# Otta (Otta)

> London-based job-search platform matching candidates with tech and startup roles.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://uk.welcometothejungle.com/
- **Headquarters:** London
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 2019
- **Founder:** Sam Franklin, Theo Margolius, Xav Kearney
- **Funding stage:** Series A
- **Total funding:** $24M
- **Categories:** Recruiting

## Overview
Otta is a London job-search platform (founded 2019) that uses matching technology to pair candidates with tech and startup roles based on preferences, skills and values, aggregating rich company info alongside listings, and grew to ~2M users. Acquired by Welcome to the Jungle in 2024, continuing under its own brand.

## Leadership
- Sam Franklin — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/sam-franklin))
- Theo Margolius — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/theo-margolius))
- Xav Kearney — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/xav-kearney))

## Sources
- [Acquirer page (Welcome to the Jungle)](https://uk.welcometothejungle.com/) — verification

## FAQ
**What does Otta do?**

London-based job-search platform matching candidates with tech and startup roles.

**Where is Otta headquartered?**

Otta is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

**When was Otta founded?**

Otta was founded in 2019.

**Who founded Otta?**

Otta was founded by Sam Franklin, Theo Margolius, Xav Kearney.

**How much funding has Otta raised?**

Otta has raised $24M (Series A) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Otta?**

Otta is categorized under Recruiting on DHRMap.

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