Recruiting for venture-backed startups

We build GTM and technical teams for startups that can't afford a bad hire.

Talent Hirely is a specialist recruiting practice for VC-backed startups from seed to Series D, focused on GTM, AI/ML, and Engineering roles — run with the speed and attention of an in-house recruiter.

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GTM AI/ML Technical Seed–Series D
Years in recruitment 10+
Disciplines Agency · RPO · Exec search
Engagement models Embedded or contingency

Who we serve

Three hiring lanes, one recruiter who actually knows the roles.

We work exclusively with venture-backed startups building out the functions that decide whether the next round happens.

GTM

  • Sales & Account Executives
  • Marketing & Growth
  • Customer Success
  • RevOps

AI/ML

  • ML & Applied AI Engineers
  • Applied Research Scientists
  • AI Infrastructure
  • MLOps

Technical

  • Software Engineering
  • Product & Design
  • DevOps & Platform
  • Engineering Leadership

How we work

Pick the model that matches how you're hiring right now.

Recommended for ongoing hiring

Embedded / Fractional Recruiter

Flat monthly fee

  • No placement fees, ever
  • Embedded in your hiring process like an in-house recruiter
  • Built for startups hiring continuously across GTM and technical teams
  • Scoped and calibrated to your pipeline, not a single req

For a single search

Contingency Search

Pay on hire

  • No retainer or monthly commitment
  • Best for a specific, hard-to-fill role
  • Full sourcing, screening, and offer support
  • Ideal for a one-off technical or leadership hire

Process

From scoped role to signed offer.

1

Scope the role

We calibrate on the role, comp band, and must-haves before a single message goes out.

2

Source & screen

Multi-threaded outreach, targeted search, and a fit assessment for every candidate we bring forward.

3

Interview prep

Candidates go in briefed and coordinated, so your team's time goes to evaluating, not chasing logistics.

4

Close

Offer support and reference checks carried through to a signed offer, not handed off at the shortlist.

SB

Saira Baloch

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Precision hiring for VC-backed startups (Seed–Series D) in AI/ML, Engineering & GTM

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About

"Startups don't need another agency running a generic playbook — they need someone who understands the roles well enough to move fast without missing on fit."

10+ years of recruitment experience behind the team, across agency, RPO, and executive search
3 hiring disciplines under one roof — GTM, AI/ML, and Engineering
DE working with founders and hiring teams across time zones

Let's talk hiring

Building your GTM or technical team? Let's find the people who move it forward.

saira@talenthirely.com

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