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Startup recruiting software to find early-stage talent

AI-powered startup recruiting platform that sources candidates 10x faster with automated candidate sourcing and multi-channel outreach. The affordable LinkedIn Recruiter alternative for startups.

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Trusted by 400+ recruiters worldwide

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Found 25 great candidates that didn't show up on LinkedIn
Federico N.

Federico N.

YC founder at Nexiu.ai

Really impressed with the product (... even my talent team got on it)
Ben L.

Ben L.

Eng. Manager at Nexhealth

The startup recruiting problem

Traditional recruiting platforms cost $10,000+/year - pricing out most startups, while forcing you to do endless manual searches

You need affordable recruiting software that fits your startup budget without compromising on quality.

You need AI-powered candidate sourcing that finds startup-minded talent across multiple platforms beyond LinkedIn.

You need automated candidate scoring that identifies candidates willing to join early-stage companies.

You need multi-channel recruiting outreach with automated sequences specifically for startup recruiting.

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The startup recruiting solution

The AI recruiting software built for fast-growing startups

Find startup-ready candidates in 10 minutes with our AI-powered recruiting platform designed for early-stage companies.

No more manual startup candidate screening

Automated candidate scoring for startup roles

Our AI recruiting software analyzes every candidate in the market, assigns a personalized score (1-10) and ranks them by startup fit and relevance for your role.

  • All you need to do is upload your job description or startup recruiting requirements.
  • You can filter by years of experience, startup background, location, skills, risk tolerance, and willingness to join early-stage companies.
Only spend time interviewing interested candidates

Multi-channel recruiting outreach with 35% response rates

Create personalized message templates for startup candidates and let our recruiting automation handle the outreach process.

  • Customize message templates with dynamic variables like company stage, equity, and growth opportunity.
  • Create sequences of email and LinkedIn messages specifically crafted for passive candidate sourcing for startups.
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Your startup recruiting workflow, integrated

We integrate with major ATS platforms and communication providers

If you don't have an ATS, we include our own built-in system for startup recruiting CRM.

AI-powered startup recruiting with 35% reply rate

We solved startup recruiting on a budget

Most recruiting tools price out startups. We think every company deserves access to AI-powered recruiting - find the best candidates and reach out to them with automation.

AI-powered scoring for startup roles

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Our startup recruiting software ranks every candidate 1-10 for your job description and startup culture fit. No more manual screening.

Multi-channel recruiting automation

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Setup automated sequences of LinkedIn messages and emails for startup recruiting, and start getting responses in hours.

Passive sourcing beyond LinkedIn

Live

Our startup recruiting platform searches multiple platforms, finding startup-ready candidates you haven't seen on LinkedIn Recruiter.

Startup recruiting CRM integration

Live

Integrate with your existing ATS to manage candidates in one place. Built-in startup recruiting CRM included.

Ditch expensive startup recruiting software

Our recruiting software finds the best startup candidates

Compare expensive recruiting platforms vs FidForward's affordable AI-powered startup recruiting solution.

With LinkedIn Recruiter

  • Limited to LinkedIn's candidate network only
  • $10,800/year per seat - pricing out startups
  • Basic Boolean search capabilities
  • Manual candidate outreach and tracking
  • Expensive integrations and setup costs

Time spent daily

2-3 hours

With FidForward

  • Multi-platform startup talent sourcing
  • $99/month affordable recruiting software
  • AI-powered candidate scoring and ranking
  • Automated startup recruiting outreach
  • Built-in ATS and seamless integrations

Time spent daily

10 minutes

Choose your package

Startup recruiting software pricing

Source unlimited candidate profiles with our affordable AI recruiting plans, then let automated outreach handle candidate engagement.

Annual (20% off) Monthly

Starter

$ 99 /month

For solo recruiters & managers

  • Unlimited great candidates
  • AI-powered matching
  • 2 seats included
  • 750 credits/month
    Credit Usage
    • 💼 Work email 1
    • 📧 Personal email 4
    • 📞 Phone number 10
    • 🤝 LinkedIn connection 1
    • 💬 LinkedIn message 1
    • 🚀 Email (advanced infra) 1
  • Candidate contacts
  • Email & LinkedIn automation
  • 30 emails/day
    To send more than 30 emails/day, you need to set up a proper email infrastructure - otherwise your domain is be marked as spam.
  • ATS integration
Popular

Growth

$ 199 /month

For startups and smaller teams

  • Unlimited great candidates
  • AI-powered matching
  • 5 seats included
  • 2,000 credits/month
    Credit Usage
    • 💼 Work email 1
    • 📧 Personal email 4
    • 📞 Phone number 10
    • 🤝 LinkedIn connection 1
    • 💬 LinkedIn message 1
    • 🚀 Email (advanced infra) 1
  • Candidate contacts
  • Email & LinkedIn automation
  • 1,000 emails/day
    To send more than 30 emails/day, you need to set up a proper email infrastructure - otherwise your domain is be marked as spam.
  • ATS integration

Business

$ 399 /month

For growing companies & teams

  • Unlimited great candidates
  • AI-powered matching
  • 12 seats included
  • 5,000 credits/month
    Credit Usage
    • 💼 Work email 1
    • 📧 Personal email 4
    • 📞 Phone number 10
    • 🤝 LinkedIn connection 1
    • 💬 LinkedIn message 1
    • 🚀 Email (advanced infra) 1
  • Candidate contacts
  • Email & LinkedIn automation
  • 1,000 emails/day
    To send more than 30 emails/day, you need to set up a proper email infrastructure - otherwise your domain is be marked as spam.
  • ATS integration

Enterprise

Custom

For large companies & agencies

  • Unlimited great candidates
  • AI-powered matching
  • Unlimited seats
  • Unlimited credits
  • Candidate contacts
  • Email & LinkedIn automation
  • 1,000 emails/day
    To send more than 30 emails/day, you need to set up a proper email infrastructure - otherwise your domain is be marked as spam.
  • ATS integration

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions we get asked.

What is FidForward?

We source the best talent, match it with your open roles and outreach to them. All in a single platform.

How fast can I get candidates for my open roles?

It takes 10-minutes to get your list of top candidates, 10-minutes to setup your outreach, and you'll start getting responses in hours. Our customers are filling their open roles in less than 7 days.

Does it work for all industries?

Yes, our search can find candidates in an industry. Typical recruitment platforms can't work beyond the traditional industries, but our AI agent researches the industry before searching.

How does billing work?

FidForward offers monthly and annual subscription plans. Payment is made through Stripe using your credit card or other secure online payment method.

Can I get a refund?

Unfortunately, we don't offer refunds. However, you can cancel your subscription at any time.

Can I try the platform for free?

Yes, you can try the Starter package for 3 days when you sign up, limited to 50 communication credits.

How do I contact support?

If you need help with FidForward platform or have any other questions, you can contact us via the contact widget in the bottom right corner of the page.

Do you offer any discounts or promotions?

We offer a 20% discount for annual subscriptions. For larger accounts, please reach out to us directly via the contact widget in the bottom right corner of the page.

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