Triple Point Ventures backed the pre-seed round, which will fund team expansion and scaling across the UK.
"Isolation and uncertainty have amplified a silent mental health crisis in workforces across all sectors. Sadly, millions are more vulnerable, less able to cope and at greater risk of burnout."
The pre-seed round was led by Triple Point Ventures with backing from various technology angels.
"The referencing process can take weeks to complete and can significantly hold up the hiring process. What Konfir is doing via API should speed everything up by providing direct access to history that exists in other systems, instead of having to wait for email replies from previous employers"
The workplace learning platform has raised a Series A round led by Beringea with backing from several new and existing investors.
"An increasingly competitive hiring market and the rise of the ‘great resignation’ mean employers worldwide are concerned about how they recruit and retain top talent."
The Series A round was led by Triple Point, TMT Investments and Ufi Ventures to support growth in the UK and US markets.
"Candidates are now mobile-first. They are comparing their job search experience to Amazon, Booking.com and other online consumer experiences. Imagine if Booking.com redirected you to the hotel’s webpage to complete your booking – how frustrating an experience would that be?"