A talent partner you can trust
Let’s build something brilliant, together.
At Hatch, we specialise in connecting exceptional tech talent with fast-moving start-ups and scaling businesses. From Pre-Seed disruptors to Series A–C ventures and established SMEs, we focus on what matters: finding the right people to drive your product, platform, or team forward.
Our core markets include Software Engineering, AI/ML Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Data. With over 15 years of experience, our team understands the nuances of hiring in tech — not just job titles, but the real-world challenges and technical depth required to succeed.
We don’t waste time. Our approach is tailored, honest, and efficient. We dig into the 'why' behind your hiring needs to ensure alignment on skill, culture, and timing. We don’t flood your inbox with CVs — we send the right ones. Our high CV-to-interview-to-placement ratios consistently save you time and reduce noise.
We’re not here to reinvent talent acquisition. We’re here to deliver where others fall short — with clear communication, fast turnarounds, and technical credibility that sets us apart.
Whether you’re hiring your first engineer or building a world-class product team, Hatch is a recruitment partner you can rely on.
Our story
Hatch was founded with a simple belief: tech recruitment can be better — sharper, more honest, and truly aligned with the needs of both start-ups and talent.
After over a decade in the industry, our founder saw a pattern emerging. Recruitment had become bloated — driven by volume, not value. Agencies were flooding inboxes with irrelevant CVs, missing the technical nuances of roles, and prioritising speed over substance. Start-ups, in particular, were paying the price: wasting time, losing momentum, and often settling for less-than-ideal hires.
Hatch was created as a direct response to that. We saw how the recruitment sector was struggling — not due to a lack of demand, but a lack of depth. Too many recruiters didn’t understand engineering. They couldn’t speak the language of CTOs or product teams. They didn’t take the time to ask why a role existed — what the business really needed, and who would make the biggest impact.
So we built Hatch to be different.
We don’t chase vanity metrics or volume. We focus on real partnerships, smart matching, and high-performance delivery. We work closely with Pre-Seed to Series C start-ups and SMEs who need fast, precise hiring — without the BS.
Disruption doesn’t always mean tech. Sometimes it’s about doing the basics brilliantly, bringing a higher level of care and clarity to a space that’s lost its edge.
At Hatch, we’re here to raise the bar — one hire at a time.
Meet Our Founder
Reece Graves
With over 15 years of experience in the tech recruitment space, I’ve spent my career helping start-ups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams across the UK build high-performing engineering functions. From early-stage product teams to global tech transformations, I’ve been fortunate to support companies at every stage of their journey.
Founding Hatch was a natural next step—driven by a desire to do recruitment differently: with more care, more impact, and a human-first approach.
When I’m not supporting businesses with their hiring goals, you’ll find me juggling life as a dad, chasing after my two dogs (a Dalmatian and a Cavapoo), or watching football. I’m always up for a good conversation about careers, growth, and what’s next.
