AI-Powered Recruitment Disruptor HireBound Secures $2M Seed Funding to Scale Global Operations
What is the news?
HireBound, a Bengaluru-headquartered startup at the forefront of AI-driven recruitment, has announced a $2 million Seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital. The investment features notable participation from Antler, Infinyte Club, and CareerNet, marking a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to redefine the recruitment landscape. Founded by Indian-origin entrepreneurs Sharad Vij and Kumar Vikramaditya, HireBound is moving beyond the limitations of legacy HR software by introducing “agentic AI” agents that autonomously handle high-context tasks such as candidate sourcing, multi-channel engagement, and deep-level screening.
Why is it interesting?
The founders bring a wealth of experience to the table; Sharad Vij previously scaled enterprise segments at LinkedIn, while Kumar Vikramaditya led engineering at the YC-backed Zuma. Their combined expertise has allowed HireBound to build a talent-intelligence layer that has already facilitated 3 million conversations. With this fresh capital, the company aims to scale its operations across the India-US staffing corridor and expand its reach into global enterprise talent teams.
As organizations worldwide struggle with fragmented and manual hiring processes, HireBound’s vision of an AI-native recruitment team offers a timely solution. The startup plans to double down on AI research and development while targeting a fivefold growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) over the next 18 months, reinforcing India’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class SaaS and AI innovation.
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