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Gem

Gem is an AI-powered all-in-one recruiting platform combining sourcing, CRM and talent pipeline, an ATS, scheduling, fraud detection and recruiting analytics into one connected system, with AI built into every workflow. Founded in 2017, it raised a $100M Series C at a $1.2B valuation in 2021.

4.7/5· 280+ G2 reviews
Recruiting CRMTalent SourcingAI Recruiting & Sourcing
San FranciscoFounded 2017201-500 employees
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Legal nameGem
Founded2017
HQSan Francisco
Employees201-500
ChannelsLinkedIn

Decision snapshot

Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-23
Best for

Mid-market and enterprise talent-acquisition teams consolidating sourcing, CRM, ATS and analytics under one AI-first platform.

Strong when

Outbound sourcing and nurture at scale, rediscovering past candidates and proving TA impact via analytics without a BI team are priorities.

Validate before buying

Reviewers cite integration issues, higher cost and limited customization; pricing is quote-based.

PricingQuote-based; not published on the official site.
Implementation referenceModular — start with individual tools (CRM, sourcing, scheduling or analytics) alongside an existing ATS, then expand.
Customers800+

Including 100+ unicorns (as of 2021)

Gem Series C ($1.2B)
Valuation$1.2B

At its 2021 Series C ($100M, led by ICONIQ Growth)

Gem Series C ($1.2B)CB Insights: Gem Series C

Who should evaluate Gem?

Employee size

Mid-marketEnterprise

Operating context

Technology and SaaSLogisticsConsumer platforms

Regions

United States (centric)Global customers with GDPR support via DPA

Primary use cases

Outbound sourcingTalent CRM and nurtureApplicant trackingInterview schedulingRecruiting analyticsCandidate fraud detection

Product portfolio

A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.

Sourcers and recruiters

AI Sourcing

Search 800M+ profiles, surface past candidates and reach people with verified contact info.

800M+ profile searchCandidate rediscoveryVerified contact dataNatural-language search
Gem AI-powered sourcing
Recruiters and sourcers

CRM & Talent Pipeline

Keep pipelines warm with candidate profiles and automated nurture sequences.

Candidate profilesAutomated outreach sequencesPipeline managementPerformance tracking
Gem: why Gem
TA teams and coordinators

ATS

Manage every requisition from job post to offer, built for recruiters rather than IT admins.

Job postingWorkflow managementOffer approvalsNative AI application reviewFraud detection
Gem ATS
TA leaders and ops

Analytics & AI Agents

Recruiting analytics plus AI agents for application review and fraud detection.

Hiring forecastsFunnel and bottleneck analyticsAI application reviewCandidate fraud detection
Gem: why GemGem AI recruiting agents

Core capabilities

AI sourcingCandidate CRM and pipeline nurtureOutbound outreach automationApplicant trackingInterview schedulingRecruiting analytics and forecastingAI application reviewCandidate fraud detectionVerified contact enrichmentATS and LinkedIn integrations

Where Gem is strong

Consolidated AI-first stack

Sourcing, CRM, ATS and analytics in one connected, AI-first system.

Gem: why Gem

Strong sourcing reach

Search across 800M+ profiles plus candidate rediscovery from existing ATS/CRM.

Gem AI-powered sourcing

Accessible analytics

Analytics usable by TA teams without a BI team.

Gem: why Gem

What buyers should validate

Commercial & implementation

Pricing modelQuote-based and tiered per recruiter; not publishedGem pricing
OwnershipPrivate, VC-backed; $1.2B valuation (2021)Gem Series C ($1.2B)

Integrations

Security & compliance

GDPR

Operates within GDPR requirements and offers a DPA for EU data; supports HIPAA/OFCCP-regulated environments.

Gem security and compliance

Customer evidence

Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.

Veho

Reducing agency spend

The logistics company (~675 employees) used Gem for sourcing and CRM.

Vendor case study reports a $400,000/year agency-spend reduction, a 65% increase in overall hires and a 7-day reduction in time-to-hire.Gem case study: Veho
Linktree

Faster recruiting workflows

The link-in-bio platform (~200 employees) used Gem for sourcing and analytics.

Vendor case study reports $75,000 in cost savings, 25% faster workflows and dashboard build time cut from 4 hours to 10 minutes.Gem case study: Linktree

Common alternatives

A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.

SeekOut hireEZ Beamery Greenhouse Ashby Lever iCIMS Workday Recruiting

Methodology

Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →

Sources & verification

Verified 2026-08-23. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.

  1. officialGem: why Gem
  2. officialGem AI-powered sourcing
  3. officialGem ATS
  4. officialGem AI recruiting agents
  5. officialGem pricing
  6. officialGem security and compliance
  7. officialGem SOC 2 Type II certification
  8. officialGem Series C ($1.2B)
  9. officialGem case study: Veho
  10. officialGem case study: Linktree
  11. reportingCB Insights: Gem Series C
  12. marketplaceG2: Gem reviews

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