# Emprego Ligado

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/emprego-ligado

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Website: www.empregoligado.com.br
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 2, 2014)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Emprego Ligado is a digital platform that connects job seekers with employers across various industries, enhancing the job search experience through its user-friendly mobile application and website.Emprego Ligado operates as a career platform that facilitates the connection between job seekers and employers. Founded by Derek Fears, the company is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In July 2022, Emprego Ligado raised USD 7.00 mn in its Series A funding round, with participation from investors including Grupo RBS Ltda, Igah Ventures, Monashees Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. The company has successfully completed four deals to date, reflecting its progressive investment strategy.Emprego Ligado specializes in providing a comprehensive digital platform designed to connect job seekers with potential employers across various sectors. The company's core offerings include a user-friendly mobile application and website that facilitate job searches, application processes, and resume management. These platforms serve a diverse clientele, including job seekers, recruitment agencies, and businesses looking to fill vacancies efficiently. The end users benefit from streamlined access to job opportunities in industries such as retail, hospitality, and technology. Released within the last few years, these products have been tailored to address the needs of a rapidly evolving job market, particularly in urban areas across Brazil, ensuring that users can easily navigate the employment landscape.The revenue structure of Emprego Ligado is primarily driven by a combination of subscription models and transactional fees for services rendered. Businesses utilize the platform by subscribing to various service tiers that allow them to post job openings, access a wider pool of candidates, and utilize advanced recruitment tools. For instance, employers may opt for a premium subscription that includes enhanced visibility for job postings and access to a dedicated support team. Additionally, job seekers may encounter opportunities that allow them to access exclusive features through a nominal fee. This dual approach not only broadens the company's revenue base but also strengthens its relationships with both employers and candidates, fostering a robust marketplace.Emprego Ligado is focused on developing new products to enhance its platform capabilities in the coming year, with potential updates aimed at improving user experience and job matching efficiency. The company plans to expand its services into additional urban markets across Brazil by the end of 2023, leveraging its recent funding to enhance product offerings and marketing efforts. Following the Series A funding round in July 2022, Emprego Ligado aims to utilize the USD 7.00 mn raised to bolster technology development and accelerate its market penetration strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 2, 2014, $7M — Monashees, Qualcomm Ventures, Igah Ventures, Grupo RBS Ltda
- Seed, Nov 27, 2012 — Fortify Ventures
- Seed, Sep 6, 2012 — 500 Global, Initial Capital, Rising Ventures

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Initial Capital — Seed
- Rising Ventures — Seed
- Fortify Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fortify-ventures) — Seed
- Monashees (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/monashees) — Series A
- Qualcomm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qualcomm-ventures) — Series A
- Igah Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/igah-ventures) — Series A
- Grupo RBS Ltda — Series A