Juicebox, a San Francisco, CA–based AI recruiting platform, has raised $80 million in Series B funding at an $850 million valuation.
Investors
The round was led by DST Global, with participation from Sequoia, Coatue, Y Combinator, NFDG, and Verified Capital, bringing its total raised to $116 million.
DST Global is a growth equity and venture capital firm specializing in late-stage investments in high-growth internet and technology companies. Founded in 2009, the firm manages over $50 billion in assets under management (AUM).
Juicebox Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate product development, expand enterprise go-to-market efforts, and build an international presence, starting with a London office.
About Juicebox
Founded by David Paffenholz and Ishan Gupta, Juicebox is an AI recruiting platform that helps companies proactively identify and engage top talent before candidates apply for jobs. The platform uses AI agents to search across a comprehensive talent graph, identify candidates who match open roles, and conduct targeted outreach at scale. Juicebox serves more than 5,000 customers, ranging from fast-growing technology startups to Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, its customers include Ramp, Cursor, and Samsara.
Funding Details
Company: Juicebox
Raised: $80.0M
Round: Series B
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: DST Global
Additional Investors: Sequoia, Coatue, Y Combinator, NFDG, Verified Capital
Company Website: https://juicebox.ai/
Software Category: HRTech / AI Recruiting Platform
Source: Juicebox