Aviate
Aviate – Creating The Next Generation of Employees!.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | $100k | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Based in India, Aviate (aviate.jobs) operates as a job discovery and preparation platform, primarily targeting non-technical roles. The company was founded in 2019 by Rishi Raj Rahul, who serves as the CEO, and Kundan Kumar, the co-founder and CTO. Rahul, an engineer from MIT Manipal, previously worked as a National Sales Manager at LetsTransport before founding Aviate. Kumar is an alumnus of IIT BHU with experience in full-stack development and co-founded a health-tech company prior to joining Aviate.
The company's core business revolves around a 'train and hire' model, designed to bridge the gap between education and employment for college graduates and final-year students. Aviate collaborates with employers to create role-specific and industry-specific training courses. Job-seekers undergo this training and assessment, and only those who perform well are recommended for interviews, making them job-ready before they are hired. This process aims to reduce hiring turnaround times and training costs for employers, while also lowering attrition rates. For job seekers, the platform offers mentorship programs, interview preparation, and feedback sessions to enhance their employability. Testimonials suggest clients like BYJU'S and Jodo have utilized Aviate for bulk recruitment, particularly for sales roles, noting improved conversion ratios.
Aviate has secured a total of $197K in funding over three seed rounds, with the latest round in November 2024 raising $118K. Its investors include AngelList and several angel investors, including founders from prominent Indian startups like Khatabook and Housing.com. The company has developed a suite of products, including its primary B2C platform, Aviate, and a B2B SaaS product called Q-Rate, which is targeted at large employers and recruitment agencies. The business serves both individual job seekers and corporate clients, aiming to disrupt the hiring market for entry to mid-level roles.
Keywords: job discovery, career resources, train and hire, placement services, employability enhancement, job-specific training, pre-trained candidates, recruitment platform, non-technical jobs, entry-level roles, talent acquisition, skills assessment, mentorship program, Rishi Raj Rahul, Kundan Kumar, Q-Rate, India recruitment, edtech, HR tech