The Kantic Standard

Three engagement models. Four evaluation frameworks. One threshold that every candidate must meet before reaching your shortlist.

Engagement Models & Pricing

Three Ways to Work with Kantic

Every stage of growth demands a different structure. Choose the model that fits where you are — and change it as you scale.

Founding Hires

15% Fee

On placement

Contingency

First 1–3 hires

Seed / Series A

Founding Hires

15% Fee

On placement

Contingency

First 1–3 hires

Seed / Series A

Scaling Hires

17% Fee

On placement

Contingency

Active pipelines

Series B+

Scaling Hires

17% Fee

On placement

Contingency

Active pipelines

Series B+

Embedded Partner

Custom

Monthly

Retainer

Based on scope and search volume

Ongoing multi-role hiring

Embedded Partner

Custom

Monthly

Retainer

Based on scope and search volume

Ongoing multi-role hiring

FAQs

Things Founders Ask Us

Straightforward answers to the questions that come up most before a first discovery call.

Who does Kantic work with?
What makes Kantic different from other recruiting firms?
What does the 14-day shortlist promise actually mean?
How does the dual-threshold evaluation work?
What is the difference between the three engagement models?
What happens if a placement does not work out?
Can Kantic help us define the role before we start sourcing?
How do you source candidates who are not actively looking?
How do I get started?
Who does Kantic work with?
What makes Kantic different from other recruiting firms?
What does the 14-day shortlist promise actually mean?
How does the dual-threshold evaluation work?
What is the difference between the three engagement models?
What happens if a placement does not work out?
Can Kantic help us define the role before we start sourcing?
How do you source candidates who are not actively looking?
How do I get started?
Still Have Questions?
Still Have Questions?

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The Right Hire Changes Everything

The Right Hire Changes Everything

Tell us what you're building. We'll find the people who build it with you.

Tell us what you're building. We'll find the people who build it with you.

The Right Hire Changes Everything

Tell us what you're building. We'll find the people who build it with you.

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