30 Best Active Hiring and Recruitement Investors in 2024

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General Atlantic is a global growth equity investor that supports companies in their early and growth stages, particularly in Series A, B, and C rounds. They invest between $500,000 and $10,000,000 per company. Their focus areas include payments, fintech, food tech, pet tech, hiring, and the future of work. Notable investments include Butternut Box, Klarna, and Hibob. The fund aims to foster growth and help businesses scale effectively.

58

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$20M - $500M

Industries:

Fintech, Foodtech, Hiring and Recruitement

Top investments in :

Butternut Box (
60)
, Hibob (
56)
, Klarna (
56)

Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Redwood City. They invest in early to late-stage startups in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and enterprise, with investments ranging from $20 million to $125 million. Notable companies they have backed include Qogita, Vertice, Raft, Apron, and Previse. Their focus areas include fintech, data, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Bessemer Venture Partners aims to support promising companies from pre-seed to series G stages.

52

Offices:

London

Cambridge

New York

Redwood City (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Eye Security (
60)
, Mambu (
60)
, Qogita (
60)

Balderton Capital, based in London, is a venture capital fund investing in companies from seed to series F, including debt financing, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. The fund targets diverse industries such as tech, health, and finance. Its portfolio includes notable companies like Payflows, Wagestream, PhotoRoom, Sylvera, and Scalable Capital. Balderton Capital supports businesses from early stages to growth, helping them achieve new heights.

52

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Wayve (
75)
, VOI Technology (
67)
, Wagestream (
65)

Village Global is an early-stage venture capital fund supporting startups in sectors like health tech, mobile tech, and financial services. They have backed companies such as Wagestream, GetHarley, and Zelt. Village Global invests from the seed stage up to Series B, aiding businesses in their early growth stages.

52

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series B

Check Size:

$5M - $70M

Industries:

Health Tech, Fintech, Mobile

Top investments in :

GetHarley (
70)
, Wagestream (
65)
, Zelt (
43)

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge. They invest in early-stage and growth companies across industries such as finance, health tech, and software, with check sizes from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Monzo and Travel Perk. General Catalyst supports businesses from pre-seed to series F, helping them grow and succeed.

51

Offices:

Cambridge (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Helsing (
83)
, Mistral AI (
75)

Northzone is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in companies at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage financing, with check sizes from $100,000 to $40 million. Their portfolio spans technology, healthcare, and entertainment sectors, including companies like Sona, Wagestream, and Finom. Northzone leverages its experience across multiple economic and technology cycles to help businesses grow and succeed.

51

Offices:

London (HQ)

Stockholm

New York

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Homa Games (
70)
, Wagestream (
65)
, Jow (
63)

Accel is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, investing in companies from pre-seed to series G with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. They support entrepreneurs across various industries, including fintech, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo, BlaBlaCar, Qogita, Synthesia, and Tines. Accel aims to help a global community of entrepreneurs grow and succeed.

50

Offices:

London

Palo Alto (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, BlaBlaCar (
67)
, Algolia (
60)

Index Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund that invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage funding. They support industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Tines, Tacto, Causaly, Sylvera, and GetHarley. Index Ventures provides financial backing and guidance to help companies grow and succeed globally.

50

Offices:

London (HQ)

New York

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

GetHarley (
70)
, Algolia (
60)
, Ankorstore (
60)

AngelPad is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments, primarily in enterprise software and hiring startups. Investment sizes range from $500,000 to $10 million. Recognized as a top U.S. accelerator by MIT and Rice University, AngelPad has backed companies like Beamery.

50

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

Hiring and Recruitement, Enterprise Software

Top investments in :

Beamery (
56)

HV Capital, based in Munich, is a venture capital firm that helps founders grow their businesses. They invest in early to late-stage companies with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $100 million. HV Capital supports startups in industries such as health tech, fintech, AI, and mobility, backing companies like Scalable Capital and Isar Aerospace. Their goal is to provide funding and guidance to help companies succeed in competitive markets.

49

Offices:

Berlin

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

CarOnSale (
60)
, CoachHub (
60)
, Depop (
60)

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They fund startups from the idea phase to later growth stages, focusing on diverse fields such as crypto, data, AI, health tech, and fintech. Notable investments include Mistral AI and Blockchain.com. The firm aims to support and grow businesses across various industries to help them achieve their potential.

49

Offices:

Tel Aviv

Menlo Park (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Mistral AI (
75)
, Blockchain.com (
60)
, Matter Labs (
60)

A16Z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series D, with varying check sizes. A16Z focuses on technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, crypto, AI, and fintech. Portfolio companies include Hyperexponential, Kaedim, and Mistral AI. Through multiple funds, A16Z aims to support the growth and development of their investments across diverse sectors and stages.

48

Offices:

Menlo Park (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Hyperexponential (
75)
, Mistral AI (
75)
, Gensyn (
60)

Augmentum Fintech is a publicly listed fintech fund based in London, investing in various stages from early seed rounds to late-stage funding. The fund supports diverse financial technology sectors such as payments, recruitment, e-commerce, AI, and legal tech. Notable investments include Iwoca, Volt, Tide, Onfido, and Farewill. Augmentum Fintech aims to drive growth and innovation in the financial technology industry, supporting businesses that shape the future of finance.

48

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Series H, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Fintech, Crypto & web3, Hardware

Top investments in :

Iwoca (
87)
, Grover (
60)
, Onfido (
60)

Creandum is a Stockholm-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies across various stages, from pre-seed to Series D. Focused on industries like ecommerce, climate tech, mobility, and fintech, they have backed companies such as Factorial HR and Packfleet. Their goal is to partner with visionary founders to help them grow and succeed.

48

Offices:

Berlin

London

Stockholm (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Factorial HR (
71)
, VOI Technology (
67)
, Packfleet (
63)

Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

48

Offices:

Copenhagen (HQ)

Paris

Berlin

Stockholm

Lisbon

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

GetYourGuide (
60)
, Zolar (
60)
, Byway (
60)

Felix Capital is a London-based venture fund investing in companies from seed to series E stages, with check sizes between $1 million and $50 million. The fund focuses on sectors like e-commerce, health tech, fintech, and gaming. Notable investments include Pigment, Travel Perk, and Ledger. Its aim is to support teams driving industry change.

47

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Pigment (
67)
, Creative Fabrica (
60)
, HungryPanda (
60)

SoftBank Group, based in London, is a venture capital fund that invests in companies across various growth stages. The fund targets sectors such as health tech, finance, and communications. Notable investments include Travel Perk, Dice, Infogrid, Robin AI, and OneWeb. SoftBank Group aims to support projects with growth potential and positive social impact, providing financial backing tailored to each company's development needs.

46

Offices:

London (HQ)

Mountain View

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Wayve (
75)
, AUTO1 (
60)
, CoachHub (
60)

Point Nine Capital is a venture capital fund based in Berlin. They invest in early-stage companies, from seed to Series D, with check sizes ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. Their focus spans sectors including AI, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Attio, and PlayPlay. Point Nine Capital aims to help young companies grow by providing both capital and support.

46

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Factorial HR (
71)
, Algolia (
60)
, Contentful (
60)

Activate Capital Partners is a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting companies driving the sustainable transformation of the global economy. They invest in Series B and D stages, focusing on sectors like energy, climate tech, manufacturing, and data analytics. Notable investments include HR Path and Enpal. Their aim is to back businesses that contribute to a cleaner, more efficient world.

46

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B, Series D

Check Size:

$40M - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Hiring and Recruitement, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Enpal (
60)
, HR Path (
60)

Local Globe is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in companies from pre-seed to Series C stages. They support businesses across diverse industries, including e-commerce, mobility, and climate tech. Notable investments include Qogita and Sylvera. Local Globe aims to help young companies grow and make a positive impact in their sectors.

45

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

VOI Technology (
67)
, Moove (
60)
, Motorway (
60)

Société Générale Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Société Générale Group. The fund supports startups at various stages, from early to late rounds, and offers flexible check sizes, including debt financing. Investments span sectors such as cloud technology, ecommerce, consumer products, fashion, data analytics, recruitment, manufacturing, and clean technology. Notable portfolio companies include H2 Green Steel, HR Path, Qarnot, and Vestiaire Collective. The fund aims to nurture new business opportunities and connect startups with Société Générale's expertise and network.

45

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Series A, Series B, Series D

Check Size:

$10M - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, CPG & Consumer Goods, Fashion

Top investments in :

H2 Green Steel (
65)
, HR Path (
60)
, Vestiaire Collective (
60)

GV, based in Mountain View, is a venture capital fund founded in 2009 as Google Ventures. It invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to Series E, across industries such as technology, health, and fintech. Notable investments include Monzo, Nothing, and Blockchain.com. GV supports entrepreneurs developing impactful solutions to advance their fields.

44

Offices:

London

New York

Mountain View (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Blockchain.com (
60)
, Genesis Global (
60)

Insight Venture Partners is a New York-based venture capital fund investing in technology and software companies from seed to series G. They support sectors like data analytics, cloud services, and fintech without imposing a set check size limit. Notable investments include BlaBlaCar and Checkout. Insight Venture Partners provides financial backing and industry expertise to help companies scale and succeed.

44

Offices:

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

BlaBlaCar (
67)
, Cognigy (
63)
, Onum (
63)

Earlybird Venture Capital, based in Berlin, invests in European tech startups at various stages, from seed to series A and beyond, with check sizes from $500,000 to $10 million. Their focus areas include biotech, fintech, and AI. Notable investments include Quantum Diamonds and Isar Aerospace. Earlybird provides financial backing and guidance to help startups grow and succeed in a competitive market.

43

Offices:

Paris

Berlin (HQ)

Munich

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

FintechOS (
70)
, Oviva (
60)
, Payhawk (
60)

Seedcamp is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in early-stage startups across various industries. They provide funding from £300,000 to £2 million and support founders with global ambitions. Notable investments include Curve and Sylvera. Seedcamp helps startups grow through investment and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, aiming to enable the next generation of tech leaders to build transformative companies.

43

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Elliptic (
60)
, Grover (
60)
, Hopin (
60)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital fund based in New York. They invest in startups from pre-seed to late stages, with varied check sizes. Focus areas include recruitment, energy, climate tech, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Super Payments, CarbonChain, and Juro. Union Square Ventures aims to support companies driving technological advancements and industry improvements.

43

Offices:

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Matter Labs (
60)
, Dune Analytics (
52)
, Juro (
52)

L Catterton, based in Connecticut, is a venture capital fund specializing in consumer-focused businesses. They invest in Series B, Series C, and Series D funding rounds across sectors like ecommerce, fintech, and personal finance. Notable investments include Butternut Box and Cazoo. With experience in manufacturing, foodtech, and pet tech, L Catterton aims to foster growth and success in consumer-oriented companies.

43

Offices:

Connecticut (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$20M - $500M

Industries:

Fintech, Foodtech, CPG & Consumer Goods

Top investments in :

Razor Group (
67)
, Butternut Box (
60)
, SellerX (
60)

Alven Capital is a venture capital fund based in Paris, investing in startups from pre-seed to series D across industries such as fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. They typically invest between €500,000 and €1,000,000. With over 20 years of experience, they have backed more than 160 startups, including notable companies like Meero and Qonto. Alven Capital leverages its experience and resources to help ambitious founders grow and succeed.

42

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Edtech, Fintech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

Algolia (
60)
, Ankorstore (
60)
, Kaiko (
60)

Latitude is a venture capital fund based in London that partners with tech founders to tackle industry-wide problems. They invest at various stages, from early growth to advanced rounds, focusing on companies with real-world impact in areas like data, analytics, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo and Tide. Latitude seeks businesses that can transform industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, and people operations, aiming to support groundbreaking ideas and help founders grow their companies.

42

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Wagestream (
65)
, Beauty Pie (
60)

Mosaic Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund investing $1-10 million in startups at seed, series A, B, and C stages. They focus on finance, technology, and personal services sectors, supporting founders reimagining the world. Notable investments include Vortexa and Blockchain.com. Their mission is to help European startups grow and succeed in high-impact industries.

42

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $50M

Industries:

Health Tech, Fintech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

Vortexa (
71)
, Blockchain.com (
60)
, Habito (
56)