Curious Acquires Polymer
January 1, 2025
Curious (a long-term holding company/VC) has acquired Polymer, an applicant tracking system built for small businesses and startups. Polymer will continue to be led by CEO Jessica Gertig as Curious integrates the product into its portfolio and scales the hiring platform.
- Buyers
- Curious
- Targets
- Polymer
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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