The Future Of Talent
Acquisition For
Start-ups.
Hire fast with embedded recruiters, unrivalled tech-stack + founder branding.
Who are Canda?
We don’t just hire, we build companies.
We deliver all-in-one talent solutions to help early stage companies achieve hiring success
Our Capabilities
Everything you need to get big hiring outcomes.
Embedded Recruiters
Inside your team. Driving real outcomes.
We embed experienced Talent Partners directly into your business, fully in tune with your culture, goals, and ways of working. They hit the ground running as part of your team, bringing the tools, know-how, and momentum to deliver high-impact hiring without the overheads of a traditional agency.
What you get:
- Embedded, not external – we act like your own team
- Talent experts who understand startup speed and scale
- Full control, full transparency – no hidden fees or surprises
- End-to-end recruitment delivery, from sourcing to onboarding
Technology & Intelligence
Real-time insight. Smarter hiring decisions.
We use smart tech and real-world know-how to help you hire faster and smarter. With live market data and competitor insight at your fingertips, you’ll have the clarity to make confident decisions and stay one step ahead.
What we provide:
- Talent market insights – live salary trends, location hotspots, role demand
- Competitor benchmarking – who’s hiring, where, and how fast
- Strategic hiring plans – built around your business goals and funding stage
- DE&I data – to shape inclusive hiring and reporting with intention
Founder & Employer Branding
Show what makes you different. Attract the people who care
We help founders and teams tell their story in a way that resonates with the right candidates. Whether it’s your mission, values, or the day-to-day experience, we turn it into content that connects. Think strong social presence, sharp career pages, and messaging that actually sounds like you.
What we provide:
- Talent-facing content – from perks to culture and everything in between
- Videos and campaigns – social-ready assets to boost your visibility
- Founder branding – build a presence on LinkedIn that drives results
- Career site support – content, design, and ATS integration
- Messaging support – tailored to your tone and hiring goals
A Scalable Model
Flexible to your hiring volumes throughout the year, ensuring you always have best in-class capability to deliver your hires without the need to over invest in your internal talent team
A Trusted Talent Partner
80% of our business comes through our referral network
Founders, Talent Leaders and CV/PE funds work with us because of our ability to find exceptional talent at the right price and time to improve business agility and performance.
Talent Advisory
Support planning talent strategy pre- or post-investment.
Planning & Problem Solving
Employer Brand & Advertising
Boost brand awareness and attract more applicants.
Attract Candidates Directly
Embedded RPO Services
Scaling internal recruitment for
5–100+ hires a year.
5 - 100 Vacancies per annum
Success Stories
Elsewhen
A digital product consultancy, accelerating innovation to solve your business-critical problems
MyTutor
MyTutor is the UK’s leading online platform for one-to-one learning, on a mission to improve the educational outcomes of thousands of young people.
Teamtailor
The recruitment & employer branding ATS. Teamtailor help companies and people interact with each other in a better way, so that they can make life changing decisions together
Feast it
Feast It is changing the global events industry for the better. They have built a curated platform connecting the best suppliers to the most exciting events, from dinner parties for 20 right up to the UK’s largest festivals.
Canda: Trading division of Create & Adapt Ltd 2021 Create & Adapt Limited is a company registered in England and Wales -
Number 9723247