# Spott

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/spott-2

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Leuven, Belgium
- Website: www.spott.io
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 21, 2026)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Spott BV, founded in 2024 by COO Manu Vanderveeren, CEO Lander Degreve and CTO Samuel Smeys and headquartered in Belgium, offers an AI-first applicant tracking system and CRM platform tailored for recruitment agencies. In September 2026, Spott raised EUR 18.3 million in series A funding led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Y Combinator, Base10 Partners and Fortino Capital. 

Spott offers an AI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) platform tailored specifically for recruitment firms. The platform enables recruiters to optimize their workflow by simplifying candidate data searches through natural language processing, eliminating the need for complex boolean searches. Key functionalities include personalized outreach campaigns, automated interview summaries, and tailored candidate presentations, which enhance engagement and streamline communication between recruiters and candidates. The company primarily serves recruitment firms across various sectors, allowing clients to reduce administrative overhead and improve placement efficiency. Spott’s products are marketed in North America and Europe, catering to both emerging and large organizations looking to leverage AI technology to enhance their recruitment processes.

Spott’s revenue model is structured around subscription-based access to its AI-native recruitment platform. Clients typically enter into annual or monthly subscription agreements, granting them access to a suite of features designed to optimize recruitment efforts. The platform's pricing structure includes various tiers, reflecting the range of functionalities offered, such as enhanced analytics, customization options, and integrations with existing tools. By providing a comprehensive solution that increases placement rates while reducing administrative burdens, Spott positions itself as a partner for recruitment firms looking to streamline their operations.

The company plans to use the September 2026 funding to support strengthen its autonomous agentic AI technology.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 21, 2026, $21M — Balderton Capital, Y Combinator, Fortino Capital, Base10 Partners
- Seed, May 21, 2025, $3.2M — Fortino Capital, Base10 Partners, True Equity

## Investors

- Fortino Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fortino-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Base10 Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/base10-partners) — Seed, Series A
- True Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/true-equity) — Seed
- Balderton Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/balderton-capital) — Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A