hundo.careers
AI-powered career guidance platform for young people.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $2.0m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
hundo.careers is an EdTech company focused on tackling global youth unemployment by preparing young people for the future of work. The company was founded by Esther O'Callaghan OBE, Piers Collins, and Scott Byrne-Fraser, with Luke Judge currently serving as CEO. O'Callaghan has a two-decade history of working on youth issues and was motivated by her own experiences with poverty to create opportunities for young people. Collins brought extensive experience from the recruitment industry, where he observed that access to industry knowledge, often through family connections, was a key determinant of career success, and he shared O'Callaghan's mission to level the playing field.
The company's core product is an educational platform that provides virtual work experiences and immersive on-demand learning. A key feature is the 'Career CoPilot,' an AI-powered tool that offers personalized career guidance and recommendations based on a user's skills and interests. This tool analyzes data from thousands of companies and job roles to provide up-to-date insights into emerging trends and in-demand skills. The platform is designed to augment, not replace, traditional career guidance in schools and colleges. hundo partners with educators and employers to design its programs and has collaborated with organizations like City & Guilds and has been supported by Coldplay's world tour to deliver a net-zero skills Career CoPilot.
Initially focused on Web3 and using on-chain technology for skills verification, hundo has since broadened its scope to prepare students for various industries, including automotive and sustainability. The business model involves providing the platform to schools, colleges, and other educational institutions to equip students with necessary employment skills. In November 2021, hundo raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Ascension VC, with participation from Moscar Capital and Outlier Ventures. The company has received multiple awards, including being named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2023.
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