KIMARU Talent

KIMARU Talent is a specialized recruitment agency that provides high-touch, agile services for VC-backed game studios and technology startups. The company's philosophy is rooted in the belief that business growth and success are fundamentally tied to effective recruitment. The name 'Kimaru' is a Japanese verb meaning 'to decide (a victory),' which reflects the firm's mission to support clients and candidates in making pivotal decisions for their businesses and careers. KIMARU Talent positions itself as more than just a recruitment agency; they act as storytellers, culture advocates, and trusted confidants for their clients throughout the hiring process. Their partnerships are built on a foundation of integrity and honesty, recognizing the critical importance of strong relationships in the 'people business'.

Founded by Rumiko Matsumoto, who has nearly a decade of experience in the mobile app, gaming, and ad-tech industries, the firm leverages deep expertise in startup recruitment. They often engage with founders and executives before an internal recruitment team is even established, growing their partnership as the client company scales. The firm's services are comprehensive, including Container Search, Retained Search, Contingent Search, and Recruitment Ops Consultation. They partner with a range of tech companies, from Series A startups to publicly traded corporations. The founder's background includes leading Talent Acquisition at Sensor Tower, a global SaaS startup, where she and her team scaled the company's headcount by 5x, hiring the global leadership team and building the recruitment function from the ground up. This experience informs KIMARU Talent's approach to helping companies make critical hiring decisions as they expand.