The Global Recruitment Agency,
for tech Startups.
Strategic recruitment for VC-backed startups scaling from Seed to Series B
About Us.
We Build High-Impact Teams for Startups & Scaleups
Urban Digital Recruitment is a startup recruitment agency helping Seed to Series B tech companies build high-impact teams that drive growth, protect runway, and support successful funding rounds.
We partner with founders, investors, and leadership teams to align hiring with what truly matters:
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Revenue and commercial goals
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Product and technology milestones
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Investor expectations
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Runway and burn-rate realities
We don’t just fill roles, we help startups make confident, data-driven hiring decisions that support sustainable growth.
A Tech Recruitment Partner for VC-Backed Startups
As a National StartUp Awards finalist, Urban Digital Recruitment has become a trusted tech recruitment partner for VC-backed startups and scaleups across the UK.
From early-stage startups to growth-stage businesses, we help teams hire the right talent at the right time, without over-hiring, slowing momentum, or increasing risk.
Aligning Hiring With Growth, Revenue & Fundraising
We embed ourselves in your business to ensure every hire supports your go-to-market strategy, product roadmap, and next raise.
Our approach helps startups to:
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Identify high-impact hires that unlock growth
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Reduce time-to-hire without sacrificing candidate quality
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Avoid costly mis-hires and premature scaling
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Build teams investors feel confident backing
Why Founders, Investors & Leadership Teams Choose Urban Digital Recruitment
Good recruiters save time.
Great recruiters drive outcomes!
We help tech startups and scaleups turn hiring into a strategic advantage, not a risk, supporting long-term success from Seed through Series B and beyond.
Why Partner with Urban Digital?
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Trusted by investor-backed startups and global scaleups
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Deep global network of top talent
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Proven track record in building entire teams from scratch
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Finalist – National StartUp Awards
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Female-Founder Led – Committed to Authentic D & I
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In excess of 20 years recruitment experience
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Embedded in the Tech and Digital ecosystem
Our Services.
Contingency
Our "no win, no fee" model offers a cost-effective, risk-free solution, with no upfront costs. You review CVs and interview candidates, paying only once the right hire is made. We tailor our pricing based on exclusivity, hire volume, and role seniority, delivering the best value for your budget. Urban Digital adds value by providing high-quality candidates quickly and efficiently.
Executive Search
We specialise in sourcing senior-level candidates, including C-suite roles. Our market-mapping approach targets the most relevant professionals, even those not actively seeking new roles. This ensures a comprehensive search for leaders who align with your company’s vision, driving your business forward.
Retained
By partnering exclusively with you, we prioritise your hiring needs and offer broader market access. This approach ensures faster, high-quality hires, better cultural and strategic fit, and a streamlined process. Urban Digital helps you secure top talent while saving time and resources.
Contract & Freelance
For short-term or project-specific needs, our contract and freelance service provides skilled professionals who contribute immediately. This allows you to address business demands swiftly and efficiently, ensuring a fast impact with minimal overheads.
Client Testimonials
Urban Digital Recruitment understood perfectly our business needs and delivered excellent candidates very efficiently. They are great partners to work with as we develop our HR structure in the UK.
TapTap Digital
Great experience working with Rebecca. She managed to find a suitable candidate within just a few weeks and the process was seamless and stress free. Would highly recommend!
AllBright
Amazing experience with Urban Digital! Laura was super - friendly, great communication, and supportive. I came away with a job that I am enjoying greatly at a fantastic company.
Studio71
I cannot express how highly I rated my experience with Laura, she was personable, understanding and I feel like she had my best interests at heart, not something typically found with recruiters!
Creadits
WE HIRE ACROSS.
AI & ML
SAAS
ECOMM
AR/VR/XR
SOCIAL MEDIA
DIGITAL MEDIA
MARTECH
FINTECH
HEALTHTECH
ADTECH
AGENCIES
BIG DATA
EDTECH
CYBERSECURITY
IOT
