# Skillist

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.skillist.co
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 13, 2018)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Skillist is dedicated to reshaping the workforce landscape by promoting skills-first hiring practices. The company specializes in providing analytical services and resources that facilitate the integration of workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) into the labor market.Skillist is focused on advancing a skills-first labor market, particularly for individuals known as Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs). Founded in 2016 in Boston, US, the company has undergone a strategic evolution since its inception. The founders, Byron Auguste, Karan Chopra, and Tyra Mariani, have previous entrepreneurial experience. Notably, Skillist raised USD 0.50 mn in Seed funding in April 2018, led by Flybridge Capital Partners with participation from The Graduate Syndicate. This funding round marks the only recorded deal for the company as of this report.Skillist primarily aims to enhance the skills-first labor market by offering analytical and research services that deliver insights into STARs' potential. Its key offerings include customized tools and resources that support skills-first hiring. A notable initiative is the STARSight technology, which utilizes generative AI to help employers identify and leverage STARs' skills. The company also conducts advocacy campaigns like "Tear the Paper Ceiling" to raise awareness about the obstacles faced by STARs in securing quality employment, serving a wide range of clients including public entities, private firms, and philanthropic organizations across the US.Skillist's revenue model is built on partnerships with government bodies, private companies, and nonprofit sectors. The organization generates income through subscription-based access to research and data services, as well as involvement in coalitions that promote skills-first hiring practices. While specific pricing information is not disclosed, Skillist’s financial structure is centered on contractual agreements for advocacy support and research access, aimed at fostering a collaborative environment for skills-first labor initiatives.Skillist intends to leverage its recent Seed funding of USD 0.50 mn, raised in April 2018, to bolster its initiatives. The company is actively developing new products that enhance skills-first hiring tools and plans to expand its reach into additional US markets by the end of 2023. The funding will support these product developments and market expansions, facilitating broader access to its innovative services for STARs.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 13, 2018, $0.5M — Flybridge Capital Partners, The Graduate Syndicate

## Investors

- Flybridge Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flybridge-capital-partners) — Seed
- The Graduate Syndicate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-graduate-syndicate) — Seed