Series A31 October 2023

Spotted Zebra raises £7.7m in Series A funding led by Nauta Capital to scale its platform.

The Series A round was led by Nauta Capital with backing from Act VC, Playfair Capital, and Entrepreneur First.

£7.7MSeries A

Spotted Zebra provides a workforce management platform that helps large enterprises identify and resolve skills gaps. The software combines assessment science and human expertise to match individuals with suitable roles.

London based human resources technology company Spotted Zebra has raised £7.7m in a Series A funding round led by Nauta Capital. The round also saw participation from Act VC, alongside returning investors Playfair Capital and Entrepreneur First. The company intends to direct the new capital towards scaling its platform across new markets, increasing headcount, and broadening its product suite.

Founded in 2020, the firm addresses the global skills shortage by offering a platform that matches candidates and existing employees to roles based on verified skills rather than traditional credentials. Its technology aims to reduce reliance on conventional hiring requirements while improving internal mobility and staff retention.

From the founder

"Our core belief is that employees are happier and more productive when their unique skills – their superpowers – are aligned with roles that use and develop these talents,"

Ian Monk

CEO and Co-Founder at Spotted Zebra

Investor perspective

"Spotted Zebra allows large organisations to highlight and validate skill sets and proficiency levels of both their workforce and candidate pools in a way not previously possible. This innovation allows executives and HR teams to make critical talent decisions with speed and confidence across various talent related work streams, delivering exceptional value for their organisations."

Conor Mills

Principal, Act