# Spott raises $21M Series A led by Balderton

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-09-22T05:50:02Z

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## Summary

Spott, a Belgium‑based AI recruitment platform, secured a $21M Series A round led by Balderton Capital, with Base10, YC, and Fortino also investing. CEO Lander Degreve told Axios Pro that the funding brings Spott’s total capital to $24M.

The deal positions Spott to expand its AI‑driven recruitment management tools and scale its platform across new markets. The investment reflects continued interest in AI solutions that streamline hiring processes for enterprises.

The round demonstrates that European AI startups can attract significant venture capital, reinforcing confidence in AI‑powered HR technologies.

## Key points

- Spott secured $21M Series A funding
- Series A led by Balderton Capital
- Total funding now $24M

## Why it matters

Spott’s funding supports AI‑driven recruitment tools, expanding automation in hiring and potentially reshaping talent acquisition practices.

## Sources

1. [Belgium-based AI recruitment startup Spott raised a $21M Series A led by Balderton, with Base10, YC, and Fortino participating, taking its total funding to $24M](https://axios.com/pro/enterprise-software-deals/2026/09/21/recruitment-platform-spott-balderton) (axios.com, 2026-09-22)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Spott raises $21M Series A led by Balderton", 22 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/spott-raises-21m-series-a-led-by-balderton

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