Headstart
by Headstart
Headstart was a recruiting technology platform that used machine learning to help employers identify and assess candidates while aiming to reduce bias in hiring. The business was acquired by HR software company Lattice in 2022.
Acquisition Details
Lattice announced its acquisition of Headstart in July 2022. Headstart's former homepage no longer presents a standalone recruiting product, so the product is recorded as acquired rather than independently active.
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📅 Timeline
Headstart founded
Gareth Jones and Nicholas Shekerdemian founded Headstart as a recruiting technology company focused on matching candidates with opportunities.
Headstart raises seed funding
TechCrunch reported that Headstart raised $1 million in seed funding for its machine-learning recruitment platform.
Headstart raises $7 million
Headstart announced a $7 million funding round led by FoundersX Ventures, with participation from Founders Factory and other investors.
Lattice acquires Headstart
People-management software company Lattice announced that it had acquired Headstart to extend its products into talent acquisition. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was Headstart recruiting software?
Headstart was an HR technology platform that applied machine learning to candidate matching and assessment, with an emphasis on helping employers make more equitable hiring decisions.
Is Headstart still available as a standalone recruiting platform?
Headstart was acquired by Lattice in July 2022 and is not presented as an independent recruiting product at its former homepage. Organizations should consult Lattice for current product availability.
Who founded Headstart?
Headstart was founded by Gareth Jones and Nicholas Shekerdemian in 2015.
When did Lattice acquire Headstart?
Lattice announced its acquisition of Headstart on July 20, 2022. The purchase price was not publicly disclosed in the announcement.
How much funding did Headstart raise?
Publicly reported rounds include a $1 million seed round covered by TechCrunch in 2017 and a $7 million round announced in 2020. This does not necessarily represent the company's complete lifetime funding.