Skillvue, a Milan, Italy-based HRtech startup that uses AI technology to improve recruitment and talent management processes, has raised $2.8 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Italian Founders Fund and 14Peaks Capital.
Italian Founders Fund (IFF) is a venture capital fund established by founders, for founders. Based in Italy, IFF invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, facilitates access to international capital, and supports later-stage companies aiming to expand into Italy.
14Peaks Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on B2B SaaS companies in Europe and the US. Specializing in core verticals such as Fintech, Data & Analytics, HR Tech, and Productivity, 14Peaks partners with founders from pre-seed to Series A, offering capital, operational support, network access, and strategic advice to help businesses grow and succeed.
Skillvue Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to enhance its AI-driven recruitment technology and expand it sales and marketing efforts.
About Skillvue
Founded in 2021 by Nicolò Mazzocchi and Simone Patera, Skillvue helps companies improve their recruitment, internal hiring, and talent development processes through a skills-based approach. The company’s platform automates behavioral event interviews, a common HR practice for assessing technical and soft skills, such as problem-solving and teamwork. Skillvue has signed over 30 customers, including large enterprises such as the French supermarket group Carrefour and the Italian bank Credem.
Funding Details
Company: Skillvue
Raised: $2.8M
Round: Seed Round
Funding Date: September 2024
Lead Investors: Italian Founders Fund, 14Peaks Capital
Company Website: https://en.skillvue.ai/
Software Category: Recruitment and Talent Management
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2024/09/03/meet-the-interview-bot-how-skillvue-plans-to-transform-hiring-with-ai/