ZipRecruiter is an online employment marketplace that uses AI-driven matching technology to connect job seekers with employers. Founded in 2010 in Santa Monica, the company operates a two-sided marketplace where businesses post jobs and ZipRecruiter's algorithms actively recommend matches to qualified candidates, while also distributing listings to a network of partner job boards. ZipRecruiter went public via direct listing on the NYSE on May 26, 2021 under the ticker ZIP, with a $2.4 billion reference valuation. The company serves primarily U.S. small and mid-sized businesses and competes with Indeed, LinkedIn, and Monster.
ZipRecruiter is publicly traded
Listed directly on May 26, 2021
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under ZIP.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2010
Employees
1,000–1,500
Total Funding
$219M
2 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$1.5B
October 4, 2018
Total raised $219M across 2 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series B
Date
October 4, 2018
Amount
$156M
Valuation
$1.5B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2018 | Series B | $156M | $1.5B | Wellington Management, IVP |
| August 26, 2014 | Series A | $63M | $0.3B |
Ian Siegel
Co-Founder & CEO
David Travers
President & Interim CFO
Boris Shimanovsky
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Megan Allen
EVP, Chief Product Officer
Amy Garefis
EVP, Chief People Officer
Elliot Wilson
EVP, Inside Sales and Support
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Indeed
Largest global online job search engine, owned by Japan's Recruit Holdings; primary competitor in U.S. employer recruiting spend.
Microsoft-owned professional network with LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Job Search, competing for white-collar recruitment.
Monster
Long-established online job board (now part of CareerBuilder + Monster), competing for SMB and mid-market hiring.
Glassdoor
Job search and employer review site owned by Recruit Holdings; competes for employer brand and listings spend.
Dice
Tech-focused job marketplace operated by DHI Group, competing for technology hiring use cases.
Yes, ZipRecruiter is publicly traded under the ticker symbol ZIP on the NYSE. The company went public in May 26, 2021.
ZipRecruiter trades under the ticker symbol ZIP on the NYSE. It began trading in May 26, 2021.
ZipRecruiter (ZIP on the NYSE) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker ZIP to place an order.
ZipRecruiter went public in May 26, 2021 via direct_listing, with an offering valuation of approximately $1.5B. ZipRecruiter went public via direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange on May 26, 2021, under the ticker symbol ZIP. The NYSE set an $18 reference price, valuing the company at approximately $2.4 billion fully diluted; shares opened at $20 and closed the first day at $21.10. As a direct listing, the company did not raise new capital, and existing shareholders sold their shares directly into the public market.
ZipRecruiter raised $219M across 2 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
ZipRecruiter was founded by Ian Siegel in 2010.
ZipRecruiter is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, United States.
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