What is Drafted?
Drafted.us specializes in network recruiting, offering innovative solutions for businesses to connect with potential candidates. The platform leverages personal networks to streamline the hiring process, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness for employers across various industries. By focusing on collaboration and community, Drafted.us aims to transform the traditional recruiting landscape and improve the overall hiring experience.
How much funding has Drafted raised?
Drafted has raised a total of $5M across 4 funding rounds:
Debt
$697K
Angel/Seed
$2.5M
Private Equity
$1.7M
Debt
$150K
Debt (2014): $697K, investors not publicly disclosed
Angel/Seed (2015): $2.5M led by General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel Partners, and Blade ventures
Private Equity (2017): $1.7M supported by Lightspeed Venture Partners
Debt (2020): $150K featuring PPP
Key Investors in Drafted
General Catalyst
General Catalyst operates as a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformational business opportunities across multiple sectors and stages. The firm deploys capital strategically to back entrepreneurs and management teams pursuing ambitious visions that reshape their respective industries.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners (lsvp.com) is a global multistage venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds and invests in early and growthstage technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer, fintech, and infrastructure, partnering with founders from seed through IPO/M&A.
Blade ventures
Blade ventures is an investment entity that has participated in Drafted's early-stage funding rounds. Its involvement suggests a focus on early-stage technology companies with disruptive potential.
What's next for Drafted?
The recent major strategic investment suggests Drafted is poised for significant expansion and further development of its network recruiting platform. This capital infusion is likely to fuel enhancements in technology, market penetration, and talent acquisition. The company's trajectory, marked by diverse funding types including debt and private equity, indicates a strategic approach to capital management, positioning it for sustained growth and potential market leadership in the evolving recruitment technology space.
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