- QuickHire, a career discovery platform working with service workers to find job and advancement opportunities, announced recently it raised $1.41 million
QuickHire — a career discovery platform working with service workers to find job and advancement opportunities — recently announced an oversubscribed $1.41 million financing round led by MATH Venture Partners.
This funding will go towards technology investments and team expansion of this female-led African American-run company started by co-founders Deborah Gladney (34) and Angela Muhwezi-Hall (31).
QuickHire is growing fast as it is being accelerated by a prolonged tight labor market, especially in the service industry. And Gladney and Muhwezi-Hall officially launched QuickHire in April 2021. Now they have over 60 paying clients (mid-to large-size service industry companies including Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and Homewood Suites by Hilton) as well as more than 11,000 job seekers.
Currently, QuickHire targets workers and businesses in the metro areas of Wichita and Kansas City. And the company plans to expand across the Midwest and add skilled-labor verticals in 2022.
This round also includes participation from Sandalphon Capital (Chicago), KCRise Fund (Kansas City), October Minority Impact Fund (Kansas City), Tenzing Capital Ventures (Wichita), Accelerate Venture Partners (Wichita), Sixty8 Capital (Indianapolis), Ruthless for Good (New Orleans), Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund (D.C.) and ETF@JFFLabs (Boston).
KEY QUOTES:
“Nearly 110 million people in the U.S. work in the service industry, yet, employment technology innovations primarily cater to white-collar jobs.”
“We spoke to a variety of investors during this oversubscribed round. This incredible syndicate represents who we are and where we want to go. From minority-focused funds to future of work expertise, this group truly aligns with our vision and strategies.”
— Deborah Gladney
“Given the service worker shortages across the county, we are helping workers and companies connect not just for a job, but for a career.”
— Angela Muhwezi-Hall
“We see the QuickHire team approaching the market differently – putting skilled trade and service workers first in geographies that have been traditionally overlooked. The timing is right for this approach. We are excited to be part of this funding round, providing fuel for product innovation and market expansion.”
— Dana Wright, managing partner at MATH Venture Partners
