# Howdy.com (Howdy.com)

> Nearshore talent marketplace/staffing firm connecting US companies with full-time software developers across Latin America.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.howdy.com
- **Headquarters:** Austin, Texas
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2018
- **Founder:** Jacqueline Samira, Frank Licea
- **Funding stage:** Series A
- **Total funding:** $21M
- **Categories:** Staffing, Talent Marketplace

## Overview
Howdy.com (formerly Austin Software) is an Austin-based technology staffing and talent-marketplace company connecting US firms with full-time remote software engineers across Latin America in compatible time zones, handling recruiting, vetting, payroll, benefits, equipment and compliance. YC-backed (W21); ~$21M raised. In 2023 it acquired Brazilian tech-talent marketplace GeekHunter (~400k candidates) to expand its LATAM pool.

## Leadership
- Frank Licea — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/frank-licea))
- Jacqueline Samira — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/jacqueline-samira))
- Jacqueline Samira — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/jacqueline-samira))

## FAQ
**What does Howdy.com do?**

Nearshore talent marketplace/staffing firm connecting US companies with full-time software developers across Latin America.

**Where is Howdy.com headquartered?**

Howdy.com is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

**When was Howdy.com founded?**

Howdy.com was founded in 2018.

**Who founded Howdy.com?**

Howdy.com was founded by Jacqueline Samira, Frank Licea.

**Who is the CEO of Howdy.com?**

Jacqueline Samira leads Howdy.com as CEO.

**How much funding has Howdy.com raised?**

Howdy.com has raised $21M (Series A) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Howdy.com?**

Howdy.com is categorized under Staffing, Talent Marketplace on DHRMap.

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