Healthcare recruitment platform Jobizo raises USD 1.4 million in pre-Series A funding
Mumbai: In a bid to transform healthcare recruitment, Jobizo, a healthcare HR tech startup, has raised USD 1.4 million in pre-Series A funding, led by Alkemi Growth Capital, to expand its operations and strengthen India's healthcare hiring ecosystem. The funding follows a USD 500,000 seed round in 2022, which was led by AROA Ventures, marking significant growth for the company.
Expansion Plans and Market Growth
Jobizo plans to utilize the fresh capital for product enhancements, expanding its reach to six to eight Indian cities, and tapping into international markets. As per various media accounts, the startup, which operates an AI-powered platform connecting healthcare professionals with employers, has already facilitated over 20,000 jobs and experienced a 500% growth since its seed round.
With this funding boost, Jobizo aims to create 100,000 healthcare jobs in India and 3,000 abroad within the next 18 months, contributing to over 10 million additional job hours in healthcare over time.
Addressing Hiring Challenges in Healthcare
Co-founded by Naveen Trehan and Avishek Agarwal, Jobizo is tackling critical hiring challenges in India’s healthcare sector, which has long struggled with staff shortages, high recruitment costs, and time-consuming hiring processes. The platform helps healthcare businesses access a verified talent pool, reducing hiring timelines and operational costs.
In a joint statement, co-founders Naveen Trehan and Avishek Agarwal told Analytics India Mag, “This investment allows us to expand Jobizo’s reach, enhance our platform’s offerings, and strengthen the team. By bridging the skills gap in the global healthcare sector, we aim to provide more flexible job opportunities for qualified professionals.”
AI-Powered Platform for Healthcare Talent
Jobizo’s AI-driven recruitment solutions allow hospitals and healthcare providers to quickly connect with skilled professionals, ensuring better patient care and optimized workforce management. The startup claims to have already contributed over 10 million additional patient care hours in India, reports Entrackr.
As Jobizo expands across key healthcare markets, the fresh capital injection is expected to accelerate its mission of transforming talent acquisition in the healthcare industry, while also boosting employment opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide.
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