Right hire, on Thyme
We rapidly identify top talent for early-stage startups from pre-seed through Series B, specialising in engineering, AI and ML roles. Our deep expertise in the deep-tech sector enables us to execute searches with speed and precision.
A track record built on speed and precision
A decade spent working with technical founders means we understand what matters: speed, clarity and high-signal talent. No generic pipelines. No noise. Just the right people, delivered quickly.
Years in deep-tech
Startups supported
Days to shortlist
Roles filled
A decade of tech recruitment
We began because our founders required a partner who genuinely grasped their environment. A decade on, we've created something uncommon: a recruitment firm fluent in the dialect of deep-tech.
Our approach
We prioritise speed whilst maintaining rigorous signal quality standards.
Exclusive network
Reach recruitment talent pools that most recruiters lack access to.
Four ways to build your team
Pick the model that fits your stage and needs. We handle the rest.
Agency search
Full recruitment cycle from brief to offer. Best for founders who need speed and signal.
Contract & interim
Flexible talent for immediate needs. Ideal when you're testing a role or bridging a gap.
Volume hiring
Multiple hires at scale. Built for teams ramping fast across engineering and product.
Embedded partner
We sit inside your team. We own hiring strategy and execution for the long game.
Where we hire
Deep expertise across the technologies that matter.
Artificial intelligence
Applied AI, foundation models, intelligent agents and large language models.
Data engineering
Pipelines, warehouses, analytics and data infrastructure.
Full-stack engineering
Backend, frontend, systems and platform engineers.
Recent case studies
See how we've helped founders move fast.
Stealth Web3 Startup
Suvera
Equals Group
What founders say
Thyme grasps the workings of our world. They move swiftly and convey what is important, discarding what is trivial.
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