Maki Secures $28.6M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition with Conversational AI

New York City-based conversational AI company, Maki, has raised $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine talent acquisition processes.The funding round was led by Blossom Capital, with participation from DST Global, as well as existing investors Frst, GFC, and Picus Capital.

Strategic Plans for Expansion

With this funding, Maki aims to:Enhance its product roadmap, focusing on innovations in screening, interviewing, scheduling, and sourcing.

Drive commercial expansion across the U.S. market, strengthening its footprint in the HR tech space.

Expand its team in 2025, adding 50-60 new hires in engineering, product development, customer success, and onboarding roles to support its ambitious growth.

Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition

Founded in 2022 by Maxime Legardez, Paul-Louis Caylar, and Benjamin Chino, Maki specializes in conversational AI agents designed for HR teams. These agents autonomously handle the entire recruitment process—from sourcing and screening to interviewing and candidate selection—at scale.

Maki’s platform offers customizable workflows that ensure consistent, compliant, and bias-free hiring across industries and geographies. Candidates experience AI-led interactions—via voice, video, or text—tailored to their unique profiles, creating a seamless and immersive experience.

A Vision for the FutureMaki’s mission is to empower HR teams, enhance organizational efficiency, and unlock human potential through innovative AI solutions. With this latest funding, the company is well-positioned to continue advancing the global talent acquisition landscape.

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