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- Pay-per-hirePay only when you hire
600+companies hired through Dover
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Meet the fractional recruiters
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Brandon W.
17 years of experienceBradenton, FL
A Seed startup recently spent $2.8k with Brandon W. to hire a Senior Software Engineer: Backend Product
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Mandie D.
10 years of experienceTampa, FL
A Seed startup recently spent $2.2k with Mandie D. to hire a Software Engineer - Full Stack
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Bill L
17 years of experienceVancouver, Canada
A Series A startup recently spent $5.7k with Bill L to hire a VP Of Sales
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Lavanya B.
7 years of experienceToronto, Canada
A Series C+ startup recently spent $5.6k with Lavanya B. to hire a Senior Software Engineer, Frontend (North America)
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Robson C.
5 years of experienceDenver, CO
A Series A startup recently spent $2k with Robson C. to hire an Enterprise Customer Success Manager
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Michelle S.
5 years of experienceNew York, NY
A Series A startup recently spent $1.5k with Michelle S. to hire a Developer Relations Engineer
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- Set a budget and discuss how you'll work together.
Receive offers and build your team
Trial multiple experts at the same time and then double down on the one that is the best fit.
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- Trial multiple experts and keep the best fit.
- Switch to a different expert whenever you want.
- Hire your expert in full-time capacity for a placement fee.
All your hiring needs covered
Your fractional recruiter is here to help throughout every step of the hiring journey.
Candidate sourcing
Recruiters with a proven track record in startup hiring.
These recruiters have sourced thousands of candidates, connecting with high-quality talent that fits the fast pace of startup life.
- Sourcing top startup talent
- Targeted candidate mapping
- Personalized outreach
Accountability from day one
Recruiter compensation is tied directly to your success.
Accountability
Recruiters face direct financial penalties when clients leave with unmet hiring needs.
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Recruiters have to earn your budget every week.
Quality Control
Recruiters remain fully responsible for all work done by their team and the tools they use.
See how we compare
 | Recruiting Agency | In-House Hire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to find a recruiter | 1 - 2 days | 1- 2 weeks | 1 - 3 months |
| Time to fully ramp | 1 week | 2-4 weeks | 3-6 months |
| Cost | $ | $$$$ | $$ |
| Flexibility | Pause anytime | Pause anytime | Limited |
You're in good hands
Over 600+ fast growing startups have scaled their team with Dover
“I had the pleasure of working with Katie to successfully recruit a Head of Operations, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, she has been an invaluable asset in the hiring process. Not only is she incredibly organized and detail-oriented, but her expertise in recruiting is world-class.”
Kong PhamChief Operations Officer, Sam and Colby
“Dover was instrumental in helping me hire in an organized way and in a quality/professional way during our screenings and search. Dover is also really awesome to work with. Fun, easy, great team.”
Kara ForanMarketing Manager, Motorq
“In hiring for a crucial position, Dover’s Recruiting Partner demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise. They crafted a comprehensive case study assessment, assisted in its analysis, formulated relevant interview questions, and shared valuable insights.”
Cyrus KaraiCo-founder and CEO, CoverForce
“Getting the customized screening questions to ask each person was hugely valuable. Dover has taught me a lot about hiring.”
Alyssa AtkinsFounder, Lilia
“Dover accelerated our process and we had peace of mind that we were being consistent and fine-tuning the type of candidate we needed over time.”
Grant LeeFounder, Gamma
“Recruiting services like Triplebyte will find the first person for the job, but Dover finds the best person for the job.”
Henrik BerggrenCEO, Steady Health
“Dover's been an awesome sourcer for us, and accounts for a huge amount of our overall candidate volume. They're also easy to work with and responsive.”
Isaac SilvermanCEO, Daydream
“Dover's candidates match our profiles and there’s a deep understanding of our needs as a startup. Seriously, how do you exist?”
Jackie WagnerChief of Staff, Glue
FAQ
Experienced hiring professionals with 5–20 years of experience at leading startups and tech companies. All have worked directly with founders at Seed or Series A companies and have also held roles at a well-known tech brand. Many have served as a Head of Talent at a startup. Vetted from thousands of applicants — only the top ~1% are accepted.
More about Fractional Recruiters
For fast growing startups, assembling the right team is one of the highest leverage tasks you can focus on. But let's be real: hiring full-time recruiters early on isn't always practical or budget-friendly. Fractional recruiters solve this by acting as flexible, strategic partners who deliver top talent without breaking the bank.
Fractional recruiters specialize in syncing hiring objectives with startup growth goals.
By working part-time or on-demand, they offer expertise exactly when your company requires it most. Think of them as the Swiss Army knife in your recruitment toolkit: versatile, accurate, and ready to assist at a moment's notice.