SeekOut

SeekOut is an AI-powered talent discovery and analytics platform founded in 2016 and based in Redmond, Washington. The company was established by a team of former Microsoft executives and engineers. SeekOut specializes in helping organizations recruit diverse and hard-to-find talent by utilizing advanced AI, natural language processing, and machine learning technologies. The platform aggregates data from a wide range of sources, including public profiles, GitHub, academic papers, and applicant tracking systems. This comprehensive data collection allows talent acquisition teams to gain a complete view of candidates' expertise and suitability for various roles. SeekOut's tools support HR teams in optimizing hiring processes, reskilling, and redeploying talent, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. SeekOut serves around 500 customers across various industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and banking. The company aims to assist organizations in building diverse talent pipelines and making informed hiring decisions that align with their business goals.

Information Technology & Services Bellevue, United States Founded 2017 ~172 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
172
+1.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$291K
Revenue ~$50M
Total funding
$190M
Last round Series C, Jan 2022
12-month attrition
33.3%
Tech: 25.8%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

SeekOut went from 215 employees in Jul 2023 to 172 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 24 people joined, 15 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering45
Other39
Sales25
Success16
Operations15
Marketing10
HR10
Product6

Funding

  • Jan 2022 · Series C · $115M · Tiger Global Management, Founders Circle Capital, Madrona Venture Group
  • Mar 2021 · Series B · $65M · Tiger Global Management, Madrona Venture Group, Mayfield
  • May 2019 · Series A · $6M · Madrona Venture Group, Mayfield
  • Oct 2016 · Seed · $2M
  • Oct 2016 · Seed · $2.2M

Salaries at SeekOut

All salaries

11 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering9
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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SeekOut FAQ

How many employees does SeekOut have?

SeekOut has about 172 employees, up 1.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does SeekOut sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. SeekOut filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is SeekOut's revenue per employee?

SeekOut makes about $291K in revenue per employee, based on $50M annual revenue and 172 employees.

How much does SeekOut pay?

6figr has 11 salary profiles for SeekOut in the US and 4 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the SeekOut salaries page. See SeekOut salaries in the US

How much funding has SeekOut raised?

SeekOut has raised $190.2M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Jan 2022.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.