a year ago

Tangent Technology Raises £884K Pre-Seed for Recruitment Tech Platform

  • Tangent Technology, a London-based recruitment technology startup, has secured £884,000 (approx

  • $1.1m) in pre-seed funding from investors including Zinc VC, Google Black Founders Fund, the Syndicate Room, and angels Leonard Picardo (Deliveroo), Catherine Lenson, and Andrew Robb (FarFetch)

  • The company provides an employee referral platform that leverages video technology, AI, mentorship programs, and a dynamic marketplace to connect jobseekers with tech employers, offering mentoring, advice, and referrals to diverse talent

  • Tangent focuses on entry-level tech sales roles, working with companies like Stripe, Amazon, and Revolut.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Getting a job in tech can be incredibly difficult, especially for people from underrepresented backgrounds. Existing referral programs are often exclusive and inaccessible to most people."

      Solution

      "Tangent Technology offers a platform that connects job seekers directly with employees from tech companies like Stripe, Amazon, and Revolut. These employees act as mentors, providing advice and referrals, making the process more accessible to a wider range of talent."

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