Hubert is an innovative AI-first platform dedicated to revolutionizing how organizations approach high-volume recruitment. Recently, it announced a significant milestone — a seed funding round of €2.5 million, led by Spintop Ventures. This funding round also saw participation from notable figures linked to Bonnier, including Jakob Tolleryd, Chairman of Bonnier Capital; Peder Bonnier, Vice Chairman of Bonnier Group; and Joen Bonnier, a Board Member of Bonnier Capital. These respected names underscore the confidence investors have in Hubert’s vision.
This funding comes at a crucial time for the company, which has experienced remarkable growth over the past year. Not only has Hubert achieved sustained profitability, but it also plans to channel this new investment into accelerating product innovation. Its ambitious goal is to multiply revenue by over 400 percent in 2025, all while maintaining its profitable operations. This demonstrates Hubert’s strong market position and confidence in its future.
Hubert’s technology is built on proprietary AI that enables it to conduct structured screening interviews independently and around the clock. By automating these processes, Hubert helps organizations significantly reduce the time it takes to identify suitable candidates. The platform can reduce screening time by up to 80%, enabling organizations to meet their hiring needs more quickly than ever.
Beyond speed, Hubert also aims to improve the quality of hiring outcomes. Its technology can enhance screening accuracy up to five times, ensuring that companies find candidates who truly fit their roles. Moreover, the platform is designed with fairness in mind, mitigating bias during the evaluation process, leading to more equitable and consistent candidate assessments.
In a competitive talent market where recruitment teams are under increasing pressure to deliver results quickly and at scale, Hubert serves as a valuable partner. It offers a structured, bias-aware, and scalable alternative to traditional screening methods. This approach helps alleviate many of the challenges faced by talent acquisition teams today.
Hubert is already trusted by major industry players, including Securitas, Coop, and ManpowerGroup, which utilize the platform across various sectors, such as retail, logistics, hospitality, and business process outsourcing. Its ability to seamlessly integrate with multiple applicant tracking systems makes it versatile and adaptable to diverse organizational needs.
The benefits of Hubert’s approach are clear. Its proprietary technology stack ensures speed, scalability, and defensibility, giving it a distinct competitive advantage. The platform is designed to be fair and transparent, with structured interviews that reduce bias and ensure a positive candidate experience—evidenced by an impressive 9 out of 10 rating for candidate experience.
Furthermore, Hubert’s focus on creating a human-centric experience means every candidate receives personalized feedback, even at scale. This not only improves the candidate experience but also upholds the values of fairness and respect that many organizations strive for.
As the demand for ethical and automated hiring solutions continues to grow, Hubert is well-positioned to lead the way. Its innovative platform is redefining high-volume recruitment, delivering measurable, positive impacts for both candidates and employers. With its strong growth trajectory and ongoing commitment to innovation, Hubert is shaping the future of talent acquisition in a way that is more efficient, fair, and human-centered.
KEY QUOTES:
“Hubert is setting a new global standard for fair, data-driven hiring. The positive outcomes of AI interviews have already been demonstrated in multiple studies and Hubert’s explainable AI has all the ingredients to scale into a category leader. We are thrilled to support them as they redefine managing high-volume hiring.”
Peter Carlsson, Partner at Spintop Ventures, the leading Nordic early-stage VC focused on software innovation and long-term sustainability
“This investment gives us the funds to accelerate our product roadmap and seize the opportunity ahead. We’re revolutionizing large-scale hiring for our customers; and doing it profitably, with fairness and transparency at the core.”
Fredrik Östgren, CEO and Co-Founder of Hubert
