# SkillSurvey

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

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Malvern, US
- Website: http://www.skillsurvey.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 9, 2008)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

SkillSurvey Inc. specializes in advanced skills verification and reference checking solutions designed to optimize the hiring process for enterprises. Their innovative platform enhances recruitment efficiency across various industries.Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Malvern, US, SkillSurvey Inc. offers skills verification and reference checking solutions. The company has pivoted to focus on enhancing the hiring process through technology, serving clients across North America and Europe. The current CEO, Ray Bixler, has extensive experience in the technology sector. SkillSurvey has raised a total of USD 1.78 mn, with its latest funding round being a SERIES A round, led by investors including Activate Venture Partners and Innovation Ventures.SkillSurvey, through its flagship platform, provides advanced skills verification and reference checking solutions, primarily aimed at enhancing the hiring process for enterprises. The core offerings include iCIMS Hire, an applicant tracking system that streamlines recruitment workflows, and iCIMS Engage, which focuses on candidate relationship management. The platform caters to various industries, including retail, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, enabling organizations to attract and hire skilled talent efficiently. These services are designed to address common hiring challenges such as sourcing qualified candidates, managing candidate relationships, and creating a positive candidate experience. SkillSurvey's clientele includes diverse global enterprises, and its products are served in markets across North America and Europe, targeting HR teams, talent acquisition leaders, and organizational decision-makers.SkillSurvey generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for its software solutions. Clients typically engage with the company by subscribing to different tiers of services, which may include access to its applicant tracking system and candidate relationship management tools. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate businesses of varying sizes, ensuring scalability as organizations grow. Transactions are structured around annual subscriptions, with additional fees for premium features or enhanced services. SkillSurvey's partnerships with major players like Microsoft and Ultimate Kronos Group further bolster its offerings, providing seamless integration and support throughout the talent lifecycle, thereby enhancing its value proposition to clients.SkillSurvey plans to utilize the recent funding from the SERIES A round to expand its product offerings and enhance its technology. The company aims to launch new products designed for improved candidate engagement and analytics, with a target release date set for the next fiscal year. Furthermore, SkillSurvey is focused on expanding its presence in the European market by mid-2025, aiming to establish stronger connections with regional HR teams and decision-makers. This growth strategy is bolstered by the exit of previous stakeholders including Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Activate Venture Partners, and others.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 9, 2008, $1.8M — Activate Venture Partners, Inflection Point Ventures, Innovation Ventures, MAG Fund, The Lambda Funds
- Series A, Sep 1, 2007, $3.8M — Innovation Ventures
- Series A, Jun 1, 2007, $1M — Activate Venture Partners, Inflection Point Ventures, Innovation Ventures, The Lambda Funds
- Series A, Mar 21, 2007, $0.5M — Ben Franklin Technology Partners
- Series A, Mar 6, 2006, $2M — The Lambda Funds
- Series A, Dec 13, 2005, $0.6M — Activate Venture Partners

## Investors

- Activate Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/activate-venture-partners) — Series A
- The Lambda Funds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-lambda-funds) — Series A
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ben-franklin-technology-partners) — Series A
- Inflection Point Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inflection-point-ventures) — Series A
- Innovation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innovation-ventures) — Series A
- MAG Fund — Series A