Digital Profile secures £275k from Development Bank of Wales and other investors to support its careers platform.
The funding round was led by the Development Bank of Wales with participation from Cardiff Council and Giles Phelps.
Digital Profile provides an online careers platform that connects jobseekers with employers and educational institutions.
Digital Profile has secured £275k in funding led by the Development Bank of Wales, alongside contributions from private investor Giles Phelps and Cardiff Council. The company operates an online recruitment and careers portal based in Cardiff. The capital will support the ongoing expansion of the platform and its user base.
Launched in 2016, the portal allows users to maintain dynamic digital CVs and enables businesses to connect directly with schools and training providers. The platform currently supports over 450 businesses and more than 3000 individual users. Local organizations including Cardiff Council and Admiral utilize the system for recruitment and engagement initiatives.
From the founder
"Our system allows candidates to tailor applications simply and to modify their profile as they gain more and more experience. It also allows employers and training providers to target appropriate opportunities to a large number of potential candidates at a much more affordable cost and cuts down the amount of admin time needed to manage the process. We’ve already had a number of schools, local authorities and employers register on the platform."
Dan Lewis
Founder at Digital Profile
Investor perspective
"It’s a testament to the innovativeness of the platform that so many people and businesses have already signed-up."
Sarah Smith
technology ventures team, Development Bank of Wales
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Digital Profile
Digital Profile runs an online careers portal connecting candidates with employers and training providers.