From seed funding to rapid growth, we helped Bound's rapid expansion, building a robust team structure that powers their currency-risk management platform.
Bound
Scaling Fintech Innovation
When Bound, an innovative currency-risk fintech start-up, secured €6M in seed funding, they faced the challenge of rapidly scaling from a 10-person team. With ambitious revenue targets and plans for Series A funding, they needed a strategic recruitment partner who could deliver both quality and quantity across multiple disciplines.
The Challenge
As New York-based founders expanding into Europe, Bound faced two critical challenges: limited access to European tech networks and the typical hurdles early-stage start-ups encounter when attracting established talent. They needed to build a scalable platform and required candidates who could immediately contribute to their growth trajectory.
The Solution
Our partnership began with a crucial hire: an Engineering Manager who would shape the team's culture and drive the development of Bound's SaaS platform. Working closely with the CTO and founders, we:
Deep-dove into understanding Bound's vision, culture, and technical requirements
Leveraged our extensive fintech network across Europe
Targeted engineering leaders from top tech establishments
Presented Bound's compelling growth story to senior candidates
The Results
Our comprehensive understanding of the European engineering market allowed us to identify and attract candidates who might typically overlook early-stage start-ups. We successfully placed an Engineering Manager from one of the world's most recognized tech companies, despite competing offers from enterprise-level competitors. This hire became the cornerstone for building out Bound's engineering team.
The partnership expanded to filling other crucial roles, including:
Chief Commercial Officer
Head of Sales
Multiple engineering positions
Today, Bound is on track to grow beyond 100 employees, with a robust team structure supporting their rapid expansion. Their success demonstrates how strategic recruitment partnerships can transform an early-stage start-up's growth trajectory.