Hire tech talent—fast,
and get </ship> done.
Tech talent that gets </ship> done.
Targeted outreach, rigorous evaluation, proven candidates
ready to make an impact. Pay when you hire.
Targeted outreach, rigorous evaluation, candidates who make an impact on day one.
Pay when you hire.
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Recruiting, without the drift
A faster way to hire senior tech talent.
Fredo combines targeted outreach, rigorous evaluation, and clear commercial terms so teams can move quickly without lowering the bar.
Why teams use Fredo
Speed
Targeted outreach and a tighter hiring motion.
Expertise
Built for senior technical and product roles.
Quality
Rigorous evaluation before candidates reach you.
Predictable fees
Clear models that match your hiring plan.
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Pick the model that matches your urgency, capacity, and hiring goals.
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Performance Search
Senior role search with rigorous assessment and clear, outcome-focused delivery.
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Talent+
Embedded recruiting capacity for teams hiring multiple roles in parallel.
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Growing teams need different kinds of hiring support. Sometimes it's just one critical hire. Other times, you need .
We built Fredo for both. Focused search when you need to make the right hire, and a hiring function that grows with you.
Why startups choose fredo.
Things that actually matter when you're hiring.
Predictable fees
Pay a percentage of your hire's first-year compensation after they start. No hidden costs. 90-day guarantee included.
Headhunted talent
100% of our talent is hand-selected and thoroughly vetted. We filter for people who execute at a high level, display technical depth and have a get-shit-done mentality.
We've been there
In-house, agency—we’ve hired from both sides of the table. We know how to find and attract exceptional technical talent, and how to get the right people to say yes.
Reputation matters
Every candidate interaction reflects your company. We represent your brand with the same care, context and conviction we would if we worked there.
Proven Results.
Average time from
kickoff to offer accepted.
Offer Acceptance Rate.
(Every offer accepted since launch)
No upfront fees.
Only pay when you hire.
Getting started is easy.
Step 1
Intake
We define the role, candidate profile, comp range, and timeline. You tell us what matters—we don't guess.
Step 2
Source & Screen
Proactive outreach to passive candidates. Structured evaluation. Only candidates who meet your bar advance.
Step 3
Close
Interview coordination, offer strategy, negotiation support. We protect your brand and candidate experience throughout.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fredo Search Partners across multiple hires… Their thoughtful approach and attention to detail have made them a trusted partner in our growth, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate in the future.”
Chief Operating Officer
WealthTech Startup, Toronto
COO
WealthTech Startup
Co-Founder & CTO
Series D FinTech
Staff Engineer
Full Stack
Managing Partner
Toronto-based VC
Hiring Models
Engagement models designed to reduce risk and align on outcomes.
Performance Search
Pay per hire, aligned to outcomes.
Fees are based on a percentage of first-year compensation.
You only pay when a hire is successfully made.
90-day placement guarantee included.
Best for targeted or occasional hires.
Optional: Pay a small retainer to reduce placement fees. Ask for details.
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Talent+
A recruiter embedded in your team.
Led and managed by Fredo — no internal talent leadership required.
Proven hiring infrastructure, tooling, and process from day one.
Full-cycle delivery, through to onboarding.
Designed for teams hiring multiple roles in parallel, scaled by capacity.
Best for teams that are hiring regularly. Typically structured as a 12+-month engagement.
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Let's talk.
Tell us what you're hiring for. We'll tell you how
we can help—and how fast we can move.
Let's Talk.
Tell us what you’re building and
where the team needs leverage.