Helping HoloMem build its deeptech team from the ground up

About HoloMem

HoloMem is a deeptech computer hardware company developing next-generation cold storage technology using holographic light. Following a successful Pre-Seed funding round in 2023, the business entered a critical phase of growth focused on accelerating R&D capability and building the technical infrastructure required to bring its breakthrough technology to market.

The Challenge

As an early-stage deeptech company, HoloMem faced the challenge of building a skilled technical team while laying the groundwork for scalable hiring. Lacking defined hiring processes, organisational structure, and a talent acquisition strategy, the company needed to quickly attract specialised talent in fields like Optical Engineering and Software Engineering. Competing in a tight market with no established employer brand or recruitment infrastructure made securing the right candidates particularly challenging during a critical growth phase.

Our Solution

Findrs collaborated with Founder Charlie Gale to establish a solid foundation for long-term hiring success at HoloMem. They defined hiring processes, organisational structure, and job descriptions to clarify growth plans. A targeted search strategy was employed to attract high-value talent from competitors and adjacent deeptech markets.

By integrating strategic workforce planning with proactive executive search methods, Findrs helped HoloMem enhance hiring speed and secure specialised talent for product development and scaling.

The Results

The team built through the partnership has played a critical role in accelerating HoloMem’s growth trajectory and technical development.

Since the initial engagement, the business has successfully completed multiple additional funding rounds, developed its product prototype, and secured a place on the prestigious Intel Ignite Accelerator programme—an achievement that reflects both the quality of the technology and the strength of the team behind it.

With the core technical and operational infrastructure now in place, HoloMem is positioned for continued growth ahead of its planned product launch in 2027.

Key placements included:

• Mechatronics Engineer

• Optical Engineer

• Embedded Software Lead

• Control Systems Lead Engineer

• Head of Operations

• GTM Lead

Highlights

• Built core R&D and leadership functions from Pre-Seed stage

• Defined hiring processes and organisational structure

• Secured highly specialised deeptech talent from competitor markets

• Supported successful prototype development and scaling

• Contributed to acceptance onto the Intel Ignite Accelerator Programme