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HireRoo Launches Beta Version of Skill Assurance Recruitment

In a significant step forward for Japan's manufacturing sector, HireRoo, a Tokyo-based company led by CEO Kosuke Katsuoka, has launched the beta version of its skill assurance recruitment platform. With the mission to reaffirm Japan’s status as a leader in manufacturing, the firm has successfully raised approximately 2.2 billion yen as part of its Series A funding round, bringing the total fundraising amount to about 5.3 billion yen.

About HireRoo

HireRoo specializes in providing platforms aimed at improving the recruitment and technical capabilities of engineering organizations. Their innovative service, HireRoo Skill Interview, leverages AI technology to facilitate skill assessments that ensure a fair and efficient selection process. To date, over 200 companies have adopted this solution, facilitating approximately 50,000 recruitment assessments. Compared to previous fundraising rounds, the company has achieved remarkable growth, with revenue growth hitting tenfold quarter-over-quarter since its pre-Series A fundraise in 2022.

Milestones Post-Fundraising

With new funding in place, HireRoo is set to evolve from merely a coding examination provider to a comprehensive engineering organizational platform. In 2025, the company aims to enhance its market share in coding assessments while also focusing on the launch of its mass hiring initiative, scheduled for a formal release in September 2025. Jobs in both these areas will receive equal investment from the newly acquired funds.

By 2026, HireRoo plans to release an internal talent evaluation solution, successfully aligning its three core products: recruitment, assessment, and development. In a bid to foster a culture of