What is CornerJob?
Headquartered in Barcelona, CornerJob operates as a specialized mobile recruitment platform designed to streamline the hiring process for lightly skilled labor. By leveraging a unique blend of technology and strategic media partnerships, the company addresses the inefficiencies inherent in traditional job markets. Its business model is particularly notable for its integration of media-for-equity arrangements, which have allowed the platform to achieve significant brand visibility and user acquisition across Italy, France, Spain, and Mexico.
The company was co-founded by David Rodríguez, Miguel Vicente, Gerard Olivé, and Mauro Maltagliati, who have successfully positioned the platform as a vital tool for both employers and job seekers in the blue-collar and service sectors. By focusing on high-scalability markets, CornerJob has effectively bridged the gap between mobile-first job seekers and enterprises requiring rapid, reliable staffing solutions.
How much funding has CornerJob raised?
CornerJob has raised a total of $57M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$10M
Series B
$25M
Series C
$19M
Unspecified
$3M
Series A (2016): $10M with participation from Ithaca Investment, Media Digital Ventures, Cube Investments, Ad4Ventures, Bonsai Capital Ventures, and Samaipata Ventures
Series B (2016): $25M led by Antai Venture Builder, Northzone, e.ventures, and Variv
Series C (2017): $19M supported by Media Digital Ventures, Augesco Ventures, Mediaset Espau00f1a, Northzone, Groupe TF1, 5M Ventures, TV Azteca, e.ventures, Caixa Capital Risc, Samaipata Ventures, and Mediaset Italia
Unspecified (2017): $3M featuring Innogest
Key Investors in CornerJob
Northzone
Northzone is a multi-stage venture capital fund with over 1.7 billion dollars under management, known for backing category-defining technology companies like Spotify and Klarna.
Media Digital Ventures
Media Digital Ventures is a Barcelona-based firm specializing in media-for-equity investments, helping consumer-facing companies execute large-scale brand marketing campaigns.
Ad4Ventures
Ad4Ventures serves as the venture capital arm of the Mediaset Group, providing high-potential growth companies with multiplatform advertising support in exchange for equity.
What's next for CornerJob?
With the support of a diverse syndicate of investors, including major media conglomerates and venture capital firms, CornerJob is well-positioned to further optimize its recruitment algorithms and expand its footprint in emerging markets. The strategic focus remains on enhancing the user experience for mobile-first candidates while providing enterprises with data-driven hiring tools. As the company matures, the emphasis will likely shift toward long-term sustainability and deepening its penetration in existing territories, leveraging the extensive network of its media-focused backers to maintain a competitive edge in the global HR technology landscape.
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