
Skillfully is a public benefit corporation that is revolutionizing the hiring process by focusing on demonstrated skills rather than traditional resumes or educational pedigree. They offer realistic workplace simulations, including text-based and voice-based interactions, that allow candidates to showcase their abilities in real-time. Their platform uses explainable AI to provide specific evidence behind scores, enhancing transparency. Skillfully aims to create a more equitable and efficient hiring market by enabling employers to reduce screening time by 50% and costs by 70%, while improving hiring conversions by 10x. They partner with companies to validate skills, streamline processes, and build diverse teams.

Skillfully is a public benefit corporation that is revolutionizing the hiring process by focusing on demonstrated skills rather than traditional resumes or educational pedigree. They offer realistic workplace simulations, including text-based and voice-based interactions, that allow candidates to showcase their abilities in real-time. Their platform uses explainable AI to provide specific evidence behind scores, enhancing transparency. Skillfully aims to create a more equitable and efficient hiring market by enabling employers to reduce screening time by 50% and costs by 70%, while improving hiring conversions by 10x. They partner with companies to validate skills, streamline processes, and build diverse teams.
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Product: AI-powered, role-specific simulations for skills-based hiring and experiential learning
Employees: 48
Latest funding: $2.5M seed (Aug 1, 2024) led by Better Ventures
Corporate form: Public Benefit Corporation
Skills-based hiring, candidate assessment, and experiential learning for employers and universities.
HR technology / Hiring assessment
2500000.00
Seed round with participation from multiple investors announced by company.
“Led by Better Ventures with participation from Silicon Valley Quad, American Student Assistance, Strada Education Foundation, FN Fund, and Inventus Capital Partners”