Tessera

Tessera is a boutique recruitment firm specializing in connecting venture-backed startups with exceptional software engineers. Based in New York, this customer-obsessed search firm is dedicated to building world-class engineering teams while prioritizing authentic relationships over transactional interactions.

Tessera operates as a customer-obsessed, relationship-driven search firm with deep specialization in the software engineering community. The company focuses exclusively on helping exceptional, venture-backed startups build world-class engineering teams through a human-first approach that prioritizes genuine connections and long-term relationships over quick placements.

The firm's boutique model enables them to provide high-touch, personalized service with deep specialization in the startup ecosystem. Their approach is built on three core principles: being human-first with no hard pitch and relationship-first interactions, maintaining customer obsession through dedication to results and positive outcomes, and leveraging their boutique nature for deep specialization, focus, and high-touch service.

Led by CEO and Founder Lewis Fegan, Tessera has built an impressive network of advisors from prominent companies including Ramp, Primary Ventures, Titan, and Thrive Capital. This strategic advisory team provides valuable insights into the startup landscape and helps maintain their competitive edge in understanding what early-stage companies need.

The firm has established partnerships with notable venture-backed companies across the AI, cybersecurity, and developer tools sectors, including Sierra, Clay, Cognition, Modal, and many others. Their success is evidenced by consistently high candidate conversion rates and strong testimonials from both candidates and hiring companies, demonstrating their ability to make quality matches that benefit all parties involved.