Qlay Technologies Secures $1.4M in Pre-Seed Funding for AI Recruitment Solutions
Qlay Technologies: Revolutionizing Recruitment through AI
Qlay Technologies, established in San Francisco, California, specializes in solutions aimed at streamlining human resource operations through artificial intelligence. Recently, the company announced successful pre-seed funding of $1.4M, approximately 200 million yen. This funding round garnered the attention of various investors including Nissay Capital, ANOBAKA, East Ventures, B Dash Ventures, New Commerce Ventures, Animal Spirits, POLA ORBIS, Global Brain, Digital Garage, Breakpoint, Headline Asia, and Z Venture Capital. The funds will allow Qlay Technologies to expand the capabilities of its product and focus on customer acquisition in both the Japanese and U.S. markets.
About Qlay Technologies
Qlay Technologies is on a mission to redefine recruitment with AI, aiming to strengthen organizational capabilities and boost the global economy. The company's artificial intelligence solutions, branded as "Qlay," feature automated resume analysis, AI interviewers, and assessment tools to improve human resource functions. The aim is to enable companies to interact with a larger pool of candidates effectively.
Currently, Qlay’s technology is being adopted primarily by startups and tech companies in Japan and the U.S. It has been instrumental in reducing the workforce required for recruitment processes, accurately assessing candidates' technical skills, and enhancing the overall quality of hiring.
Background and Future Prospects of Fundraising
As the global shortage of software engineers worsens, there’s been a surge in demand for skilled talent from developing countries. Challenges such as language and cultural barriers, screening difficulties, and legal risks complicate overseas hiring for companies. Furthermore, with remote work and online interviews becoming the norm, issues like the over-optimization of resumes using AI tools and dishonest responses during interviews using systems like ChatGPT have arisen as significant challenges in the recruitment landscape.
Qlay aims to address these challenges by establishing itself as an essential infrastructure for efficient talent acquisition. The company’s automated interview feature and AI proctoring technology will help in real-time detection and recording of any fraudulent activities by candidates using AI tools. This innovation significantly boosts transparency and reliability in technical interviews, thereby supporting companies in their hiring decisions. Qlay also intends to launch a marketplace that allows for the one-stop hiring of vetted overseas engineers.
In light of this recent funding, Qlay Technologies will accelerate product development, enhance its marketing strategy, and expand its partnership networks.
Message from the Founders
According to Tomofumi Nakata, CEO: "Recruitment is not merely selecting individuals; it is a strategic activity to build the future of organizations and influence the structure of society. In this era of advancing AI, candidates must efficiently showcase their capabilities, while companies grapple with the difficulty of identifying exceptional talent."
Qlay utilizes AI to unearth the true potential of candidates while creating an environment conducive for deeper engagement. Traditional recruitment processes often allow outstanding individuals to remain unnoticed due to time constraints during preliminary screenings. However, Qlay's AI interviews facilitate direct interactions with every candidate, enabling companies to discover true talent. Furthermore, AI can eliminate unconscious biases, leading to fairer assessments.
The mission of Qlay Technologies is to foster a society where talent is recognized and valued, beyond skills and superficial data. By integrating AI with the recruitment process, Qlay aims to transform hiring fundamentally and contribute to organizational and societal advancement.
Looking ahead, Qlay envisions a future where both humans and AI evolve together, continuously pursuing improved recruitment practices and societal structures.
About the Founders
- - Tomofumi Nakata (CEO)
- - Tokumasa Yamashita (COO/CTO)
Company Overview
- - Name: Qlay Technologies, Inc.
- - Leadership: Tomofumi Nakata (CEO), Tokumasa Yamashita (COO/CTO)
- - Headquarters: 717 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94103, U.S.A.
- - Tokyo Office: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, 406 Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza
- - Founded: October 2023
- - Business Focus: Development and provision of HR efficiency solutions utilizing AI under the brand "Qlay."
- - Website: qlay.ai
Contact Information
For inquiries, please reach out to Qlay Technologies Public Relations at: [email protected]
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