HR agency for IT startups

A marketplace for NFTs where users can create, buy, and sell digital assets — art, collectibles, and other unique items

Task:
Bring strong professionals into the company during a phase of rapid growth. The startup had just begun to gain recognition and was still relatively unknown to the market, but it already showed great potential. They needed not just technically skilled developers, but people with creative thinking and an unconventional approach to problem-solving

Who we've closed:
73 key positions filled in 8 months: developers (backend, frontend, mobile), product roles, analysts, and QA engineers. The hires included mid-level specialists, senior professionals, and team leads

Collaboration results:
— Helped build the core of the product and engineering teams
— Found the first stars
— Those who set the tone for the team’s growth and culture
— Maintained the startup spirit even during rapid expansion
— Became a long-term partner through the scaling phase

What they say about us:
“From the very beginning, we were looking for exceptional people — only the best would do. It was important for us that the recruiting partner truly understood our needs and could represent our company well to candidates. SVOI quickly got involved, clearly grasped our request, and helped us build a team that supported the company’s growth. I especially want to highlight their ability to present the startup in the right way and structure the hiring process so we could stay focused on the business”

A liquid staking platform for Ethereum, backed by leading operators in the blockchain industry

Task:
Make great presentations, longreads, and landing pages, as well as photo stories, blogs, lookbooks, and all other kinds of content oriented projects

Who we've closed:
18 specialists hired in 10 months. 16 of them successfully completed onboarding and continue to work at the company, demonstrating high performance

Collaboration results:
— The first to consistently fill positions within the Lido team
— Earned the status of exclusive recruitment partner
— The team recommended us to their partners as a reliable HR partner
— More than half of SVOI’s candidates are top performers

What they say about us:
“With SVOI’s help, we found a CTO with global experience who fully shares our values and work pace. It was faster and more precise than we expected”

A technology company developing innovative solutions for online casinos and digital gaming platforms

Task:
Find a leading Go developer for a niche industry with high competition for talent and minimal brand visibility. It was important not only to match the skills precisely but also to address retention risks — previously, the team had lost specialists during the onboarding phase

Who we've closed:
Lead Go developer position filled within 10 days of starting the search. The very first candidate presented by SVOI received an offer and successfully integrated into the team

Collaboration results:
— From the very first resume — no time wasted on irrelevant candidates
— Fast adaptation thanks to an accurate fit with culture and expectations
— Demonstrated expertise in a challenging niche and became a reliable partner for targeted recruitment

What they say about us:
“We faced a challenging task — to find an experienced Go developer for a narrow and closed niche with high requirements. SVOI quickly immersed themselves in the specifics, selecting a candidate with the right skills and cultural fit. The very first specialist they presented was a perfect match and successfully adapted to the team”

A US-based fintech platform creating convenient payment solutions for the wedding industry

Task:
Find strong frontend developers quickly and accurately amid high competition in the US market. The client already had positive experience with other contractors, so the quality bar was set high

Who we've closed:
Two senior frontend developers hired. The first candidate started working within a week of beginning the partnership — from the very first resume. The second joined just one week later

Collaboration results:
— Hires made from the very first resume
— Positions filled within 2 weeks
— Became an exclusive partner after the first successful candidate placementrecruitment

What they say about us:
“We just had a great experience working with a recruitment agency, and I thought it would be good to share their contacts here. They delivered 24 senior frontend engineers in less than 2 weeks, from which we were able to hire the best people, and we are very satisfied with the results they provided”

A major online service for searching and selecting local services across Russia

Task:
Fill key technical roles amid rapid product growth, tight deadlines, and a limited budget. Simultaneously, assist in building internal HR processes and assembling the initial version of the recruiting team

Who we've closed:
Three lead developers and a lead recruiter hired. All positions filled within 3 months — during the market’s low season (December–February)

Collaboration results:
— Rapid filling of key positions despite tight deadlines
— Involvement in building the internal HR function
— Client came through a recommendation from Lido and later recommended us further
— Noted quality of communication and precise alignment with requirements

What they say about us:
“Work was carried out under challenging conditions — urgent positions, limited resources, and a tough market. But SVOI handled it excellently: candidates came quickly, and everyone was relevant. The recruitment process was smooth and efficient, and we are very satisfied with the results”

A major online service for searching and selecting local services across Russia

Task:
Ensure fast and high-quality hiring of senior IT specialists amid intense competition — both within the company between in-house recruiters and external agencies, and in the fintech market overall. Maintain a steady talent pipeline to scale key products

Who we've closed:
Senior IT specialists: developers (backend, frontend, mobile), DevOps engineers, analysts, architects, team leads, and security experts

Collaboration results:
— Efficient hiring within the tightest deadlines thanks to high expertise and responsiveness
— High-quality candidates fully meeting corporate standards
— Long-term partnership with internal teams and key executives

What they say about us:
“In the face of intense competition for IT talent, SVOI has proven their ability to quickly and effectively fill even the most challenging vacancies. Their work helps us keep moving forward despite tough market challenges”

A large Russian retail company with a developing IT division focused on digital transformation

Task:
Build an IT team from scratch and provide the company with key specialists despite lacking in-house technical expertise to evaluate candidates. It was necessary to fill senior roles capable of independently supporting the scaling of IT products

Who we've closed:
Key lead specialists in core areas who helped build the team. Within a year, a team was formed capable of supporting exponential growth of the IT division

Collaboration results:
— High quality and speed of recruitment under challenging conditions
— The client increased our commission as recognition of our work, despite strong market competition

What they say about us:
“SVOI demonstrated a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. Thanks to their support, we were able to quickly build an IT team, which is especially important during a growth phase. The results of our collaboration led us to reconsider the terms and increase the agency’s commission”

A major media holding company managing TV channels, radio stations, online platforms, and digital media products

Task:
Ensure continuous recruitment of senior IT specialists amid the growth of the IT division

Who we've closed:
IT for digital media: development, DevOps, testing, analytics, and product management

Collaboration results:
— By the end of 2021, became the №1 agency in the number of positions filled
— 52% of all vacancies closed by agencies
— Supported the company’s IT product scaling through timely and high-quality hiring

What they say about us:
“SVOI consistently delivers high-quality and fast recruitment, allowing us to confidently grow our IT division. Their work is a crucial part of our success in hiring specialists”

A company specializing in blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi)

Task:
Fill three key positions after unsuccessful attempts to hire internally and through other agencies

Who we've closed:
Filled two positions, one of them from the very first resume. Key technical and managerial roles: senior developer, product manager, team lead

Collaboration results:
— Earned exclusive recruitment partner status after unsuccessful attempts with other agencies
— Delivered high-quality candidates fully meeting the company’s requirements
— Established a transparent and efficient hiring process that integrated with internal recruitment
— Ensured consistent vacancy closures within tight deadlines and with minimal client resource expenditure

What they say about us:
“After several unsuccessful attempts to fill key positions internally and through other agencies, partnering with SVOI proved decisive. They quickly found qualified specialists matching our exclusive requirements and managed the recruitment process at a high level. This enabled us to efficiently close vacancies within a short timeframe”