Candidate.ID raises £630k from Blackfinch Ventures to scale revenue and product development
Blackfinch Ventures backed the Glasgow recruitment software firm in a seed follow-on round.
Candidate.ID is a Glasgow-based recruitment software provider offering a talent pipeline platform for employers and staffing agencies. Its technology integrates with applicant tracking systems to deliver daily hot leads and streamline the hiring process.
Glasgow-based recruitment software provider Candidate.ID has secured £630k in seed follow-on funding from Blackfinch Ventures. The capital will be deployed to drive revenue growth and advance the machine learning capabilities underpinning its talent pipeline platform.
The company serves major international employers including BUPA, Nielsen, and Thermo Fisher Scientific with software that surfaces active candidates through engagement tracking. Blackfinch Ventures stepped in to back the firm following its recent platform relaunch and international traction.
From the founder
"The team at Blackfinch Ventures really believe in our people, technology and business plan. We are excited about working with them and accelerating our mission to make recruitment more effective for every employer and a better experience for every candidate."
Adam Gordon
Co-founder and CEO at Candidate.ID
Investor perspective
"Recruitment has seen significant disruption in recent years as technology solutions automate processes, increasing productivity. We chose to invest in Candidate.ID because we believe in the team’s vision for automated talent recruitment and a more positive experience for job seekers. We were alsoimpressed with the recently re-launched platform and how the company has already secured global traction."
Reuben Wilcock
Head of Ventures, Blackfinch Ventures
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Invest in sales and marketing
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About the company
Candidate.ID
Candidate.ID provides a talent pipeline platform for employers and agencies.