HelloSky, the only Talent intelligence platform purpose-built for the executive search industry, has successfully closed a $5.5 million oversubscribed seed round. The funding round saw participation from leading investors such as Caldwell Partners, Karmel Capital, True Capital Partners, Hunt Scanlon Ventures, and prominent angel investors from Google and Cisco Systems. The company plans to use the proceeds to accelerate its engineering and go-to-market efforts.
Since its rebranding from Skyminyr to HelloSky, the company has reached significant milestones, including surpassing $1 million in Annual Recurring Revenue and expanding its management team with top-level hires in sales and marketing. Hugh Burnham has joined as EVP of Sales and Marketing, while Mike Kelch has taken on the role of VP of Sales.
Why HelloSky is Different:
Unlike many AI recruiting platforms that simply add executive search features as an afterthought, HelloSky has been specifically engineered for the high-stakes executive search industry. The platform combines AI and data science to offer unparalleled precision in identifying candidates with exact-fit experience and qualifications for leadership roles.
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Advanced Executive Competency Smart Tags: These allow recruiters to identify candidates who match the exact skills and experience needed for executive roles.
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Relationship Intelligence and Connection Pathing: Unlike traditional recruitment platforms that focus on LinkedIn connections, HelloSky analyzes deep employment, investment, and education graphs, revealing actionable routes to top talent.
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Human Capital and Talent Data Integration: HelloSky consolidates human capital, company, talent, and investor data into one AI-powered platform, offering dynamic market mapping and real-time tracking.
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SmartRank™ Technology: This newly launched feature further enhances talent sourcing and evaluation, eliminating the need for multiple costly subscriptions.
Industry Recognition and Adoption:
HelloSky has already garnered strong adoption from several of the fastest-growing executive search firms, including Bespoke Partners, Caldwell Partners, Eastward Partners, NU Advisory Partners, and On Partners. In addition, venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly turning to HelloSky to inform talent decisions across their portfolios.
The company’s innovative approach to executive talent sourcing has been recognized by industry leaders. Scott A. Scanlon, CEO and co-founder of Hunt Scanlon Ventures, stated, “Organizations will increasingly turn to recruiting partners leveraging AI-driven platforms like HelloSky to gain a strategic edge, shortening cycle times and increasing mandates.”
Recently, HelloSky was named a High Performer in G2’s ranking of top Talent Intelligence Software, further solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Looking Ahead:
As HelloSky continues to grow and evolve, it expects to reach profitability by Q4 2025. The company is well-positioned to revolutionize the executive search industry by providing AI-driven solutions that not only streamline the recruitment process but also enhance the precision and success of executive placements.
“We’re at a watershed moment for executive search,” said Alex Bates, CEO of HelloSky. “AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a competitive advantage today. Firms that adopt our platform are seeing better outcomes with more accurate candidate precision and higher placement success rates.”
