Fastline

What Fastline does

Fastline is an India- and UAE-focused recruitment and HR services firm founded in 1996 by Pradeep Mohan and currently led by Managing Partner/CEO Deepak Pradeep alongside Partner Sherry Chandran. The company delivers end-to-end talent acquisition across permanent recruitment, contract staffing, IT staffing, contract-to-hire, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), payroll management, and corporate training, supported by a proprietary sourcing technology branded REC360 that aggregates candidates across multiple platforms as part of a documented 7-phase recruitment methodology. Free services for job seekers (resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview coaching, job matching) sit alongside a quote-based employer pricing model structured around placement fees, hourly recruiter rates, or per-employee-per-month pricing for payroll, depending on engagement type. Fastline serves 400+ clients and 100+ brands across verticals including IT/Product, BFSI/FinTech, startups, e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, with named enterprise logos spanning HDFC, Byju's, Godrej, PhonePe, Muthoot, Teleperformance, and Fingent. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with a franchise model (Coppergate Consultants), a recruitment marketplace partnership (CBREX), and a training partnership (Inode Talent Institute), with primary operations in Hyderabad, India, and the UAE.

Name

Fastline

Legal name

Fastline Recruitment Services

Website

https://fastlinejobs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fastline is a Hyderabad-headquartered recruitment and HR services firm founded in 1996, providing permanent hiring, contract staffing, RPO, payroll, and training to enterprises across India and the UAE via direct sales, franchise, and marketplace channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recruitment & Staffing Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Volume / Hourly & Frontline RPO (BPACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Administrative, Clerical & Office Support Direct Hire (BPACAFAF)

Keywords

• Recruitment services
• IT staffing solutions
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Payroll management services
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ernakulam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Permanent Recruitment Services: End-to-end permanent hiring solutions from high-volume bulk roles to lateral and leadership positions, focused on quality, speed, and long-term fit. Fees typically based on successful placement.
2. Contract Staffing: Flexible staffing solutions for contract and project requirements, enabling organizations to scale teams quickly. Revenue generated through hourly rates or project-based billing.
3. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Dedicated recruitment pod that works as an extension of client internal teams, improving hiring efficiency, predictability, and cost control. Typically structured as ongoing service agreements.
4. Payroll Services: Accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll management covering salary processing, statutory compliance, and reporting. Revenue generated through per-employee-per-month pricing.
5. Corporate Training: Industry-aligned training programs designed to upskill teams, improve productivity, and bridge real-world skill gaps across technology and business functions.
6. Recruiter on Demand / Virtual HR Assistant: Experienced recruiters available on hourly or short-term basis for urgent hiring needs. Remote HR support for documentation, compliance coordination, and employee lifecycle management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fastline is a recruitment and HR services firm that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions for employers, including permanent recruitment, contract staffing, IT staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), payroll management, and corporate training. The firm also serves job seekers with free resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview coaching, and job matching services, supported by its proprietary REC360 sourcing technology and a 7-phase recruitment process.

Product overview

Fastline is a recruitment and HR services company offering a unified portfolio of talent acquisition and workforce management solutions. The core offering consists of permanent recruitment, contract staffing, RPO, and HR outsourcing services, supported by proprietary technology (REC360) for candidate sourcing. Additional services include corporate training, payroll management, social media recruitment, and specialized offerings like Executive Search, Virtual HR Assistant, and Recruiter on Demand. The company operates across India and UAE, serving IT, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and other industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Recruitment Services End-to-end permanent hiring solutions covering high-volume bulk roles to lateral and leadership positions, focused on quality, speed, and long-term fit. Designed for employers across IT and non-IT functions.
• IT Staffing On-demand IT talent for contract and project requirements, enabling organizations to scale technical teams quickly without compromising on skill or delivery timelines.
• Contract Staffing / IT Contract Staffing Flexible staffing solutions for contract and project requirements, including IT contract staffing, enabling organizations to scale teams quickly with hourly rates or project-based billing.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) A dedicated recruitment pod that works as an extension of the client's internal team, improving hiring efficiency, predictability, and cost control through ongoing service agreements.
• Payroll Services Accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll management covering salary processing, statutory compliance, and reporting, billed on a per-employee-per-month basis.
• Corporate Training Industry-aligned training programs designed to upskill teams, improve productivity, and bridge real-world skill gaps across technology and business functions, including technical and soft skill training.
• Executive Search Specialized leadership and headhunting services with confidentiality and precision for niche skill hiring.
• Recruiter on Demand Experienced recruiters available on an hourly or short-term basis to support urgent hiring needs, hiring spikes, or internal bandwidth gaps.
• Virtual HR Assistant Remote HR support covering core HR operations, documentation, compliance coordination, and employee lifecycle management without increasing fixed overheads.
• Contract to Hire Flexible hiring models that allow companies to evaluate talent on contract before transitioning them into permanent roles, reducing hiring risk.
• Social Media Recruitment Targeted talent acquisition through LinkedIn, Instagram, and digital platforms to reach passive candidates and niche talent pools.
• Outplacement Services Transition services supporting employees during organizational changes for long-term workforce outcomes.
• Career Management Career support and advisory services for long-term professional growth and development delivered to job seekers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ successful placements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Coppergate Consultants Pvt LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner for Fastline Recruitment Services, extending service delivery capabilities in India. Coppergate operates as a franchisee under Fastline's brand and methodology, enabling localized recruitment services delivery.
• Inode Talent InstitutesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining and development partner providing industry-aligned training programs for upskilling teams, improving productivity, and bridging real-world skill gaps. Works alongside Fastline's corporate training services.
• CBREXsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecruitment marketplace partner CBREX provides a platform channel for Fastline's recruitment services, connecting them with broader employer networks through the recruitment marketplace ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad India: Indian operation of global staffing major Randstad, providing permanent and contract recruitment plus RPO and HR solutions. Competes for the same enterprise clients across all of Fastline's verticals.
• Adecco India: Indian arm of global staffing leader Adecco Group, offering permanent placement, contract staffing, and RPO across India. Larger scale and broader geographic reach than Fastline but overlapping service set.
• ManpowerGroup India: Indian arm of global staffing leader ManpowerGroup, offering permanent and contract staffing, RPO, and workforce solutions. Direct overlap with Fastline's enterprise service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Innovsource: India-based staffing and HR services firm offering permanent recruitment, contract staffing, payroll, and managed services. Closely comparable mid-market player targeting similar enterprise verticals.
• ABC Consultants: India-headquartered recruitment firm offering permanent placement, executive search, and staffing across IT, BFSI, manufacturing, and consumer verticals. Closely comparable mid-sized competitor to Fastline.
• Xpheno: India-based specialist technology staffing firm focused on IT and engineering talent. Highly comparable to Fastline's IT staffing and direct-hire offerings for tech and product companies.
• CIEL HR: India-focused HR services firm offering permanent placement, staffing, RPO, and payroll. Comparable mid-market positioning with overlapping vertical focus in IT, BFSI, and healthcare.
• Quess Corp: Major Indian business services and staffing firm (PE-backed by Fairfax/Arpwood) offering permanent recruitment, contract staffing, RPO, payroll, and facility management. Direct competitor in the same enterprise client base.
• TeamLease Services: India's largest publicly listed staffing and HR services company, offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, RPO, payroll, and training across IT, BFSI, and manufacturing. Same service mix and target verticals as Fastline but at vastly greater scale.
• Hays India: Indian arm of global recruiting firm Hays, specializing in permanent and contract placement across IT, BFSI, healthcare, and engineering. Comparable specialty recruitment positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FastlineInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fastline-recruitment-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/fastlinerecruitments?igsh=MXMyZ3VsbzJvdjQyZw==

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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