Fudo Partners

Fudo Partners is a founder-led engineering search firm focused exclusively on AI-native startups. It helps Seed through Series B companies in New York and London find the technical talent needed to build and scale their businesses. Its services cover three areas: founding engineers who establish technical foundations and make early architectural decisions; early engineering hires who can take ownership and turn ambitious ideas into products; and engineering leaders who set direction and grow teams as companies scale.

Fudo’s search approach emphasizes understanding a company’s technical direction, culture, and trajectory before presenting candidates. Founder Gareth Hill runs every search directly, drawing on nearly 20 years of engineering search experience, including a focus on AI. The firm also uses Fudo Motion, a continuously updated intelligence layer that tracks emerging builders, forming teams, and people who may be ready for a move. This ecosystem-specific market insight is designed to help founders reach exceptional engineers at the right moment. Fudo Partners serves companies seeking relevant, carefully matched candidates rather than generalist recruitment support.