As HR leaders grapple with one of the toughest hiring landscapes in decades, most organizations are unknowingly sitting on a reservoir of untapped potential. While 70% of HR professionals cite skills gaps as a top concern for 2025, traditional job roles and outdated assessment methods continue to obscure the real capabilities within their workforce.
Skillvue, a rising HR tech innovator, is rewriting this narrative. The company just announced a $6.3 million seed funding round, positioning itself to lead the shift toward skills-based workforce development using advanced AI.
Funding and Investor Momentum
Skillvue’s $6.3 million seed round was led by 360 Capital with full pro-rata participation from previous lead investors Italian Founders Fund and 14Peaks Capital, alongside co-investment from Orbita Verticale. The company’s total funding now stands at $9.5 million since its inception, including:
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$375,000 in business angel funding (2021)
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$2.8 million in pre-seed funding (September 2024)
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$6.3 million seed funding (April 2025)
This capital injection will accelerate the expansion of Skillvue’s AI-powered Skills Assessment Agents and deepen its footprint across Europe and North America.
Skillvue’s Mission: From Job Roles to Capabilities
Co-founders Nicolò Mazzocchi (CEO) and Simone Patera (COO) are steering the company toward a future where skills not job titles are the currency of workforce performance.
“We’re harnessing the power of AI to put skills at the heart of workforce performance,” says Mazzocchi. “Our technology ensures everyone’s capabilities are visible, valued, and fully unlocked — transforming recruitment, talent management, and internal mobility.”
Skillvue’s platform enables organizations to:
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Identify and assess workforce capabilities objectively
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Uncover hidden skills that don’t show up in résumés or job descriptions
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Standardize talent evaluation across new hires and internal teams
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Dramatically reduce the cost and time associated with traditional assessments
Recent Milestones and Team Expansion
Since its pre-seed round in 2024, Skillvue has achieved impressive growth:
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8x increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR)
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Headcount expected to double from 14 to 30 employees by end of 2025
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Expanded presence in Italy, Germany, and Canada
organizational developments include:
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Creation of a dedicated Psychometric Team led by Dr. Tony Lee, a renowned AI researcher, to validate and advance assessment accuracy
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Formation of a Customer Success unit staffed by People Scientists to ensure seamless implementation and optimization
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Strategic separation of AI and Development departments to enable faster innovation cycles
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Investment in cybersecurity and full-stack engineering talent to scale securely
Skillvue’s Core Innovation: Skills Assessment Agents
At the heart of Skillvue’s platform are its AI-driven Skills Assessment Agents — a transformative capability that automates and enhances each stage of the skills evaluation journey. These agents are designed to:
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Deliver precision assessments tailored to diverse roles and industries
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Provide adaptive user experiences for both candidates and employees
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Facilitate continuous development recommendations based on assessment results
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Support large-scale assessments with minimal manual intervention
By analyzing tasks, performance indicators, and role requirements, these agents can break down jobs into skill clusters, allowing HR teams to focus on competencies that actually drive outcomes.
Skillvue: Assessment Creation & Output Visualization
Addressing a Critical Market Need
According to a SHRM 2025 survey:
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70% of HR leaders prioritize identifying workers with the right skills
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59% of workers globally require reskilling by 2030
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35% of companies plan to use pre-employment tests
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28% are moving away from strict degree requirements
Skillvue’s platform aligns perfectly with these trends by enabling skill-based hiring and internal development at scale.
A 2024 study by Politecnico di Milano found that only 35% of Italian companies were able to identify and unlock “hidden talent” within their organizations a gap Skillvue directly addresses.
Backing from Strategic Investors
Lucrezia Lucotti, Partner at 360 Capital, emphasized Skillvue’s leadership role in the skills-based transformation:
“We are standing at a pivotal moment for the future of work, where skills not titles will define success. Skillvue is not just riding this wave; they are shaping it.”
Lorenzo Franzi (IFF) and Edoardo Ermotti (14Peaks Capital) added:
“Skillvue’s vision fits perfectly at the intersection of two central transformations: the application of AI to HR and the transition to skills-based organizations.”
Client Base and Industry Footprint
Skillvue already serves major clients across:
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Retail and GDO: Carrefour, Douglas
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Financial Services: Credem
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Staffing: Randstad
These clients use Skillvue to conduct rapid, reliable assessments and develop workforce strategies rooted in real capabilities, not assumptions.
The Road Ahead
With this funding, Skillvue will:
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Enhance its AI Assessment Agents with better UX and contextual learning
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Expand its GTM strategy beyond Italy into broader European and North American markets
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Scale enterprise-grade integrations with HRIS and LMS platforms
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Advance research on psychometric validation and ethical AI
