Licorne Society

Licorne Society is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the tech, digital and startup ecosystem. The company partners with businesses at all stages of maturity, from early-stage startups through to scale-ups and innovative PMEs, to source and place exceptional talent across technical, product, sales and operational functions. With over 4,500 active candidates on its platform and a network of more than 50,000 qualified professionals, Licorne Society combines direct recruitment approach with proprietary sourcing technology tailored specifically to the startup and digital sectors. The agency's expert team delivers qualified shortlists within seven days, ensuring candidates are not only technically proficient but genuinely aligned with each client's culture and ambitions.

Licorne Society specialises across multiple core disciplines within the tech and digital landscape. The agency recruits extensively in software engineering and technical roles, including backend developers, frontend developers, full-stack engineers, mobile developers and infrastructure specialists. Product recruitment forms another cornerstone, with expertise in placing product managers, product owners, chief product officers and UX designers. The company also maintains deep specialisation in data and artificial intelligence, sourcing data scientists, data engineers, analytics engineers and machine learning specialists. Beyond technical functions, Licorne Society recruits for sales and business development roles, marketing positions including growth marketing and digital strategy, operations and finance functions, and cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure expertise.

Operating primarily across France with particular strength in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille, Licorne Society also supports remote recruitment across Europe. The agency works exclusively on a success-based fee model, meaning clients pay only when a candidate is successfully placed. Over 200 startups, scale-ups and digital enterprises have recruited their teams through Licorne Society, selecting the agency for its deep ecosystem knowledge, rapid turnaround times, and commitment to understanding both client requirements and candidate aspirations. The company's approach combines intelligent automation with human expertise, ensuring every placement represents a genuine cultural and professional fit.