your company’s growth.
3
Key Leadership & Talent Gaps
Critical to success, notoriously hard to fill. We have 15+ years of experience in executive search for startups, and know exactly how to get you perfect-fit leaders.
4
New Markets & Products
From building out a new function, to expanding lines of business or targeting niche roles, Rocket's got you covered.
Unparalled Results for Startups
Our specialized startup recruiters have delivered high-impact results for hundreds of organizations.
$650M Fintech Startup
2x Team from 40-80+
10x valuation
30+ candidates placed in ~12 months
$36M Mobile Gaming Platform
Seed - Series A
20x valuation
20+ candidates place in ~10 months
Series B - IPO
28 Engineers placed in 24 months
Backend, Data, Rails, Architects
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach to startup recruiting is guided by technology and designed to maximize results. You'll work closely with an experienced Account Manager on our team to make a great hire, guaranteed.
Understand Your Job Requirements
We do a deep dive into the role to understand your needs and drive alignment.
Identify and Source Candidates
Our comprehensive search casts a wide net, uncovering candidates others may miss. Your preferences and behavior are used by our machine learning algorithms to select the best matches.
Engage Matches
We aggregate data about each candidate to build a rich profile. Our knowledge of candidate motivations allows us to effectively communicate your story.
Close Offers
We run point on logistics to ensure successful interviews. Use our market insights and expertise to make compelling offers.
After raising $100M led by Lightspeed Ventures in 2021, 1047 Games needed to scale across several teams from engineering to art. We combined Contingency with Embedded RPO to help 1047 Games spin up the power of a full recruiting team in days with zero overhead, and hit hiring milestones ahead of schedule.
