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Shortlist

Shortlist

Private
NairobiEnterprise Softwarehttps://www.shortlist.net/

Last Round

Series A

Jan 29, 2019

Total Funding Raised

$3M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Shortlist is a human capital services company that provides executive search and workforce enablement for organizations driving impact and innovation in Africa.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

HR

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Government Contracts

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

executive searchheadhuntinghuman capital advisoryworkforce developmenttalent acquisitionrecruitment agencyleadership hiringemerging markets talentAfrica recruitmentimpact hiringskills-based hiringyouth employment programsjobtechHR techAI recruitmentcompetency assessmentfintech recruitmentclean energy recruitment

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Shortlist Comparables

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Shortlist comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Talent2Africa
80%
CA Global International
79%
titc.io
73%

Shortlist Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AJan 29, 2019
SeedSep 19, 2017

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Paul Breloff

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Ganesh Ashok Gavankar

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Shortlist Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Shortlist investors
InvestorRounds
Bodley GroupSeed
Compass Venture CapitalSeries A
University VenturesSeed
Blue Haven InitiativeSeries A
Potencia VenturesSeries A

Market signals

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  • Jul 25, 2026

    Grew 22% QoQ, from 65 to 79 employees.

  • Sep 19, 2017

    $1M raised from Bodley Group and University Ventures.

Shortlist Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Shortlist a public or private company?

Shortlist is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Shortlist?

Shortlist is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Shortlist worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Shortlist is not publicly available.

Can I buy Shortlist stock?

Shortlist shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Shortlist's last funding round?

Funding round information for Shortlist is not publicly available.

Who are the main investors in Shortlist?

Investor information for Shortlist is not publicly disclosed.

Will Shortlist IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Shortlist.

How can I track Shortlist secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Employee Range53
Year Founded2016
Last FundingJan 29, 2019

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