Greenhouse Software is a prominent American technology company headquartered in New York City. It specializes in providing recruiting software as a service, designed to streamline and enhance the hiring processes of organizations. The platform integrates various recruiting applications and offers tools for structured hiring, which promotes fair and equitable hiring practices.

Greenhouse was founded in 2012 by Daniel Chait and Jon Stross, both graduates of the University of Michigan. The company was established with the vision of addressing the challenges in recruitment, a need Chait identified while managing his previous venture, Lab49. Since its inception, Greenhouse has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and global presence, including the creation of 100 remote jobs in Ireland.

Greenhouse has successfully raised multiple rounds of funding to support its growth and development:

• Seed Round (2013): $2.7 million
• Series A (2014): $7.5 million
• Series B (2015): $13.6 million
• Series C (2015): $35 million

• Series D (2018): $50 million

   

These rounds were led by prominent investors such as Social+Capital Partnership, Benchmark, and Felicis Ventures. Greenhouse has been recognized as a potential unicorn, with a valuation of at least $1 billion anticipated by market analysts.

Greenhouse offers a comprehensive recruiting platform that includes:

• Structured Hiring: Tools to create a consistent interview process and evaluate candidates fairly.
• Integration Capabilities: An open API allows integration with numerous third-party applications like Zapier and HireView.
• Data-Driven Insights: Features like A/B testing for job posts and candidate comparison against industry standards.
• Onboarding and Inclusion: Products like Greenhouse Onboarding and Greenhouse Inclusion focus on seamless new hire integration and promoting diversity in hiring

Greenhouse has continually expanded its product offerings to address evolving market needs. Notable expansions include the launch of Greenhouse Onboarding and Greenhouse Inclusion, which were developed in partnership with Paradigm. These products aim to enhance the onboarding experience and address bias in hiring.

Recent innovations include the introduction of Sourcing Automation, which helps recruiters find and engage top talent more effectively. This feature is part of Greenhouse's ongoing effort to adapt to the changing landscape of talent acquisition and support companies in reaching diverse talent markets.

Greenhouse is known for its people-first approach, emphasizing structured hiring as a core value. The company has been recognized for its workplace culture, receiving accolades such as Fortune Best Workplaces and Glassdoor's Best Place to Work. Greenhouse prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in its operations and product offerings.

Greenhouse serves over 7,500 companies, including notable clients like HubSpot, Buzzfeed, and J.D. Power. The platform is designed to support companies at various stages of growth, helping them improve their hiring performance and move up the Hiring Maturity curve. Greenhouse's community is characterized by its commitment to data-driven and fair hiring practices.