# Jopwell

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/jopwell

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.jopwell.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 25, 2017)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Jopwell, Inc., based in the US, is an online recruitment platform focused on promoting diversity in hiring by connecting organizations with top-tier talent from underrepresented backgrounds.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, US, Jopwell specializes in talent management and executive search services. The company has completed 6 deals, with the most recent funding round being a Series A of USD 7.50 mn, led by Cue Ball Capital on April 27, 2023. The founders, Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, aim to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership roles.Jopwell specializes in talent management and executive search, offering services that connect organizations with leading executive talent across various sectors. Their offerings encompass executive search, interim hiring, talent advisory services, market mapping, and strategic introductions, tailored for mid to large-cap firms. They utilize advanced technology to enhance recruitment efficiency, serving clients in industries such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, financial services, and energy transition, with a presence in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.Jopwell's revenue model is based on B2B transactions, operating on a fee-for-service structure. The company charges clients predetermined fees for executive search and talent advisory services, which may involve retainer agreements, contingent fees, or project-based pricing. Additionally, Jopwell may offer subscription services for ongoing advisory support, solidifying client relationships over time, particularly for high-level roles requiring successful placements in leadership positions.Following its acquisition by True Capital Partners, LLC in April 2023, Jopwell plans to enhance its offerings in the diversity and inclusion space within leadership roles. The acquisition aims to position the firm as a leader in technology and services that advance equity in hiring. Future initiatives will likely center around expanding their market reach and developing new products to better serve clients in diverse industries.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 25, 2017, $7.5M — SJF Ventures, Cue Ball Capital, Valar, Kapor Capital, Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Alumni Ventures Group, Teneo Holdings LLC
- Seed, Jan 20, 2016, $3.3M — Andreessen Horowitz, Valar, Kapor Capital, Magic Johnson Enterprises, Omidyar Network
- Angel, Mar 1, 2015, $1M — Y Combinator, Rothenberg Ventures

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Angel, Series A
- Rothenberg Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rothenberg-ventures) — Angel
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed
- Valar (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valar) — Seed, Series A
- Kapor Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kapor-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Magic Johnson Enterprises — Seed
- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Seed, Series A
- SJF Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sjf-ventures) — Series A
- Cue Ball Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cue-ball-capital) — Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Series A
- Teneo Holdings LLC — Series A