10 Best Recruitment Agencies for Startups

Recruitment agencies, specifically focusing on startups, have been proven to reduce software development costs, source exceptional IT talent, and streamline the hiring process. According to Mordor Intelligence, the IT recruitment market is predicted to reach $142 billion in 2029, growing at 3.66% CAGR between 2024 and 2029. Given the significant size and growth of the market, selecting the right startup recruiting agency is essential.

We're Hiretop, a software development company, focusing on startup recruiting in Eastern Europe. We know that finding a recruitment firm that truly understands your goals, business vertical, and project specifications is challenging. With that in mind, we've put together a list of the best recruitment agencies for startups that might become your perfect partner.

10 best IT recruitment agencies

Hiretop

Hiretop is a recruitment agency for startups, specializing in creating tech teams in Eastern Europe. We help clients build scalable teams fast, always keeping the client's requirements in mind. Whether you need to add one developer with a rare skillset or an entire team, we're experts in the best startup recruiting techniques, including IT staffing, nearshoring, and forming dedicated teams.

Clutch rating: 5.0/5
Completed projects: PioGroup, BidsCube, BrandVox, Linecore, Rubynor
Price: $25 - $49 per hour
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Services: Startup recruiting, IT staffing, Dedicated Team

We're a preferred startup staffing agency by global startups and we're dedicated to accelerating the speed of team creation and helping you to get your project off the ground fast. For example, we've helped Rubynor, an innovative startup, to augment their team with exceptional front-end developer candidates, expediting their hiring process and securing the top talent they needed.

Here’s what our client, BidsCube, an AdTech company, said about their experience collaborating with us:

“Hiretop delivered great work, completing their tasks. They were able to find great resources to develop an outstanding product. The team also met the client’s budget requirements, and their project management style was excellent. Overall, they were dedicated to delivering results for the client. "

OaksLab

Another startup recruitment agency that you may want to check out is OaksLab. We've included it in our list because of its vast experience in industries like FinTech to FoodTech, cybersecurity, and social media. Besides startup recruitment, the provider focuses on product design and engineering.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: Lifebrand, Plextrac, Karus, Crave, Vette
Price: $50 - $99 per hour
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Services: Software development, IT staffing, web, AI development

Moreover, OaksLab has been in the industry for over 8 years and has 40+ companies in their portfolio. As such, they excel at handling startup recruitment needs.

Azumo

If you want to work with one of the best IT recruitment agencies, Azumo is another promising candidate. We chose the company because of its 8 years of experience in IT staffing, including startup recruiting.

In particular, Azumo is a company that shines when it comes to providing world-class engineers in AI/ML, Web & Mobile app development, Data Engineering, DevOps & Cloud. Their portfolio includes projects in various industries - from finance and business to education and gaming.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: Thrive, Six Lamba, Compuclaim, HealthyScreen, Togather, Stovel AI Systems
Price: $25 - $49 per hour
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Services: Staff augmentation, Dedicated Teams, Virtual CTO

On a mission of "Fueling Smarter Growth", this startup recruiting agency collaborates closely with startups and scaleups looking for nearshore services in LATAM. With their planned, efficient approach to delivering nearshore software development expertise, the company has built high-quality software solutions for many companies.

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Emerline

Emerline deserves to be included in our list of the best recruitment agencies for startups. With offices in 5 locations, Emerline is a strategic partner for North American and EU-based businesses. Their strength is in e-commerce development, including custom design, Magento and Shopify implementation, store migration, extension, deployment, and more.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: TrueLedger, 3QC, Lisa Health, Visible, RedWrasse, Tribela
Price: $50 - $99 per hour
Location: Miami, FL; Wrocław, Poland
Services: E-commerce development, IT staffing, software development

The company boasts a range of certifications and awards, including AWS partner, Microsoft Solutions Partner, Google Cloud Partner status, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified (information security). They thrive in end-to-end solutions and startup recruiting.

Tecla

As one of the best IT recruitment agencies out there, Tecla helps startups integrate tech talent based in Latin America. With offices scattered around the region, the company offers a broad range of vetted tech talent, focusing on Cloud and AI, design, QA, data science, and product management expertise.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: OnChain Studios, Fabio LLC, Witlee, Inc, 3DIQ, Wesper, Dendi
Price: $50 - $99 per hour
Location: Seattle, WA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Services: IT staffing, software development

From startup recruitment and screening to onboarding candidates, Tecla enables companies of all sizes to set up a nearshore team effectively. With 50,000+ vetted candidates in their network, this recruitment agency will surely help you build the right team.

Devlane

Devlane is a startup recruitment agency that empowers businesses with teams of LATAM developers. Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company helps startups from the US overcome the tech talent shortage. It provides talent specialized in mobile, web and backend development as well as QA, and data science.

Clutch rating: 5.0/5.0
Completed projects: Grindr, SpotOn, Flipp, Resortpass, Everlane, Captiv8
Price: $25 - $49 per hour
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Services: IT staffing, AI development, QA, Big Data consulting

Despite being a relatively new player on the startup recruiting scene, Devlane has vast experience working with startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. They are focused on building long-term relationships, adapting to client needs, and providing high-level solutions.

ITIDO

Another top recruitment agency many startups globally rely on for talent sourcing. Be it startup recruiting or product development, the company has a proven track record. Since 2014, it has delivered projects across industries like healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, and energy, just to name a few.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: Giraffe360, Arealize.ai, Advent Group, Agriniser, LeQuest, Bosch Digital
Price: $50 - $99 per hour
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Services: End-to-end solutions, IT staffing, CTO as a service

As a recruitment agency for startups, ITIDO provides talent specialized in software design, architecture, development, QA, and product management. The company excels at creating and managing agile development teams with skilled experts matching the project specs.

Codex Software

Being 13+ years in the industry solidifies Codex Software position as one of the best recruitment agencies for startups. The Polish-based company, with an office in Lisboa, Portugal, specializes in IT staffing and developing software solutions.

Clutch rating: 4.8/5.0
Completed projects: OneFlow Systems, Pronoun, Macmillan, Found.us, Orgafly, Axiell Group
Price: $50 - $99 per hour
Location: Lisboa, Portugal; Warszawa, Poland
Services: Custom software development, IT staffing, web development

As one of the leading recruitment agencies and solution providers, Codex Software boasts a team of top 10% engineering talent skilled in eCommerce, finance, insurance, healthcare, and more.

Itexus

The strength of Itexus as a startup recruiting firm is that it allows you to hire skilled Finance and Fintech developers with extensive domain expertise. Founded in 2013, it's one of the best recruitment agencies for this field in Eastern Europe.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: Precoro, Finloup, Mgmt Solutions, LoveBomb, Prixy, Interprefy AG
Price: $25 - $49 per hour
Location: Warszawa, Poland
Services: IT staffing, development for startups, mobile development

Itexus has partnered with numerous startups, midsize companies and established enterprises to deliver advanced and scalable solutions. The company boasts 300+ completed projects for 250+ customers.

Clockwise Software

Clockwise Software is one of the top recruitment agencies in Eastern Europe. Based in Ukraine, it serves startups both in the discovery phase as well as product development. Clockwise Software takes pride in $20M investment raised by their clients.

Clutch rating: 4.9/5.0
Completed projects: WorkerBee, Lilypad, StoneBay, Creadoor, Sparrow Charts, Segment AI
Price: $50 - $99 per hour
Location: Dnipro, Ukraine
Services: Startup recruitment, product development

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Why choose Hiretop as your tech startup recruiter?

We are startup-friendly: We specialize in collaborating with startups and scaleups, and we embrace the flexible mindset required for successful startup recruiting.

We have the needed experience With 5+ years of experience recruiting for startups, our team shines at overcoming the complexities of finding the right talent. We'll ensure you get the talent you want to see on your team without delays.

We maintain a comprehensive approach: From IT staff augmentation to building dedicated teams, we ensure you find the approach that suits your needs.

We are a client-centric service: We always keep our clients’ needs in mind, offering tailored services that align with your business goals. Our high Clutch rating shows our dedication to delivering quality results.

We have a transparent pricing model: Our clients always know how much their hired developers get. That way, we ensure complete honesty and transparency.

We have global reach: With offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Tallinn, Estonia, we provide access to a diverse talent pool in Eastern Europe.

We’ve earned a 5.0 score on Clutch: Our clients' high satisfaction rates speak volumes about our ability to find top talent during the startup recruiting process.