HireGlide

HireGlide is a two-sided AI-powered recruiting platform designed to solve the 'excessive inbound' problem for early-stage companies while helping candidates discover better-fit opportunities. The platform combines AI screening technology with a candidate matching network to streamline the hiring process for both employers and jobseekers. For employers, HireGlide functions as an AI-native job board with intelligent screening capabilities. The platform screens 100% of applicants against customizable criteria, scores and ranks candidates based on job descriptions, and provides detailed reasoning for each match score. When candidates lack sufficient data for evaluation, HireGlide's AI conducts automated gap-fill interviews to ensure high-quality matching. Employers can post roles, access AI-screened inbound applications, and tap into a pre-screened candidate network to surface top matches quickly. For candidates, HireGlide offers an AI career coach that builds comprehensive profiles through a 10-minute conversational interview or CV upload. The platform then provides personalized job recommendations through a swipe-based interface, enabling mutual-match connections when both parties express interest. Candidates can also earn referral rewards when hired through the platform. HireGlide is particularly focused on early-stage tech startups (pre-seed through Series B) that lack dedicated HR teams and are overwhelmed by applicant volume. The platform aims to replace manual resume screening with AI-powered evaluation, enabling hiring teams to focus on the strongest candidates rather than sorting through hundreds of applications. The service is free for jobseekers while charging companies (exact pricing not publicly disclosed). Founded in 2025 and backed by Y Combinator (F25 batch), HireGlide has raised $500K in seed funding from Y Combinator and Vento. The platform is particularly strong for early-career and entry-level tech talent matching, with features designed to improve hiring signal and reduce noise in applicant funnels.