# Candidate: Information technology & services, Seattle, United States

> Candidate: Candidate is a dual-sided marketplace that connects job seekers with startup roles through a network of well-connected referrers.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/candidate (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

United States · [Information technology & services startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies)

# Candidate

Candidate is a dual-sided marketplace that connects job seekers with startup roles through a network of well-connected referrers.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Information technology & services Seattle, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2020 6 years old
- **Team:** 33 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $5.0M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Jun 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Candidate has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Candidate

Candidate is a dual-sided marketplace that connects job seekers with startup roles through a network of well-connected referrers.

The platform allows individuals to refer friends and colleagues for positions while sharing detailed qualifications that go beyond traditional resumes. The company aims to create meaningful connections through trusted networks. The core service is a job referral platform that enables users to proactively share candidate information. Candidate also offers referral preparation tools, such as job listing sharing features, and provides guidance through resources like “Prepping Your Referral for Success.” Additionally, the company educates users on startup funding stages to enhance their understanding of company maturity. Candidate's primary product is the mobile app “Candidate – refer your network,” available on app stores. The platform serves job seekers looking for in-demand roles, well-connected individuals who refer candidates, and startup hiring managers seeking qualified referrals.

## What company datasets say Candidate raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$5.0M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$4.0M**

Last round date **Jun 2021**

Investors listed **7**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Ryan Agresta** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Austin Guyette*

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Ascend](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ascend)

Each firm lists Candidate on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 561311, SIC 7361
- **Region:** Washington
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/candidate)

## Information technology & services in United States

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