What is PowerToFly?
Founded in 2014 by Milena Berry and Katharine Zaleski, PowerToFly operates at the intersection of human resources technology and social impact. The platform functions as a specialized marketplace designed to fast-track economic equity by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent—spanning diverse races, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and veteran statuses—to roles in highly visible, competitive industries. By providing a comprehensive ecosystem for both job seekers and enterprise employers, PowerToFly effectively bridges the gap between corporate diversity mandates and the actualization of inclusive hiring strategies. Its market position is defined by a dual-sided value proposition: offering candidates access to career-advancing opportunities while providing organizations with the tools necessary to build more representative and high-performing teams.
How much funding has PowerToFly raised?
PowerToFly has raised a total of $30M across 1 funding round:
Unspecified
$30M
Unspecified (2022): $30M with participation from Chartline Ventures, Morgan Stanley, and Grasshopper Bank
Key Investors in PowerToFly
Chartline Ventures
A venture capital firm focused on supporting high-growth companies with strategic capital and operational guidance.
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.
Grasshopper Bank
Grasshopper is a client-first digital bank serving small businesses, startups, and the investors supporting them across the innovation economy.
What's next for PowerToFly?
With this major strategic investment, PowerToFly is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and deepen its penetration into the enterprise sector. The company is expected to leverage these resources to enhance its proprietary matching algorithms and expand its upskilling initiatives, ensuring that its talent pool remains competitive in an increasingly digital-first economy. Strategic priorities likely include scaling its global footprint and refining its data-driven insights to help corporate partners measure the efficacy of their diversity initiatives. As the demand for equitable hiring practices continues to rise, PowerToFly's ability to provide scalable, measurable solutions will be instrumental in maintaining its competitive advantage and driving sustainable growth in the human capital management space.
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