3 years ago

Placed Raises £4 Million to Bridge the Gap Between Employers and Gen Z Workers

  • Placed, a London-based recruitment app targeting Gen Z workers, has secured £4 million in funding

  • The investment round was led by Praetura Ventures and included participation from Blackfinch Ventures

  • Placed aims to address the staffing crisis in the service sector by providing a more efficient platform for connecting employers with young talent

  • The company uses in-app quizzes instead of traditional CVs to assess candidates and allows users to follow brands for job notifications.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "The traditional recruitment process is inefficient at connecting employers with Gen Z workers, particularly in the service sector, leading to staffing shortages and hindering economic growth."

      Solution

      "Placed offers a mobile-first recruitment platform that uses quizzes instead of CVs and allows users to follow brands for job alerts, streamlining the hiring process for both employers and Gen Z job seekers."

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