Bloom partners with VCs, founders of early-stage startups, scaleups, and leading global tech giants to build and nurture high-performing teams.
Here's some example hires we have made over the last 7 years since we founded bloom in 2019.
Since late 2025, we've been hiring for a stealth business, building simulation infrastructure for agentic AI.
Rarely do we get to say we're part of something this early, this ambitious, and this inevitable. Watch this space.
Lewis Hemens Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder Simulation infrastructure for training and evaluating agentic AI systems “In 8 months working together, bloom have helped us hire over 25* Members of Technical Staff incl. Curriculum, Senior, Staff and Principal Engineers, whilst pulling together a... founding engineering team that I couldn't be more proud of. They've been a true partner, I could not recommend them enough!“
We've made multiple Product hires at Series B & Series C for one of the world's fastest growing AI B2B SAAS companies, Synthesia, now at Series E.
Here's CEO & Co-Founder Victor Riparbelli, announcing Synthesia's recent $200million Series E funding round.
Liam Connerton Principal Product Manager “Bloom were an incredible partner throughout the hiring process for my current role at Synthesia. Deeply tuned into the world of Product & Growth, their guidance and insight... made the experience seamless. I can’t recommend Bloom enough to anyone in Product, whether you’re hiring or exploring new opps.“
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. They really get product recruitment and go above and beyond to create a perfect match !“
Guillaume Boniface-Chang Head of Product Partnered together at Series B “I worked with Sam on hiring a Senior PM after a very long and unsuccessful search... For the first time I felt we had a recruiter working with us that understood what we meant. He... submitted two CVs and we hired one of them, said candidate was then promoted to Principal PM at Series D.“
Jonathan Durnford-Smith Head of Talent Previously at Octopus Ventures & Google Deepmind “Bloom have been hugely helpful in supporting our hiring efforts for 2 Principal Product Managers. They took time to understand us as a company, how we operate and what makes... someone successful here. I've been really impressed by their CVs sent to hires made, and their quality over quantity approach.“
Damian Sacco VP of Product Growth Partnered together at Series D “Bloom's insight and network made a real difference in bringing Liam on board - thoughtful, proactive, and genuine partners in the process. They were fantastic throughout, and... really understand what makes a great Product hire, and how to connect the dots between skills, culture, and opportunity.“
Rupert Douglas Technical Talent Acquisition Manager Above average runner, an OK-ish cook, and a competent recruiter “Bloom has helped us hire a couple of business-critical Product Managers incredibly quickly - one who was hired at Principal, another one of which has been promoted to Principal PM... and is doing a fantastic job. The focus on quality over quantity was refreshing!“
We've also partnered with Morse as their first agency partner, helping scale their Engineering team at Seed Stage.
Mike Hudack Co-Founder and CEO 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.“
Simon Amor Co-Founder and Designer Designer, and owner of a sausage-dog called Loaf “We had a really great experience with Bloom. The people they found were amazing, and were able to come in and have an instant impact. They made sure all the candidates had a great... experience - we highly recommend working with bloom!“
Here's Mike Hudack & Harry Stebbings on the 20VC Podcast
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... who's looking for a partner in this process, and not just a one trick pony.“
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!“
We've also helped B2B SAAS companies, like Paddle, scale from Series C to Series D, with multiple Engineering hires across IC and Leadership.
Michal Gondar Director of Engineering “Of the many recruiters I've met, bloom stand out as exceptional. They were very empathetic during our conversations and went the extra mile to help me secure a Director role... at Paddle. Bloom are bright stars among recruiters and I can't recommend them enough.“
Adam Thewlis Senior Software Engineer “Bloom were brilliant throughout my interview process at Paddle - I was so comfortable talking to bloom which meant I felt at ease discussing the role and company in much more... detail. I’d highly recommend them to any Engineer or company hiring.“
Supporting multiple founders at
Seed and Series A
Alex Stephany Founder & CEO at Beam Angel Investor & previously CEO at JustPark “There are thousands of recruiters out there, and Bloom are several cuts above almost all of them. We gave them some demanding briefs, and they worked hard to find excellent talent... for Beam!“
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.“
Nick Perrett Founder & CEO Previously Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer @ Tandem Bank “One for my founder friends : Move fast! We just worked with bloom across engineering and product, hiring 3 great candidates in under 5 weeks. If you’re looking for someone to do... things quicker, listen and source better, while upholding your brand throughout - i wouldn't hesitate to recommend bloom!“
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 about data within AI
Vuokko Aro Chief Design Officer World traveller, amateur athlete and fashion design enthusiast “Working with Bloom has been a dream. They immediately really got what we look for in design leaders at Monzo, and they helped us hire three talented and inspiring Product Design... Directors for critical but tricky to find specialist roles. 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.“
Jamie Edwards VP Talent & Organisation Development 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.“
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
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.“
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.
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!“
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 !“
