Professional.me, a UAE-based HR technology company, has successfully closed a $3.1 million Seed funding round led by Raha Beach Ventures. This new investment brings the AI-powered startup’s total funding to $4.6 million as it gears up for significant international expansion.
By the Numbers
The funding follows a period of rapid growth for the HR tech platform:
- $3.1 Million: The total value of the Seed funding round.
- $4.6 Million: The total funding raised by the company to date.
- 300,000+: Professional profiles created on the platform since its launch.
- October 2024: The month the platform was officially launched.
Fueling Global Expansion and Tech Development
The new capital will be used to scale the company’s operations significantly. Key priorities include expanding the engineering team, strengthening data and research partnerships, and increasing its presence across key markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The company also plans to use the funds to enter new global markets.
A New Approach to Recruitment
Professional.me is pioneering a novel approach to hiring by utilizing customized micro language models for each company and candidate. This AI-driven method aims to deliver more accurate and faster recruitment matches compared to traditional platforms, which often rely on keyword-based searches. The goal is to create a more efficient and intelligent connection between talent and opportunity.
Rapid Growth Since Launch
Since its launch in October 2024, Professional.me has demonstrated impressive traction. The platform has already created over 300,000 professional profiles and has attracted a fast-growing user base across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the MENA region, signaling strong market validation for its innovative solution.
Source: Jawlah
