# Maki

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/maki

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: www.makipeople.com
- Total disclosed funding: $35M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Maki is a French company that specializes in developing autonomous AI HR agents designed to streamline the hiring process, enhancing efficiency in candidate sourcing, screening, and selection.Founded in 2021 in Paris, France, Maki focuses on creating AI-driven tools for human resources. The company has engaged in 2 deals, with their most recent deal occurring on January 15, 2025, when they secured GBP 23.4 mn in Series A funding led by Blossom Capital, supported by investors like DST Global and Picus Capital. The founding team includes Benjamin Chino, Maxime Coquin, Paul Caylar, Trung Trinh, and Yousef Osman, with Maxime Coquin serving as CEO.Maki specializes in providing autonomous AI HR agents that streamline the entire hiring process, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and making final selections. Their core product utilizes proprietary fine-tuned large language models (LLMs) and psychometric science to evaluate over 300 skills in real-time, ensuring accuracy and fairness in talent assessment. These AI agents are customizable, allowing organizations to align them with specific workflows, branding, and hiring objectives. Maki's solutions enhance recruitment efficiency, enabling candidates to book interviews instantly through various communication modes, including phone, video, and text, targeting a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies across multiple geographical markets while emphasizing compliance and scalability.Maki generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to its suite of AI-driven hiring solutions. Transactions typically occur through B2B partnerships, allowing organizations to integrate Maki's AI agents into their existing HR workflows and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Clients experience a seamless integration process that does not disrupt their operations, facilitating immediate engagement with AI tools. Pricing plans vary based on the level of customization and scale of deployment, with specific tiers designed to meet different organizational needs. The flagship offering encompasses advanced AI assessment capabilities that enable precise talent evaluations.In January 2025, Maki raised GBP 23.4 mn in Series A funding, led by Blossom Capital, to accelerate its product development, expand into the U.S. market, and hire new team members for engineering, product, commercial, and customer success roles. The company plans to introduce new products to enhance its offerings and is actively targeting expansion into the U.S. market to broaden its reach and impact.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 15, 2025, $29M — DST Global, Frst Capital, Global Founders Capital, Picus Capital, Blossom
- Seed, Jul 13, 2021, $6M — Kima Ventures, Frst Capital, Global Founders Capital, Founders Future

## Investors

- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- Frst Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/frst-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Global Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-founders-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Founders Future (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-future) — Seed
- DST Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dst-global) — Series A
- Picus Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/picus-capital) — Series A
- Blossom (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blossom) — Series A