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Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)303 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IllinoisFounded 2010CEO Adam Robinson

Hireology is a Chicago-based recruiting and hiring platform built for multi-location employers in retail automotive, healthcare and hospitality. Adam Robinson, Michael Krasman and Jeff Ellman founded it in 2010.

hireology.comLinkedInUpdated Oct 29, 2026
Annual revenue
$29.8M
Dec 2019 · Press & News
Latka List
#203
of 1,301 interviewed companies
Total raised
$58.9M
7 rounds
Employees
198
Oct 2024
Customers
5K

Hireology revenue

Hireology's annual revenue was $29.8M in December 2019 (Press & News), the most recent figure on record. Hireology is #203 on the Latka List. The list ranks the 1,301 companies Nathan Latka has interviewed by revenue.

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As ofRevenueSource
Oct 2016$14.4M–
2017Just under $17MAdam Robinson on cameraWatch at 0:30GAAP revenue
2018$20MAdam Robinson on cameraWatch at 4:23close to $1.7M a month
Dec 2019$29.8MPress & News

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Hireology funding rounds & investors

Hireology has raised $58.9M across seven rounds since 2012. The latest was a $27M Series D in April 2019, led by Blue Cloud Ventures.

DateRoundRaisedLed bySource
Apr 2019Series D$27MBlue Cloud VenturesCompany Website
Feb 2018Funding round$7.3M–
Jun 2016Series C$12MBaird CapitalCompany Website
Aug 2014Series B$10.5MCompany Website
Jan 2014Funding round$1.4M–
Jun 2013Funding round$300K–
Jan 2012Funding round$350K–
Total raised$58.9M

Interviews with Adam Robinson

Nathan Latka has interviewed Hireology once, speaking with Adam Robinson. Each figure links to the second it was said.

Watch: How Hireology Reached $20M Run Rate Across 5,000 Locations in 2018 (Interview with Co-Founder and CEO Adam Robinson)

Adam Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO

How Hireology Reached $20M Run Rate Across 5,000 Locations in 2018 (Interview with Co-Founder and CEO Adam Robinson)

  • Revenue$20M run rate (close to $1.7M a month)Watch at 4:23
  • RevenueJust under $17M (GAAP revenue)Watch at 0:30
  • Customers5,000 locations (across over 130 franchise brands)Watch at 1:12
  • Revenue per userAbout $250 a month per location, blended (up to $300 depending on industry)Watch at 2:52
  • Net revenue retention90% or more annuallyWatch at 9:47
  • CAC payback (months)Within 11 months on core sales cost (longer fully loaded)Watch at 5:28
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Growth tactics they described: BookWatch at 6:05

Hireology competitors

Hireology competes most directly with Greenhouse, JazzHR, SmartRecruiters and Workable. It is the smallest of the five by revenue.

CompanyRevenueFundingEmployeesCustomersFounded
Greenhouse$236.5M$94.6M9353.5K2012
JazzHR$192.1M$24.6M1197K2009
SmartRecruiters$71M$225M6906002010
Workable$69.5M$83.9M40020K2012
Hireology$29.8M$58.9M1985K2010

#16 of 320 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) companies by revenue · category median $1.9M · See the ranking

Hireology CEO, founders & employees

Adam Robinson founded Hireology in 2010 with Jeff Ellman and runs it as CEO. Hireology had 198 employees (October 2024, LinkedIn).

Also at HireologyAidan Farrelly, Laxman Rapolu, Kristin Egan, Sam Elliott, Brett Kirhofer, Sweety Rani, Eric Hartline, Kelsey Shiba, Justin K., Brittany Wolf, KJ Tester, Nicole Scardina, Brian O'Shea, Nicola Matz, Lauren Andrews, Alicia Foote, Fred G. A., Adero Knott, Sharina S., Kathryn Hill, Aaron Smart, Keira Stockwell, Latha Nallabolu, Christian Gonzalez, Scott Gendal, Ian Osinski, Scott Gainous, Danny Wheeland, Jake Pleban, Geovanny Quiroz, Sean Fredrick, Katerina Swanson, Danielle Harper, Rebecca Pernikoff-Weiner, Stephany Burz, Pradeep Vishwakarma, Devin Van Stedum, John Asermely, Aparna Padki, Tyler Shedron, Amber Huff, Bree Devries, Joshua D., Camilla Ward, Bobby Porcaro, Alex Nault, Paul Choe, Cristina Marinez, Maura Hogan, Jason Wyatt, Candace Witt, Kalpana Janapati, Emily Leu, Connor Greene, Casey Walsh, Martin Alyass, Alexander Connors, Wenzhao Z., Andrew Johnson, Kirsten Rossow, Becky Hawk, Brad Douglass, Michael Foster, Eric Olsson, Ralpheal Hill, Josh Vincent, Andrew Karstrand, Mary Freese, Carolyn Lau, Lamar Sanders, Sergio Castrejon Varela, Zlata Bogin, Michelle Bui, Pat Sciame, Katie Glick, Malia Kokame, Aidan F., Hugh Brown, Joseph Kallikadan, Adam Kozmic, Nick McWilliams, Calvin Williams, Natalie Matthews, Tiffany Czerwinski, Katie Northrop, Mudasir Zahoor Rather, Megan DePillo, Chelsea Mullen, Robyn Carroll, Ryan Gutowsky, Magan Marshall, Kelly Hickman, Madison Canter, Iljeen Jo

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Oct 2024198LinkedIn
Sep 2023198–
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Aug 2021183–
Dec 2020173–
Jun 2020228–
Dec 2019235–
Dec 2018176–
Oct 2016100–

Hireology FAQ

What is Hireology's revenue?

Hireology's annual revenue was $29.8M in December 2019, according to a news report. No later figure is on record.

How much funding has Hireology raised?

Hireology has raised $58.9M across seven funding rounds. The latest was a $27M Series D in April 2019, led by Blue Cloud Ventures.

Who owns Hireology?

Hireology is privately held. Its lead investors include Baird Capital and Blue Cloud Ventures.

How many employees does Hireology have?

Hireology had 198 employees in October 2024, according to LinkedIn.

Who is the CEO of Hireology?

Adam Robinson is the CEO of Hireology and co-founded the company in 2010. Nathan Latka interviewed Adam Robinson.

Who founded Hireology?

Jeff Ellman and Adam Robinson founded Hireology in 2010.

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How this page is sourced

9 said on camera · 5 from public sources. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST and say whose they are. Not financial advice. The Latka List ranks the private, operating companies Nathan Latka has interviewed by the latest revenue figure on each profile, reported or estimated; equal figures share a rank.

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