Handshake

Highly Engaged Employees

Handshake, founded in 2014, is the premier platform for college students seeking employment, democratizing opportunity by ensuring access to great jobs and meaningful career starts. It supports students regardless of their major, school, or network, aiming to dismantle structural barriers in the job market. Handshake provides a comprehensive service management platform for recruiting and talent development, connecting students with employers.

The company operates with 500-1,000 employees across multiple locations, including its San Francisco headquarters and offices in Denver and London. Its extensive network facilitates job searches, interviews, and career development for students nationwide. The team is central to Handshake's mission of empowering students and employers. To learn more about the individuals driving this initiative, one can explore Meet Handshake's team.

Handshake reports a revenue of $168.0M and has secured substantial funding, including Series D, E, and F rounds from investors such as The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Kleiner Perkins, and GGV Capital. This financial backing fuels its development of innovative career services and talent acquisition tools. Further details on its economic performance and investment history are available when you Explore financial highlights. Handshake competes in a dynamic market with entities like Glassdoor and ZipRecruiter, leveraging its scale and strategic focus.