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Zippia has announced a pivotal funding round that will enhance its innovative platform designed to assist job seekers in navigating their ideal career pathways.
The company successfully raised $8.5 million in Series A funding, led by e.ventures, with contributions from existing investors including MHS Capital, NextView Ventures, and Correlation Ventures. Thomas Gieselmann of e.ventures will join Zippia’s Board of Directors. This funding round brings the total capital raised by the California-based startup to $12 million since its inception in early 2015.
Located in San Mateo, Zippia leverages machine learning and data aggregation to provide transparency in the job market through its unique career mapping tool. This innovative platform equips job seekers with unparalleled insights into various career titles and options, enhancing their understanding of potential paths.
The newly acquired funds will facilitate the company’s growth ambitions, which include expanding technology development, launching new marketing initiatives, and enhancing company data and reviews.
Co-founded in early 2015 by tech industry veterans Henry Shao and Chris Kolmar, Zippia emerged from the experience they gained at Shao’s previous company, Movoto. Following Movoto’s acquisition by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., Shao and Kolmar embarked on their journey to establish Zippia.
With over 1 million monthly visitors, Zippia has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Over the past year alone, 6 million consumers and job seekers have turned to Zippia for crucial career information.
Henry Shao, CEO and co-founder, states, “Throughout my career, I have hired hundreds of individuals and often noticed a lack of awareness regarding career options and advancement strategies. While I strive to mentor those around me, it is frustrating to realize that many underrepresented groups lack access to mentorship. My goal is to make comprehensive career information accessible online to help EVERYONE achieve their career ambitions.”
“The internet can answer nearly any question—how to build a house, how to buy a car, or how to find love. Yet, reliable guidance for career choices is scarce, despite being one of the most significant decisions we face. This inspired us to create a platform that equips everyone with the tools necessary to discover the right career path for them.”
Shao emphasizes that this funding will enable Zippia to address a wide range of career-related inquiries. Examples include job seekers looking to transition careers, individuals identifying the skills required for advancement, those researching salary projections for various paths, and people wanting insights into specific job roles or companies.
“We are thrilled to lead this funding round at Zippia,” said Thomas Gieselmann, co-founder and General Partner of e.ventures. “Zippia provides candidates with a ‘report card’ that offers comprehensive, data-driven transparency about how employers foster their employees’ careers. This transparency benefits both job seekers and companies, attracting the best talent to the best opportunities.”
About Zippia, Inc.
Zippia aims to empower individuals with the information and tools needed to realize their career goals. By offering a smart and personalized resource for job seekers, we help answer career-related questions, facilitate informed decision-making, and support individuals in achieving their career plans.
Learn more at https://www.zippia.com/about-us/
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
