Paraform
AI-native recruiting marketplace connecting companies with a curated network of independent expert recruiters to fill hard-to-hire roles.
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Paraform is an AI-native recruiting platform and marketplace that pairs companies with a curated network of independent expert recruiters, augmented by agentic AI tools for sourcing and candidate matching. Founded in 2023 by John Kim and Jeffrey Li and headquartered in San Francisco, it serves over 1,000 companies including Palantir, Rippling, and Cursor.
Leadership
founders · executives- Jeffrey LiFounder
- John KimCo-Founder & CEO
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Mar 20, 2026
- Apr 15, 2024
Paraform in the news
All news →Paraform announced its Series B, bringing total funding to $65M. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with participation from Felicis, A* Capital, and Liquid 2 Ventures. Axios reported the Series B itself was…
Apr 15, 2024Paraform Secures $3.6M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Recruitment for StartupsParaform , a recruitment platform dedicated to startups, has recently secured a $3.6 million seed funding round led by A*. The platform utilizes the skills of recruiters displaced by the tech industry layoffs in 2022 and…
Paraform — frequently asked questions
What does Paraform do?
AI-native recruiting marketplace connecting companies with a curated network of independent expert recruiters to fill hard-to-hire roles.
Where is Paraform headquartered?
Paraform is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
When was Paraform founded?
Paraform was founded in 2023.
Who founded Paraform?
Paraform was founded by John Kim, Jeffrey Li.
Who is the CEO of Paraform?
John Kim leads Paraform as CEO.
What kind of HR technology is Paraform?
Paraform is categorized under AI Recruiting & Sourcing, Talent Sourcing on DHRMap.
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