TextRecruit is a technology company.
TextRecruit has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
TextRecruit has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
TextRecruit has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
TextRecruit's investors include Broadway Angels, Firework Ventures, Founders' Co-op, Freestyle Capital, ICONIQ Capital, LAUNCH, Lightspeed Venture Partners, One Planet Group, Pioneer Square Labs, Threshold Ventures, Ulu Ventures, UpHonest Capital.
TextRecruit is a talent acquisition platform specializing in AI-powered text messaging, chat, and conversational tools to streamline candidate engagement, hiring, and employee management throughout the lifecycle.[1][2][6] Acquired by iCIMS, it serves large employers like UPS, Aramark, Sodexo, US Marines, Randstad, VMware, Cheesecake Factory, Expleo, and Suncoast Credit Union, solving inefficiencies in recruitment by enabling rapid, two-way SMS communication, automation, ATS integrations, and campaigns for sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and retention.[1][2] This cloud-based solution optimizes the hiring funnel for mid-to-large organizations, reducing response times and boosting scalability in high-volume hiring.[1][2][4]
TextRecruit was founded in 2015 (with some sources noting 2017 activity) by a team of software development and talent management experts in San Jose, California, where it remains headquartered with 51-200 employees.[1][2][4] The idea emerged from recognizing mobile texting's potential to revolutionize recruiting—described as the "first centralized texting platform built exclusively for recruiters," akin to a recruiter-focused Constant Contact or WhatsApp.[5] Early traction came from serving major employers and integrating with over 15 ATS/HRIS partners like ADP, Workday, iCIMS, and Greenhouse, leading to its acquisition by iCIMS, enhancing its role in a broader talent cloud ecosystem.[1][2]
TextRecruit rides the conversational recruiting trend, capitalizing on mobile-first communication and AI to address talent shortages in a candidate-driven market where 90%+ prefer texting over calls.[3] Timing aligns with post-pandemic shifts to remote/hybrid hiring and high-volume needs in sectors like hospitality, healthcare, logistics, and government, where delays cost competitiveness.[2][6] Market forces favoring it include ATS consolidation (via iCIMS acquisition) and SMS's 98% open rates, influencing the ecosystem by setting standards for text-based automation and integrations that competitors like Paradox, TextUs, and GoHire emulate.[4][6]
TextRecruit's iCIMS integration positions it for expanded AI enhancements in global talent pipelines, potentially incorporating advanced analytics and multilingual support amid rising demand for frictionless, scalable hiring.[1][6] Trends like generative AI for hyper-personalized outreach and workforce agility will propel growth, evolving its influence from niche texting pioneer to core component in unified talent platforms. As recruitment digitizes further, expect TextRecruit to drive efficiency gains, helping enterprises hire millions while reducing turnover in tight labor markets—reinforcing its role as a high-momentum player in HR tech.[2][6]
TextRecruit has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Series A in March 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | $3.0M Series A | Broadway Angels, Firework Ventures, Founders' Co-op, Freestyle Capital, ICONIQ Capital, LAUNCH, Lightspeed Venture Partners, One Planet Group, Pioneer Square Labs, Threshold Ventures, Ulu Ventures, UpHonest Capital, Pau Gasol, Rudy Gadre |