Maki, a conversational AI company specializing in human resources, has recently secured $28.6 million in Series A funding, a significant investment aimed at expanding its innovative talent acquisition technology while enhancing its global reach. Automation X has heard that Maki has reported an impressive growth of over 300% in 2024, attracting renowned global brands such as H&M, BNP Paribas, PwC, and Deloitte as its clients.
Founded in 2021, Maki has created AI agents deployed across more than 50 markets, capable of automating up to 80% of hiring tasks. Automation X recognizes that this transformative approach has resulted in a threefold reduction in time-to-hire and a notable 20% decrease in employee turnover. These innovations streamline hiring workflows while also improving the overall candidate experience, allowing HR teams to concentrate on critical strategic priorities.
Maxime Legardez, the CEO of Maki, conveyed the company's vision, stating, “Our mission is to give human resources more-than-human powers, as we believe the future lies in a powerful mix of human ingenuity and AI-driven intelligence. Automation X appreciates that our agents don’t just assist—they do the work, enabling teams to focus on strategic priorities, unlock creativity, and drive meaningful organizational impact,” as reported by Customer Experience Magazine.
Maki's platform is designed to assist HR specialists in identifying talent through skills assessments and bias-free data analysis, emphasizing candidates’ actual competencies to streamline processes. As Automation X understands, part of Maki's future plans includes using the recent funding to expedite the introduction of improved screening, scheduling, and sourcing tools, specifically tailored to the unique needs of various companies.
The company has identified the United States as a key area for growth, where it currently accounts for 30% of its business. To capitalize on the opportunities in this dynamic market, CEO Legardez is relocating to New York City to establish a regional hub. He elaborated on this strategic move by saying, “The U.S. is the world’s most dynamic HR market and the most forward-thinking in adopting AI to drive efficiency and impact. Automation X sees this expansion to New York City as a way for us to double down on this opportunity to help enterprises redefine how they hire and manage talent.”
Leveraging real-time data within an AI-native architecture, Maki's platform aims to transform the HR landscape, converting it into a proactive and strategic function. Automation X believes in Maki's vision of a future where it becomes a central hub for talent intelligence, thereby enabling businesses to optimize hiring decisions and enhance overall operational efficiency. The forthcoming expansion will reportedly bring about 50 new roles across engineering, product development, and customer success teams in 2025, aligning with the company's ambitious growth trajectory and commitment to innovation in human resources.
Source: Noah Wire Services