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The Jumpstart Waitlist

Jumpstart connects the top 1% of candidates with VC-backed startups. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when a role matches your criteria and your profile.

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  • Sign up in 1 minute
  • Only see roles that fit what you're after
  • Completely free

How it works

How it works in practice.

  1. 1

    Sign up in 1 minute

    Fill in the form with your details, CV and the roles you're interested in.

  2. 2

    We email you roles that match

    We review every profile. When a startup role matches your criteria and your profile, we'll email it to you. No generic job alerts.

  3. 3

    Apply and get full access

    Apply to each role, and get access to the wider Jumpstart platform.

What is the waitlist?

The top 1% outside of our core streams.

Typically we select candidates into one of our four streams:

But we know top talent is often not actively looking, and doesn't fit neatly into one of these streams. That's what the waitlist is for.

Let's say you are

  • A senior specialist

    Say you're a product designer with 10 years' experience. Brilliant at what you do, but design isn't one of our streams.

  • An exited founder

    You've built and sold a company, and now you want a C-suite role helping the next one scale.

  • Not actively looking

    Happy where you are, but you'd move for the right startup if it came along.

In that case, this waitlist is perfect for you.

Join the waitlist →

Get matched with startups like

  • HeidiHeidiHealthtechSeries B · $65MThe AI care partner for clinicians, taking notes, finding evidence and handling follow-ups. Point72 led its 2025 round at a ~$465M valuation.
  • OmneaOmneaB2B SaaSSeries B · $50MAI-native procurement for enterprises, where one purchase can take months. Backed by Khosla Ventures, Insight Partners and Accel; $75M+ raised.
  • FleekFleekSustainabilitySeries B · $25MThe marketplace for secondhand clothing: 2,000 suppliers, 50,000+ retailers, 100+ countries, sorted by its own AI vision model. Backed by a16z, YC and eBay.
  • RelayRelayE-commerce / AISeries A · $35MAn AI-routed parcel network built on e-bikes, delivering for Vinted and ASOS. Its Plural-led round is Europe's largest-ever logistics Series A.
  • Anima HealthHealthtechSeries A · YC-backedAn operating system for healthcare that helps GP practices and clinics care for millions of patients. Led by Molten Ventures, with Y Combinator.
  • SunsaveSunsaveGreentechSeries A · £113MSolar panels and batteries on a monthly subscription, with nothing to pay upfront. £13M equity from Norrsken VC plus a £100M facility from Crédit Agricole.

Backed by investors including

  • Seedcamp
  • Y Combinator
  • Entrepreneur First
  • Balderton Capital
  • LocalGlobe
  • Backed VC
  • Antler
  • Octopus Ventures
  • Northzone
  • Firstminute Capital
  • PT1
  • Anthemis
  • Pact
  • True Global
  • Founders Factory
  • Ascension
  • Active Partners
  • Accel
  • Sequoia
  • Episode 1

Join the waitlist.

It takes a minute. We'll only email you when a role is a perfect fit.

  • Sign up in 1 minute
  • Only see roles that fit what you're after
  • Completely free

Wall of love

From people who've been there.

  • Jumpstart totally transformed my job search. Huge shoutout also to Jumpstart's incredible team - their personalised coaching and genuine support made me feel like I had true allies throughout the entire process.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Giorgia ScottGiorgia ScottHead of Sales @ Karma Kans

  • I really enjoyed the experience and what you guys are about. Such an epic way to get in touch with exciting companies for roles and experiences that you wouldn’t get otherwise!

    Matt EnrightMatt EnrightB2B Sales Director @ Katto

  • Jumpstart is a perfect mix of brilliant companies to apply to and a very straightforward process. The whole journey was clear and well supported by the JS team, and the startups pitching were all fantastic. It also felt like an equal playing field between company and candidate - you have a lot of agency as a candidate in Jumpstart that’s unlike other hiring routes.

    Meg ColborneMeg ColborneChief of Staff @ Complyance

  • Jumpstart is by far the best way to break into a high quality startup. The process allows you to actually present yourself in the best way without the noise of the standard job hunt process.

    Heather MitchellHeather MitchellChief of Staff @ Innerworks

  • Jumpstart is, hands down, the best way to enter the world of startups. The interview, case study and Excel training is top tier, and I've never felt more prepared for a job interview.

    Bethan McGinleyBethan McGinleyGrowth Lead @ Lounge

  • Jumpstart helped me so much! The warm introduction made my CV stand out, and having a central profile saved me from filling out tons of applications. It was great that companies could reach out to me too.

    Henry GillHenry GillSoftware Engineer @ Encord

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