# Shortlist Professional Services Private

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shortlist-professional-services-private

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
- Website: www.shortlist.net
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 29, 2019)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Shortlist Professional Services Private Limited is a human capital solutions firm enhancing workforce effectiveness through executive search and innovative youth employment programs, targeted at emerging markets like Africa and Southeast Asia.Founded in 2015, Shortlist Professional Services Private Limited operates primarily in human capital solutions, with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. The company was established by Matt Schnuck, who has a history of founding other ventures. Shortlist has completed 4 deals, with the most recent funding event occurring on January 29, 2019, when it secured USD 2 million in SERIES A funding led by Blue Haven Initiative alongside other investors like Compass Venture Capital and Potencia Ventures. The total amount raised by the company stands at USD 2 million.Shortlist specializes in human capital solutions aimed at enhancing team effectiveness for impactful and innovative organizations. Their core offerings include executive search services tailored for leadership hiring and the Shortlist Futures program, which serves as a workforce innovation lab focusing on youth employment in Africa. These services address talent acquisition challenges across various sectors, particularly in emerging markets like Southeast Asia and parts of Latin America, while leveraging a diverse global team to unlock professional potential.In the most recent fiscal year 2023, Shortlist reported a revenue of USD 328,081.20, with an EBITDA of USD -189,240.70. Their revenue model is primarily based on B2B transactions through structured contracts for executive search services and a subscription model for their Futures program, designed to cater to various client needs from startups to larger organizations.Shortlist plans to leverage its recent SERIES A funding of USD 2 million to expand its offerings and market presence. While specifics about new product launches have not been disclosed, the company aims to enhance its service capabilities and explore additional international markets. The funding will also support initiatives aimed at strengthening their workforce innovation lab, particularly targeting regions experiencing a growing demand for skilled labor. Additionally, Shortlist is focused on increasing its outreach in Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America by the end of 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 29, 2019, $2M — Zephyr Management, Blue Haven Initiative, Compass Venture Capital, Potencia Ventures
- Seed, Sep 19, 2017, $1M — Zephyr Management, University Ventures, ImpactAssets, Alumni Ventures Group, Bodley Group
- Seed, Jul 13, 2015 — Neulogy Ventures

## Investors

- Neulogy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/neulogy-ventures) — Seed
- Zephyr Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zephyr-management) — Seed, Series A
- University Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/university-ventures) — Seed
- ImpactAssets — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Bodley Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bodley-group) — Seed
- Blue Haven Initiative — Series A
- Compass Venture Capital — Series A
- Potencia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/potencia-ventures) — Series A