In today's competitive job market, speed and efficiency in recruitment are more crucial than ever. The newly launched AI-powered recruitment platform, Pin, aims to transform traditional hiring processes by automating tedious tasks and reducing time-to-hire by up to 70%. Recently, Pin announced a $3 million seed funding round led by Expa Ventures, a prominent early-stage venture firm. This significant investment is set to bolster Pin's product development and marketing strategies, allowing the company to better cater to its growing customer base.
Currently servicing over 600 clients, Pin's technology provides a streamlined recruitment solution, automating aspects like candidate sourcing, outreach, and scheduling. Traditional recruitment methods are often bogged down by inefficiencies. In fact, a report stated that 47% of companies are dissatisfied with their hiring speed, and only 56% consider their recruitment strategies effective. Pin positions itself as a game-changing solution in a $500 billion recruitment industry facing these challenges.
CEO Steven Lu, who co-founded the platform, highlights the pressing issue of inefficient hiring practices. According to him, "The hiring process is one of the most important but frustrating responsibilities for companies. Pin tackles this problem head-on, freeing recruiters from time-consuming tasks to focus on building relationships and hiring the best candidates ten times faster than traditional methods. We're dedicated to making hiring not just faster but more human."
One of the standout features of Pin is its impressive statistic — about 70% of candidates recommended by the platform successfully transition into the hiring pipeline, overshadowing typical industry performance metrics. The platform enables recruiters to fill open positions within just two weeks, significantly faster than the 44-day industry average, while also saving them over two hours each day.
The efficiency of the Pin platform hinges on various automated features designed to enhance the recruitment process. For instance, the sourcing functionality can yield ideal candidates almost instantly, drastically cutting down the sourcing time from several days to immediate results. Engagement tasks are simplified through pre-written, personalized emails, cutting down communication time that usually takes up to three days to a few clicks, while the nurturing function makes follow-ups instantaneous, tightening the typical delay from hours to immediate responses.
Moreover, scheduling candidates is now hassle-free; unnecessary back-and-forth communications are eliminated, streamlining that part of the process to be nearly instantaneous. These improvements ensure a smoother flow in the hiring process, allowing recruiters to put their energy into finding the right cultural fit for their organizations rather than being burdened by logistical challenges.
One highly satisfied client, Fahad Hassan, CEO and co-founder of Range, attests to Pin's impact, stating: "Pin has redefined our hiring process, delivering precisely what we needed. Within just two weeks of using the technology, we were able to hire both a software engineer and a financial planner—roles that are critical to our growth. The platform's speed and accuracy of candidate matching are truly unmatched."
As evidence of its rapid growth, Pin has secured over 300 new customers in just 40 days, with revenue soaring four times in the last month alone. Pin’s flexible pricing model is designed to be accessible for a range of organizations, combining user-based licensing rates with usage-based add-ons. This makes it ideal for startups and established businesses alike, seeking to optimize their recruitment efforts through technology.
Pin’s robust platform provides real-time insights into recruitment metrics, helping organizations assess hire quality and track diversity efforts. The recently updated platform features enhanced search filters, LinkedIn InMail integration for streamlined outreach, and a renovated dashboard to improve tracking of candidates and their activities. Additionally, Pin has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, solidifying its commitment to data security and the protection of customer information.
The team behind Pin boasts nearly ten years of recruiting expertise, led by Lu, and includes individuals responsible for the successful development and eventual sale of Interseller to Greenhouse. With the new funding acquired, Pin plans to invest in research and development to roll out an array of new features while simultaneously expanding its team to keep pace with rising customer demand.
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Pin's website. This new approach to recruitment may just be the solution organizations need to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.