Discovered MENA

Discovered is the MENA region's premier digital and technology talent solutions provider, founded in Dubai in 2016 with a mission to challenge traditional recruitment through trust, transparency, and deep industry expertise. What started in a Dubai diner evolved through the Astrolabs startup incubator alongside companies like Deliveroo and Bayut into one of the most recognized names in technology recruitment across the Middle East and globally.

Proven Track Record

With a network of 500,000+ professionals and a LinkedIn community of 300,000+ followers, Discovered has built an unrivaled talent ecosystem. They've helped transform startups into unicorns, digitalized governments and global enterprises, and supported the hyper-growth of some of the biggest names in Web3 and technology. Notable client success stories include building digital teams for G42 (30+ senior hires), Banque Saudi Fransi (50+ digital banking professionals), and Virgin Mobile UAE from stealth launch to award-winning provider.

Web3 & Blockchain Expertise

Discovered has built a strong reputation helping Web3 companies scale—from high-growth startups to industry giants like Binance, Phantom, and ConsenSys. Their placements include CTOs at MakerDAO, Staff Engineers at Gemini, and Protocol/Rust ZK Engineers at Solana, Chainlink, and Eclipse. The team specializes in hard-to-fill roles including Protocol Engineering, Cryptography & Research, Smart Contracts, ZK/Rust specialisms, and C-Suite leadership.

Flexible Engagement Models

Discovered offers tailored solutions for every hiring need: retained Search for executive-level global headhunting, Growth for qualified shortlists in 48-72 hours, Scale for hyper-growth bulk hiring (10+ positions), and Contract for flexible workforce expansion. Their AI-powered database, proprietary technology stack, and non-traditional work hours enable rapid delivery across time zones.

Values-Driven Approach

As a founder-led company with no board or shareholders, Discovered prioritizes service over profits and relationships over transactions. Their specialist teams live and breathe their disciplines, actively building communities through networking events and industry meetups rather than relying on outdated databases. This approach has earned them recognition as the region's best new talent solutions provider.