What is Hackajob?
Founded in 2014, Hackajob operates as an innovative online marketplace designed to accelerate the recruitment process for companies seeking skilled engineers. By focusing on candidates who have already demonstrated proficiency in specific technical domains, Hackajob streamlines hiring for businesses. The platform's ability to fast-track recruitment positions it as a key player in addressing the ongoing demand for specialized engineering talent within the United Kingdom and beyond.
How much funding has Hackajob raised?
Hackajob has raised a total of $7.3M across 2 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$579K
Series A
$6.7M
Angel/Seed (2016): $579K with participation from Potential VC, Downing, and London Co-Investment Fund
Series A (2018): $6.7M led by AXA Venture Partners and Downing
Key Investors in Hackajob
Potential VC
Potential VC is an impact venture fund builder focused on creating a community of individuals dedicated to developing future conscious leaders, offering patient capital and support to founders and fund managers whose goals align with high-impact areas of innovation.
AXA Venture Partners
AXA Venture Partners (AVP) is a venture capital fund investing in high-growth, technology-enabled companies with a global presence and expertise in tech investments, providing access to business development opportunities to help portfolio companies scale internationally.
London Co-Investment Fund
LCIF is an £85m public-private venture capital fund with an exclusive focus on London-based startups, having made significant investments in fintech firms that deliver improvements to businesses or consumers, as well as those offering technology-enforced gains for back-office operations.
What's next for Hackajob?
The recent major strategic investment in Hackajob signals a pivotal phase for the company, likely enabling expansion of its platform capabilities, further market penetration, and enhanced service offerings. This capital infusion is expected to fuel continued innovation in recruitment technology and solidify Hackajob's role as a critical facilitator between engineering talent and forward-thinking companies. The company's focus on domain-proven engineers suggests a strategy aimed at reducing time-to-hire and improving the quality of hires, a value proposition that resonates strongly in today's dynamic job market.
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