SeekOut
by SeekOut, Inc.
SeekOut is a talent intelligence and recruiting platform that helps organizations search for candidates, manage talent pools, support internal mobility, and use AI-assisted tools in recruiting workflows.
Why Abandoned
SeekOut’s official website remains available and presents currently offered recruiting and talent-management products. The company also announced new product capabilities in 2024; no verified acquisition or shutdown was found.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
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🩺 Health Signals
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- 200
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- Confidence
- 90%
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📅 Timeline
SeekOut founded
Former Microsoft executives Anoop Gupta, Aravind Bala, John Tippett, and Vikas Manocha founded SeekOut in the Seattle area. The precise day and month are not consistently disclosed, so January 1 is used as a year-level placeholder.
Series B funding announced
SeekOut announced a $65 million Series B led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from existing investors Madrona Venture Group and Mayfield.
Series C values SeekOut above $1 billion
SeekOut announced a $115 million Series C led by Tiger Global Management, reporting a $1.2 billion valuation and $189 million in total funding.
SeekOut Assist expanded
SeekOut announced new generative-AI capabilities for SeekOut Assist, including conversational candidate discovery and workflow support for recruiters.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is SeekOut used for?
SeekOut is used by recruiting and talent teams to find candidates, analyze talent pools, support outreach, and help employees discover internal career opportunities.
Does SeekOut use artificial intelligence?
Yes. SeekOut incorporates AI into candidate search, talent matching, recruiting assistance, and talent intelligence features, including its SeekOut Assist offering.
Who founded SeekOut?
SeekOut was founded by former Microsoft executives Anoop Gupta, Aravind Bala, John Tippett, and Vikas Manocha.
When was SeekOut founded?
SeekOut was founded in 2017. Public sources consistently identify the year, but an exact launch day is not clearly established.
Is SeekOut still active?
Yes. SeekOut’s official website continues to market its recruiting and talent-management platform. Based on available first-party materials, the product is active, though individual plans and features may change.