a year ago

Niya Raises £1.5 Million to Help Underrepresented Workers Access Tech Careers

  • Niya, a London-based startup, has raised £1.5m in pre-seed funding to further develop its AI-powered career management platform for refugees, migrants, and people from low-income backgrounds

  • The funding came from angel investors, including Simon Murdoch, Ladi Greenstreet, and Xavier Sarras, as well as a grant from Google.org

  • Niya's platform aims to address the growing skills gap in the UK tech sector by providing upskilling, mentoring, and employment opportunities to underrepresented groups

  • The company currently works with 200 corporates and SMEs and has partnerships with tech giants like IBM, Salesforce, Cisco, SAP, Microsoft, and Barclays

  • Niya plans to use the new funding to expand its platform and services, including credit and finance, housing, and visa assistance, and to expand into Europe.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "In the UK, there is a shortage of tech talent, while many talented immigrants and refugees struggle to find jobs due to barriers like lack of networks, difficulty getting qualifications recognised, and understanding the job market."

      Solution

      "Niya provides an AI-powered career management platform that connects underrepresented individuals with training, mentoring, and job opportunities at companies like IBM, Salesforce, and Cisco. They offer a talent pipeline service where companies can access and hire skilled candidates."

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