Proud to have built teams for some of the world's best tech companies
Hey, we're bloom. We bring together years of recruitment experience within Product Management, Design & Engineering.
Mike Hudack Co-Founder and CEO of Sling American in UK, Ex-CPO of Deliveroo and Monzo, head of FB ads product, multiple founder “We found Bloom through a personal recommendation and we’d definitely recommend them to others. They’re great recruiters, great human beings and great people to work with.... It’s a great partnership and we’re looking forward to working with Bloom again.“
Guillaume Boniface-Chang Head of Product Born in Lille, Rock climbing enthusiast and best matcha cake in London “I worked with bloom on hiring a Senior PM after a very long and unsuccessful search. The role was challenging as we have our unique twist on what a PM should bring. For the first... time, we had a partner that understood what we meant. They submitted two CVs and we hired one. It was truly magical!“
Here's Mike Hudack & Harry Stebbings
on the 20VC Podcast
Bloom partners with VCs, founders of early-stage startups, scaleups, and leading global tech giants to build and nurture high-performing teams.
Liv Parry Director of Executive Talent, Europe “Bloom have been a very founder friendly support to our early-stage founders who want to work with thoughtful recruiting consultants who have high empathy, deep functional knowledge... and can work at pace. Product Leaders in our portfolio have also benefitted from bloom's global product community!“
Ankit Kumar Co-Founder & CPO/COO Seed Stage, helping clinicians enhance their practice through AI-powered solutions “Patients.app is lucky to have hired our first Founding Engineer having worked with bloom, who took the time to help us craft a process, got to know our team and curated a great... choice of potential candidates. I want to thank them for the energy, focus and speed they brought to this search.“
James Smith & Jack Galilee CEO & CTO Founders of HumanNative AI “Working with bloom was a game-changer! In under 20 days, we’d made an offer to a super talented Product Designer who was culturally spot-on, and technically just what we needed.... The whole retained process was seamless, fast, and, dare I say it - fun!“
Here's James Smith speaking at The House of Lords
Andrew Steele OLY Founder & CEO Olympic Medalist, 2* Founder, Dad of 2 & based in Lisbon “Bloom have been a great support to me over the last couple of years since getting to know them. The team recently helped us hire our founding PM at Stride in less than 10 days -... plus, they are just great guys to work with and a hugely valuable partner.“
Vuokko Aro Chief Design Officer World traveller, amateur athlete and fashion design enthusiast “Working with Bloom has been a dream. They immediately got what we look for in design leaders at Monzo and helped us hire an incredible Product Design Director for a critical but... tricky to find specialist role — fast. The friendliest, most efficient recruiters around!“
Mark Pettit Chief Product Officer Board Member @ Series A Embedded-Finance Startup “Bloom played a crucial role in securing a key Product Director hire during a pivotal stage for Weavr, refining our brief and delivering top Product leaders with precision. Their... guidance, efficiency, and seamless process made a real impact, ensuring a smooth and effective delivery.“
Viv Sung VP Product Mum of 2, Peloton junkie and bibliophile “Bloom worked across a mix of Senior and Staff product manager roles, bringing in extremely high quality candidates across the board, several of which we hired. Bloom were an... absolute asset to the Bumble team ensuring that every candidate we considered had a truly A* experience.“
Dave Wascha Previously CPTO at Zoopla, Photobox Group & Travelex Currently Product Advisor at Kindred Capital & Albion VC “When I need good Product & Engineering people, I call bloom!“
20 years of Product Management in
25 minutes by Dave Wascha at Mind The Product San Francisco 2017
from little seeds grow mighty trees
Early-Stage
Early-Stage
With some traction underfoot, the seed stage fuels growth. Founders work to strengthen their product, carve out a customer base, and start building a sustainable model, focusing on bringing their vision closer to reality.
Product Market Fit
Product Market Fit
By now, there’s momentum. Series A lets founders dive into scaling – expanding the team, refining the product, and setting up the groundwork for major market impact.
Scaleup
Scaleup
Ready to level up, companies at Series B are all about rapid growth and operational strength. This funding amplifies their reach, giving them the muscle to secure a solid foothold in the market.
Hyper-Growth
Hyper-Growth
With Series C, it’s go big or go home. Funding here takes companies to new markets, launches new products, and often involves acquisitions. It’s all about cementing industry leadership.
Hyper-Growth
Hyper-Growth
At this point, it’s about fine-tuning for market dominance or an exit strategy. Companies are usually pushing for IPO readiness, profitability, and expanded influence.
Early-Stage
Early-Stage
This is where big dreams take root. At the pre-seed stage, founders are piecing together a concept, testing early ideas, and rallying the initial team to breathe life into the vision. It’s about groundwork and grit.
Jamie Edwards VP Global Recruitment Computer geek and a foodie, only here for the free food ! “bloom are one of a few teams who really understand our engineering hiring bar at Deliveroo. They're able to engage and earn the trust of high calibre individuals -... they've been great to partner with and have been material to supporting our growth.“
We discover and nurture ambitious people to help grow their careers ......
Tulsi Patel Director of Product “Navigating the world of tech as a woman of colour can be as daunting as it is exciting. Bloom has provided a safe space for people to find and give guidance, support and inspiration - I'm very proud to be a member!”
Pedro Mejuto General Manager at Bumble Inc. “If there's one thing that's clear from working with bloom, it's that the team understand the importance of the candidate experience and excel at it - bloom are an asset for any high performing product organisation!”
Sofya Gething Senior Product Manager “The quality of direction that bloom offer is unlike any other recruitment process. It is evident that bloom are working with the best talent and the best companies !”
Valerio Magliulo Co-Founder “There's no real school to prepare you for a Product Management career. Bloom is what I wish I had years ago starting out as a PM with little to no guidance available to help me grow.”
Tariq Shauqat President at Bumble Inc. “We're excited by the work we're doing together, and appreciate the partnership.”
Dhinta Foster Senior Product Manager “Bloom are simply a notch above any recruiter I've worked with in the product world. Their knowledge, advice and willingness to go the extra mile has been refreshing!”
Andrew Steele OLY Founder & CEO “I’ve never met a company quite like Bloom. The team are proactive, direct and truly understand how to bring together the right people, at the right time. If you’re not in the Bloom community, you should be!”
Bolaji Abiodun Senior Engineer “Bloom have been a breath of fresh air. I’ve had many conversations with recruiters, but talking to bloom felt like talking to friends with my best interests at heart.”
James Routley Founding Engineer “bloom didn’t just find us great people, they gave us great feedback and advice on our interview process, and coached us on on how to deliver the best possible candidate experience, It's been a brilliant partnership!”
Jodie Parr Senior Talent Partner “It has been great to partner with the team at bloom during my time at Depop. From the get-go, Alex was personable, attentive and maintained a high quality of candidates throughout the pipeline in a tough market.”
Pippa Ford Head of Product “bloom's energy is infectious. They're thoughtful, friendly and generous in their approach to connecting great people. It's flipped my perception of recruitment on its head; they're genuinely invested in your career!”
Sheena Shivari Head of Marketing “Bloom were great partners in not only the recruiting side of things, but helping us showcase our culture a bit more to attract the right talent. I'd recommend them to anyone ...”
Anton Bondarenko Principal Product Manager “I've worked with bloom first as a hiring manager at Bumble to fill a super complex role and then as a candidate to land a dream role at Synthesia and both experiences have been an absolute pleasure.”
Tulsi Patel Director of Product “Navigating the world of tech as a woman of colour can be as daunting as it is exciting. Bloom has provided a safe space for people to find and give guidance, support and inspiration - I'm very proud to be a member!”
Pedro Mejuto General Manager at Bumble Inc. “If there's one thing that's clear from working with bloom, it's that the team understand the importance of the candidate experience and excel at it - bloom are an asset for any high performing product organisation!”
Sofya Gething Senior Product Manager “The quality of direction that bloom offer is unlike any other recruitment process. It is evident that bloom are working with the best talent and the best companies !”
Valerio Magliulo Co-Founder “There's no real school to prepare you for a Product Management career. Bloom is what I wish I had years ago starting out as a PM with little to no guidance available to help me grow.”
Tariq Shauqat President at Bumble Inc. “We're excited by the work we're doing together, and appreciate the partnership.”
Dhinta Foster Senior Product Manager “Bloom are simply a notch above any recruiter I've worked with in the product world. Their knowledge, advice and willingness to go the extra mile has been refreshing!”
Andrew Steele OLY Founder & CEO “I’ve never met a company quite like Bloom. The team are proactive, direct and truly understand how to bring together the right people, at the right time. If you’re not in the Bloom community, you should be!”
Bolaji Abiodun Senior Engineer “Bloom have been a breath of fresh air. I’ve had many conversations with recruiters, but talking to bloom felt like talking to friends with my best interests at heart.”
James Routley Founding Engineer “bloom didn’t just find us great people, they gave us great feedback and advice on our interview process, and coached us on on how to deliver the best possible candidate experience, It's been a brilliant partnership!”
Jodie Parr Senior Talent Partner “It has been great to partner with the team at bloom during my time at Depop. From the get-go, Alex was personable, attentive and maintained a high quality of candidates throughout the pipeline in a tough market.”
Pippa Ford Head of Product “bloom's energy is infectious. They're thoughtful, friendly and generous in their approach to connecting great people. It's flipped my perception of recruitment on its head; they're genuinely invested in your career!”
Sheena Shivari Head of Marketing “Bloom were great partners in not only the recruiting side of things, but helping us showcase our culture a bit more to attract the right talent. I'd recommend them to anyone ...”
Anton Bondarenko Principal Product Manager “I've worked with bloom first as a hiring manager at Bumble to fill a super complex role and then as a candidate to land a dream role at Synthesia and both experiences have been an absolute pleasure.”
.... while matching them to incredible businesses, so that together they can bloom.
Teresa St Goar Product Manager DJ, spin class junkie and aspiring home chef “Working with bloom was a game-changer for me! True to their word, bloom connected me with key industry contacts and provided unwavering support, always boosting my confidence... before tough interviews. If you’re seeking a recruitment partner who truly go above and beyond, I’d highly recommend bloom!“
Walt Carvalho Backend Engineer Born and raised in Brazil, DIY nerd & aspiring guitar player. “Working with bloom was truly so enjoyable. The support they provided me with during the interview process was incredible. Bloom were so genuine, relatable and present at every step... of the way - it’s hard to put into words how much that made a difference to my experience.“
Right people, right place, right time.
Meet Sam & Alex Jamie Heuze Director of Product Design “Bloom are exceptional at connecting the right people with the right companies. The people-focused approach & care for both candidates & employers set them apart. If... you're looking for a partner who know how to bring together the right talent with the right opportunities, bloom are the ones you want!“
James Mayes Co-Founder & CEO Joined Mind the Product as Co-Founder in 2011, became CEO in 2015, exited to Pendo in 2022. “Always a pleasure to spend time with, and deeply knowledgeable about their chosen space. Not enough recruiters go deep on that understanding and it makes all the difference.... Bloom's commitment is clear & genuinely do the work to raise the bar for everyone !“
Dave Richardson Director of Recruitment Collector of Vinyls & Exterior Decorator “I've partnered with bloom twice, at Deliveroo and Monzo, & both times they have been really successful. Partnering with bloom is effortless, seamless and most importantly... fun, they just get it !“
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