The Startup Talent Partner
We are recruitment specialists partnering exclusively with startups and scaleups. Our dedicated search model ensures founders identify and secure the best talent during the most critical stages of their company’s growth.
Having scaled startups from the inside, we understand the challenges founders face when landing the right talent at the right time.
At Hitscan, we provide Talent-as-a-Service, combining top-tier hires with real-time data, market trends, and competitor insights to encouraging smart, strategical hiring decisions.
Secure your next key hire now, with Hitscan.
"An incredible talent partner who was able to swiftly deliver quality leads for our most challenging positions."
Sam Cole - CEO at FitXR
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74%
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of startups report that hiring delays directly affect their ability to scale.
The average startup founder spends over
per week on recruitment, diverting time from growth
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We Solve Problems
We are a strategic recruitment partner, helping founders secure the right talent through a dedicated search model.
As part of our service, we provide talent insights, market trends, and competitor analysis, encouraging smart, informed hiring decisions.
We provide the dedication of an in-house recruiter with the expertise and flexibility of an external partner.
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Who We Help Scale
- Founders & CEOs
- Startups, Scaleups & Venture-Backed Companies
- Early-Stage Companies
- Mid-Level & High Growth-Stage Companies
- Companies with Niche or Hard-to-Fill Roles
- Businesses Without an Internal Recruitment Team
- Confidential or Strategic Hires
- Companies Seeking Leadership or Executive Search
Who We Are & Who We Work With
We help early-stage companies secure top talent. Whether you're a startup making your first key hires or a fast-growing scaleup looking to build your team, we take a strategic, hands-on approach to finding the right talent for founders.
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Dedicated Search
Best for Startups Looking for High-Impact Hires
A focused, high-impact talent service where you partner with a dedicated recruiter who conducts a thorough, tailored search for one or multiple positions.
Contingency Falls Short
Here’s How We Do It Differently
- We stay until the job is done – No ghosting. We’re committed to filling your role.
- No shortcuts, no resume spam – Every candidate is sourced, vetted, and aligned with your vision.
- Full transparency, real-time updates – Know exactly where we are in the search at all times.
Embedded Partner
RPO Model for Early-Stage Startups
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A fully integrated, in-house-style recruitment solution designed for startups that need ongoing hiring support without the cost of building an internal team.
A Smarter Way to Hire
Why Embedded Talent Works
- Cost-effective – Gain a talent partner without the overhead of a full-time team.
- Seamless integration – We work with your ATS, hiring tools, and workflows.
- Consistent hiring support – Perfect for startups with fast hiring needs and unpredictable growth.
Our Services
Our services are split into two core areas: Dedicated Search and Embedded Talent Partner. Both solutions are tailored for startups and early-stage companies, providing flexible and strategic hiring support to help you scale effectively.
Why Work With Us
We stand apart from typical hiring partners - our speed, strategical approach, and extensive experience ensure that we bring value to every engagement.
We move at startup speed - We are agile, responsive, and ready to jump into a hiring project at a moment’s notice.
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Reduce time-to-hire and avoid costly delays.
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We adapt to changing hiring needs in fast-moving startups.
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Gain instant access to pre-vetted talent for faster placements.
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Keep momentum high - Hire without bottlenecks that slow growth.
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Step 1.
Connect
We setup an initial 30-minute call to understand your hiring needs and discuss how we can support you.
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Step 2.
Engage
Once we’ve established the roles we’ll be working on, we send over terms, ensuring alignment before we begin the search.
How We Work
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Step 3.
Kick Off
With our agreement in place, we hold a kickoff meeting with the hiring team to clarify requirements and refine our strategy.
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Step 4.
Source & Shortlist
We use our network, database, and sourcing skills to find top talent and deliver a concise shortlist, with real-time outreach and insights.
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Step 5.
Assesment & Selection
Candidates enter your interview process. An offer is sent to your chosen finalist. If no placement is made, we extend our service at no extra cost.
Our process is simple and we adapt to your needs with a tailored, strategic approach.
Each search runs for four weeks, with dedicated sourcing time per role from the moment we kick off.
Please see our five-step process below.
* Please see below a selection of testimonies and some of the organizations where we have placed candidates.
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Manmohan - CEO & Co-Founder at Viskefi VFX
It has been great working with Hitscan and they have been very flexible on recruitment fees for our startup.
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Magda - HR/Recruitment Manager at Marmalade
I started as a candidate placed by Hitscan and later became a client! Since then, we've seen incredible talent flow through our pipeline.
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Callum - CEO at Netspeak Games
The team at Hitscan have been a great asset to the studio here and it is a pleasure working with them.
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Meet The Team
"I’ve been recruiting since 2008, starting my career in entertainment before transitioning to tech startups.
I’ve contributed to over a thousand hires across companies of all sizes, but nothing compares to working with founders. There’s something uniquely rewarding about partnering with startups, securing top talent, and supporting innovators who are pushing the boundaries of technology.
I’m passionate about the future, disruptive ideas, and the people behind them. Finding high-value, high-impact talent for founders who are reshaping industries is what drives us"
JP - Founder of Hitscan
Our Principles
Our mission is simple - make great hires for great teams. Every move we make is guided by Precision, Performance, and Partnership - our three core principles behind every relationship and placement.
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Precision
We take a strategic approach to hiring, ensuring every decision is intentional and tailored to your needs.
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Performance
We are driven by results and committed to making a meaningful impact, ensuring every hire contributes to business success and growth.
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Partnership
We believe in true partnerships and invest in our relationships, offering consistent support, communication, and reliability.
