Brno-based HRtech firm Talentiqa, which automates candidate pre-screening to streamline and accelerate hiring, has raised €1.1 million (CZK 25 million), with the investment equally split between Purple Ventures and the Venture to Future Fund, as Vestbee was told.
- Launched in 2021 and formerly known as Jobsider, Talentiqa was founded by Marek Dian and Miro Šmelko. The startup develops an AI-powered recruitment assistant that automates the initial stage of hiring by pre-screening candidates.
- Talentiqa’s system processes applications, conducts chat interviews, verifies key details such as availability, location, and employment type, and forwards qualified candidates directly to recruiters.
- Applicants who don’t meet the criteria are stored for potential future roles. The AI operates 24/7, including evenings and weekends, and integrates seamlessly with standard HR systems without requiring changes to existing company tools.
- The technology is used across sectors including retail, logistics, banking, energy, and telecommunications, with clients such as ČEZ, Raiffeisenbank, Bageterie Boulevard, and Manpower.
Details of the deal
- The investors are Purple Ventures, a Brno-based venture capital fund targeting early-stage tech companies with global potential and the Venture to Future Fund.
"What impressed us most about Talentiqa were the strong founders with a deep
understanding of the problem. The startup leverages AI very effectively to tackle recruitment in industries where traditional approaches fail. They already have the trust of major corporations, which is a strong signal that their product works and has international potential," claims Jan Staněk, Managing Partner of Purple Ventures.
- Talentiqa plans to use the fresh funding to further develop and expand its AI recruitment technology, focusing on enhancing its intelligent pre-screening system and deepening integrations with standard HR platforms.
- The investment will also support international growth, as the company scales beyond its core markets in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ireland, while continuing pilots in France and the US.
