Hire the best talent.
Pay with equity.
The global talent network for startups. SAFE-backed. AI-matched. Built to scale.
500+
Startups
1,200+
Professionals
$50M+
Equity Deals
94%
Match Rate
SAFE-backed
YC-standard agreements protect both sides.
AI matching
Intelligent pairing based on 50+ signals.
Zero cash
Startups conserve runway. Talent gets upside.
Milestone vesting
Equity unlocks as value is delivered.
Three steps to your next deal
Create your profile
Founders list equity roles. Talent showcases skills and equity preferences.
AI matches you
Our engine analyzes fit across skills, stage, industry, and deal structure.
Close with a SAFE
Negotiate terms, hit milestones, and execute YC-standard SAFE agreements.
Startups hiring for equity
Top talent ready to build
Trusted by founders & talent
Priya Sharma
CTO & Co-Founder, DataWeave
“Givvy helped us find a brilliant ML engineer who joined for equity instead of a $200K salary. Six months later, she built the core of our recommendation engine. Best hire we ever made.”
James O'Brien
Senior Product Designer, Freelance
“I have always wanted to work with startups but could not afford the salary cut. Givvy let me keep my consulting income while building equity in 3 companies I believe in. My portfolio is already up 2x.”
Maria Gonzales
Founder & CEO, Verde Health
“The AI matching saved us weeks of recruiting. We were matched with a healthcare compliance expert who not only understood our space but negotiated a fair deal in under 48 hours. The SAFE generation was seamless.”
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