Hackajob

Hackajob

Platform linking developers to UK employers

Overview

Hackajob is a tech careers marketplace in the UK that connects software developers, DevOps engineers, and other tech professionals with potential employers. It works by letting job seekers build profiles, complete online challenges and participate in events, while companies directly reach out to candidates. This reverses traditional recruitment and creates a candidate-first hiring process that aims to streamline how tech roles are filled. The platform charges fees to employers when a hire is made, making money from successful placements. Hackajob differentiates itself by prioritizing candidate quality and direct communication, using skill-based challenges to surface fit, and focusing on the UK tech market. The overall goal is to make hiring in tech faster and more efficient for both job seekers and employers.

About Hackajob

Simplify's Rating
Why Hackajob is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$33M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Archer hit $1 million ARR in 90 days and broadened to all knowledge-worker roles.
  • The April 30, 2026 Workday Innovation Partner deal opens enterprise distribution fast.
  • Outcome-based pricing, launched December 2, 2024, lowers buyer friction and shortens sales cycles.

What critics are saying

  • Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby already own recruiter workflows and budgets.
  • Archer's AI-native sourcing becomes replaceable if customers standardize on cheaper ATS add-ons.
  • A 2024 redundancy wave signals margin pressure if US expansion misses revenue targets.

What makes Hackajob unique

  • Archer integrates with Workday Recruiting and ships qualified candidates in days, not months.
  • Hackajob claims 1M+ tech professionals and 50 million first-party data points.
  • Its candidate-first marketplace reportedly drives 85% response rates and 7x fewer applications.

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Funding

Total Funding

$33M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2026
hackajob's AI recruiting agent Archer hits $1M ARR in 90 days, expands beyond tech roles

Hackajob's AI recruiting agent Archer has reached $1 million in annual recurring revenue within 90 days of launch, making it the fastest-growing AI-native product in recruiting. The median enterprise AI company typically reaches $2 million ARR in its first year, according to Andreessen Horowitz data. Archer qualifies candidates before they enter applicant tracking systems, verifying identity and assessing fit before delivering introductions. In 90 days, it generated 35,000 double opt-in introductions with a candidate-to-hire ratio of 20:1, fifteen times better than the industry average of 340:1. The system has blocked over 1,500 fraudulent candidates, with 60% of introductions being first-time applicants. Hackajob is expanding Archer beyond technical roles to all knowledge-worker positions including commercial, operations, product and finance roles.

PR Newswire
Sep 6th, 2023
Hackajob Announces Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Changemakers: 2023

The changemakers on this list are demonstrating a commitment to DEI not just as a philosophy but with practical initiatives that have been proven vital to fostering greater workplace creativity, innovation and higher financial performance. .

PR Newswire
Aug 2nd, 2023
Hackajob Launches Ai Features To Enhance Representation And Inclusivit

hackajob. . By utilizing the power of AI, we're helping our clients build better teams, and ultimately, a better future

FinSMEs
May 3rd, 2023
hackajob Raises $25M in Series B Funding

hackajob, a London, UK-based provider of a technical hiring platform, raised $25M in Series B funding

TechCrunch
May 3rd, 2023
Hackajob matches technical talent with companies looking to hire

It's not easy finding qualified technical job candidates, and Hackajob has created a two-sided marketplace to help.

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