Hiring top-tier talent has become one of the most difficult — and expensive — challenges for growing businesses. Between the intense competition and the soaring costs (often over $100,000 a year per hire), many companies are left feeling stuck.
Talently, a new staffing and recruiting startup that’s flipping the hiring model on its head. Founded in 2024 by Daniel Seligman, Talently helps North American companies hire superstar full-time employees from South Africa — all in just two days, and at a fraction of the cost.
Solving a Hiring Crisis with a Global Perspective
“We saw firsthand how hard and expensive it was to hire great people in North America,” says Seligman. “But we also knew there was a better way — and that was offshore hiring.”
Talently is now the largest offshore recruiting firm focused exclusively on South African talent, offering full-time team members starting at $2,000/month. That’s more than a 70% reduction in salary costs — without compromising on quality.
The company’s success speaks for itself: over 100+ North American companies have already joined Talently’s platform, and the company is already generating $1M+ in revenue.
Why South Africa?
According to Seligman, South Africa offers a unique combination of talent, culture, and time zone compatibility. “South Africans are incredibly well-educated, fluent in English, and share a Western work ethic and communication style. Plus, the time zone overlap makes real-time collaboration seamless.”
Built from Real Experience
Talently wasn’t built in theory — it was born from experience. Before launching Talently, Seligman helped grow a previous business from scratch to $20M+ ARR, entirely bootstrapped and heavily supported by offshore employees. That experience lit a spark.
“I saw how well it worked. We scaled fast and profitably — all while working with an incredible global team. Now, with Talently, we’re helping others do the same.”
Deel-Inspired, but With a Niche Focus
Seligman credits Deel, the global hiring platform, as a company Talently looks up to. “They’ve built the infrastructure that makes international hiring possible. We’re applying that mindset to South Africa specifically — a highly underrated and under-tapped talent pool.”
Looking Ahead
In four years, Seligman sees Talently as the undisputed leader in South African offshore staffing — connecting thousands of companies in North America with thousands of talented professionals in South Africa.
“It’s a win-win,” he says. “Companies get access to incredible people at a fraction of the cost, and South Africans get access to amazing jobs they wouldn’t otherwise have. It’s the future of hiring.”
Founder: Daniel Seligman
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2024
One-Liner: Hire Top Talent from South Africa in 2 Days Starting at $2,000/month
