Handshake, founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, has raised around $434 million and reached a $3.5 billion valuation. The company offers an online platform connecting students and recent graduates with employers for full-time and part-time jobs. Its platform supports job discovery, profile building, and recruitment automation. Backed by investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Spark Capital, Annox Capital, and Proactive, Handshake aims to democratize career opportunities and streamline the hiring process for graduates and employers globally.