# Paradox

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Scottsdale, US
- Website: www.paradox.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $290M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 22, 2021)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, US, Paradox, Inc. focuses on transforming the hiring process through innovative software solutions. In August 2025, Workday, Inc. agreed to acquire Paradox, Inc. from Brighton Park Capital, Blue Cloud Ventures, DLA Piper, Geodesic Capital, Indeed, Inc., Principia Growth, Sapphire Ventures, Stripes, Thoma Bravo, Twilio Inc., Willoughby Capital, and Workday Ventures. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 
The transaction was completed in September 2025. Paradox specializes in conversational hiring software, facilitating an automated recruitment process particularly for frontline workers and managers. Its flagship product, Olivia, acts as an AI assistant managing high-volume recruitment through features like automated screening, interview scheduling, and SMS communication for 24/7 candidate engagement. The software serves various industries, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, and logistics, and is utilized by clients such as Compass Group and Chipotle across North America and international markets.Paradox employs a subscription-based revenue model for its conversational hiring software. Clients engage in partnerships or subscription agreements to access the full suite of services, including features based on their specific needs. Pricing is structured around client size and feature usage, allowing for flexibility in service delivery to both B2B and direct-to-consumer clients, thereby supporting a consistent revenue stream. THe acquisition by Workday, Inc will helo Paradox, Inc. expands Paradox’s global reach, accelerates AI innovation, integrates with enterprise HR systems, and strengthens resources for scaling conversational recruiting solutions worldwide

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 22, 2021, $250M — Thoma Bravo, Sapphire Ventures, Stripes, Twilio Inc., Indeed, Inc., DLA Piper, Willoughby Capital, Blue Cloud Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Workday Ventures, Brighton Park Capital, Principia Growth
- Series B, May 8, 2020, $40M — Brighton Park Capital

## Investors

- Brighton Park Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brighton-park-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Thoma Bravo (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thoma-bravo) — Series C
- Sapphire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sapphire-ventures) — Series C
- Stripes (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stripes) — Series C
- Twilio Inc. — Series C
- Indeed, Inc. — Series C
- DLA Piper — Series C
- Willoughby Capital — Series C
- Blue Cloud Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-cloud-ventures) — Series C
- Geodesic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/geodesic-capital) — Series C
- Workday Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/workday-ventures) — Series C
- Principia Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/principia-growth) — Series C