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Maki Raises $28.6M Series A to Transform Talent Acquisition with AI

Maki, the conversational AI innovator revolutionizing talent acquisition, has closed a $28.6 million Series A funding round led by Blossom Capital. With participation from DST Global, Frst, GFC, and Picus Capital, Maki plans to expand its footprint in the U.S., enhance its product offerings, and hire new talent to support its ambitious growth.

Funding and Growth Highlights:

  • Series A Funding: Raised $28.6M with Blossom Capital as the lead investor.
  • Explosive Growth: Achieved 300% growth in 2024, securing contracts with Fortune 500 companies like H&M, BNP Paribas, and Deloitte.
  • Global Impact: Operates in 50+ markets, automating 80% of screening and interviewing tasks and reducing turnover by 20%.

Key Product Advancements:

  • Customizable AI Agents: Tailored to unique company workflows, tone of voice, and operational needs.
  • Innovative Features in Development: Enhancing screening, interviewing, scheduling, and sourcing capabilities.
  • AI-Native Architecture: Designed to centralize workflows, deliver real-time insights, and transform HR functions.

Strategic U.S. Expansion:

  • U.S. Market Focus: Already accounting for 30% of Maki’s business, the U.S. is central to its growth strategy.
  • New NYC Hub: CEO Maxime Legardez will relocate to New York City to lead the company’s commercial expansion.
  • Hiring Goals: Plans to add 50-60 employees in 2025 across engineering, product, and customer success teams.

Statements from Leadership:

  • Maxime Legardez, CEO:
    • “Our mission is to give HR more-than-human powers by blending human ingenuity with AI-driven intelligence.”
    • “The U.S. is the most forward-thinking HR market, and we’re excited to help enterprises redefine talent management.”
  • Ophelia Brown, Partner at Blossom Capital:
    • “Maki’s product strength and rapid growth metrics position them as a transformative force in HR technology.”

Maki’s Vision:

  • Beyond Automation: Shifting HR from a reactive function to a proactive, strategic force through AI-driven insights and decision-making.
  • Efficiency Gains: Delivers a 3x reduction in time-to-hire and millions in cost savings for large organizations.
  • Long-Term Goal: Establish itself as the AI tier of talent intelligence, driving data-driven decisions at scale.

With its Series A funding and ambitious roadmap, Maki is poised to redefine HR technology. By combining advanced AI capabilities with real-time data orchestration, Maki empowers enterprises to streamline talent acquisition and unlock their full potential.

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