New York-based conversational AI company Maki has raised $28.6 million in its Series A funding round. Led by Blossom Capital, the round also saw participation from DST Global, along with existing investors Frst, GFC, and Picus Capital.
The funding aims to accelerate Maki’s growth trajectory, focusing on product innovation, U.S. market expansion, and team scaling efforts.
Founded in 2022 by Maxime Legardez, Paul-Louis Caylar, and Benjamin Chino, Maki leverages conversational AI to redefine talent acquisition. Its AI agents autonomously manage the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection.
Maki offers fully immersive interactions—via voice, video, or text—tailored to each candidate’s unique profile. The platform allows organizations to customize workflows, ensuring consistency, compliance, and bias-free hiring processes across industries and locations.
The freshly infused capital will enable Maki to:
- Advance Product Capabilities: The company will continue innovating in areas like screening, interviewing, scheduling, and sourcing solutions.
- Scale Commercial Presence in the U.S.: With ambitious expansion plans, Maki is set to strengthen its footprint in the American market.
- Expand Its Workforce: In 2025, Maki plans to hire 50-60 new employees across engineering, product development, customer success, and onboarding teams to support its growing operations.
Maki’s AI-driven platform is designed to simplify hiring processes while delivering exceptional candidate experiences. By adapting to individual profiles and automating complex workflows, Maki empowers HR teams to focus on strategic goals rather than administrative tasks.
The company’s emphasis on bias-free and compliant hiring practices ensures inclusivity and fairness, making it a valuable tool for global organizations.
With strong backing from top-tier investors and an ambitious roadmap, Maki is poised to make a significant impact on the talent acquisition landscape. The funding not only reinforces the confidence in Maki’s vision but also sets the stage for scalable and innovative hiring solutions worldwide.
By combining cutting-edge AI technology with a commitment to human-centric processes, Maki is advancing organizations while unlocking the full potential of their workforce
