Where your CRM stops, Vanguard starts.
Not another CRM. Not another ATS.A second brain for recruiters.
Deal intelligence for recruiters in Japan. Vanguard helps you read risk, improve close strategy, and decide what to do next on live deals.
Decision engine
Most recruitment software records activity.
CRM
- Stores information
- Tracks activity
- Organises candidates
Vanguard
- Detects deal risk
- Explains why
- Recommends the next move
Outcome
- Better recruiter decisions
- Higher close rates
- Fewer lost placements
Decision layer
CRMs measure activity. Vanguard improves decisions.
Most recruitment tools tell you what happened. Vanguard is built for the moments that decide whether a candidate actually closes.
Decision engine
Built for the close
Close likelihood scoring
See deal confidence before the close goes cold.
Deal risk detection
Spot counteroffers, delays, and stakeholder drift earlier.
Candidate and client memory
Keep the full deal context in one place.
Recommended next action
Know the move most likely to improve the outcome.
Interview progression tracking
Track momentum across every stage.
Outcome learning
Learn which actions actually helped previous deals.
Ask Vanguard on any live deal
Question the deal before the deal questions you.
Designed around recruiter judgment
Built to support decisions, not replace instincts.
Japan market
Why Japan needs this
In Japan, sourcing is fragmented and LinkedIn coverage is limited. Finding a strong candidate is hard. Losing one because the risks were missed is expensive. Vanguard focuses on what happens after you have the candidate.
SOURCING
Fragmented channels, limited visibility
Sourcing runs across scattered platforms and relationship networks, with no single channel offering complete coverage.
RISK
Counteroffers, delays, stakeholder drift
Every handoff introduces risk — from client feedback delays to internal promotion conversations that can derail a placement.
CLOSE
The decisive work happens after the find
Once a strong candidate is in play, the outcome depends on knowing the full story and acting on the right signals.
Self-hosted
Built to stay yours.
Vanguard isn't another monthly AI subscription.
Buy it once. Own it forever.
Your recruitment intelligence lives on your own machine in open, human-readable files that you control. Choose the AI models that fit your workflow, switch providers whenever you like, and keep your intelligence even if you never upgrade.
Self Hosted
Run Vanguard on your own PC or VPS.
Your recruitment intelligence stays under your control.
Buy Once. Own It Forever.
No recurring software subscription.
Buy Vanguard once and keep using it.
No Vendor Lock-in
Every candidate is stored in open Markdown files.
Your knowledge remains yours forever.
Works with Free AI Models
Use capable free AI models from day one.
Upgrade to premium models only when you decide they're worth it.
Own your data.
Own your AI.
Own your advantage.
First release offer
First release offer
The first 10 companies joining the REX Founder Programme receive Vanguard V1 for a one-time setup fee of ¥30,000.
Your REX job remains live until you hire, with no success fee.
Vanguard V1 is currently available exclusively to REX Founder companies.
Implementation
Setup before the deal gets noisy.
Vanguard works alongside your CRM. It doesn't replace it.
Start with a small number of live deals, build memory, and use the system to pressure-test the next move.
Your next placement is already in your CRM.
Vanguard helps you close it.
