# Candidate.Guru

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/candidate-guru

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boca Raton, US
- Website: www.candidate.guru
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 11, 2017)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Candidate.Guru, Inc. is a career services company that provides job seekers with tools and resources to enhance their employment prospects through tailored career advice, resume-building assistance, and interview preparation.Candidate.Guru, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, US. The company focuses on providing a comprehensive platform for job seekers. In March 2017, Candidate.Guru, Inc. raised USD 0.95 mn in a Seed funding round led by DeepWork Capital, with participation from Florida Funders and Miami Innovation Fund, bringing the total amount raised to USD 0.95 mn. The company has completed a total of 4 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on 15 March 2017.Candidate.Guru offers a comprehensive suite of resources for job seekers, including job search tools, resume-building assistance, interview preparation resources, and tailored career advice. Their services are designed to help individuals navigate the competitive job market and enhance personal branding. The platform serves diverse clients, including recent graduates and professionals in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, aiming to address various employment challenges.Candidate.Guru generates revenue through subscription services and partnerships, providing clients access to premium features. Subscription tiers offer enhanced functionalities, including personalized coaching and exclusive job listings. The company also engages in B2B partnerships, allowing organizations to grant their employees access to career development resources, thus promoting user success and facilitating career growth.Candidate.Guru plans to leverage its recent funding to enhance its platform and develop new products aimed at improving user engagement and success rates. The company is targeting expansion into additional markets across South America and Asia by the end of 2024. The funds raised in the March 2017 round will support these initiatives, enabling further development of their services and outreach to new user demographics.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 11, 2017, $0.9M — Florida Funders, DeepWork Capital, Miami Innovation Fund
- Seed, Jul 5, 2016, $0.6M — Florida Funders, DeepWork Capital, Miami Innovation Fund

## Investors

- Florida Funders (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/florida-funders) — Seed
- DeepWork Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepwork-capital) — Seed
- Miami Innovation Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miami-innovation-fund) — Seed