Human Capital

Building with the

Exceptional.

We connect high-signal operators with the technical founders who need them most.

From the Start.

We build hiring infrastructure that works now and scales later. Right practices, right time, right for your stage.

Talent strategy isn't an afterthought. It's foundational infrastructure.

Expertise

Our Tools

01

Sourcing

We know where the best technical talent lives — and it’s not on job boards. Creative sourcing strategies matched to your stage.

02

Networking

Direct introductions from our 1,200+ operator network. Advisors, consultants, future board members — the right people at the right time.

03

Applicant Tracking

We help you pick and implement the right ATS for your current size, not the one you’ll need in three years.

04

Executive Recruiting

Senior hires are high-stakes. We leverage our network and run the process so you close the right leaders faster.

05

Interview Design

Your process needs to evolve as you scale. We design interview loops that filter for signal and scale with your team.

06

Offer Strategy

Compelling packages, negotiation coaching, and closing support — from hire #1 to hire #100.

07

Compensation

Market-rate benchmarks for African deep tech. Structure equity, cash, and benefits to compete for top talent.

08

Onboarding

First 90 days determine retention. We help you build onboarding that converts new hires into high performers fast.

Purpose

Our Mission

Our talent team helps founders build the right team at the right time. Process, strategy, and direct introductions — not job boards.

We partner from first hire through scale. Every phase gets dedicated operational support.

Community

The Antique VC Network.

A vetted community of engineers, designers, and operators across 12 countries. When our founders need talent, we make direct introductions — not job postings.

1,200+ Operators

Spanning across 12 countries and 4 continents.

Curated Matching

We personally introduce high-signal talent to our founders.

Voices

Founder Perspectives.

“They didn't send resumes. They sent our first 5 engineers — builders who matched our intensity from day one.”— Marcus Thorne, CEO of Nebula
“Every candidate understood our pace. Culture fit wasn't a hope — it was a given. They clearly vetted for intensity.”— Sarah Chen, Founder of Eidos

Resources for Builders

Guide

Founder Hiring Playbook

Webinar

Scaling Engineering Teams

Benchmark

Deep Tech Salary Data

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