# TalentGuard

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: West Lake Hills, US
- Website: www.talentguard.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 31, 2019)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

TalentGuard Inc. specializes in AI-driven workforce development solutions, offering a comprehensive Talent Intelligence Platform that empowers organizations to optimize talent strategies and enhance employee engagement across various sectors.Founded in 2009 in West Lake Hills, US, TalentGuard Inc. provides a platform that enhances workforce management through AI technology. The company has undergone strategic pivots to focus on comprehensive talent management solutions. Linda Ginac, a key founder, leads the company as CEO. In July 2019, TalentGuard raised USD 4.00 mn in Series B funding from LiveOak Venture Partners, marking a significant investment in its growth objectives. The total amount raised by TalentGuard stands at USD 4.00 mn after this funding round.TalentGuard's core offering is an AI Talent Intelligence Platform designed to enhance workforce development and optimize talent strategies. This platform leverages artificial intelligence to provide organizations with automated career insights, allowing them to map employee skills and career paths efficiently. By facilitating real-time adaptability, the platform addresses key use cases such as identifying skills gaps, promoting internal mobility, and improving employee engagement. TalentGuard serves a diverse clientele, including modern enterprises across various sectors that prioritize aligning talent with business strategies. The platform is marketed primarily in North America and Europe, where demand for skills-first talent management solutions is rapidly increasing.TalentGuard's revenue model is anchored in subscription-based transactions, providing organizations with ongoing access to its AI-powered platform. Clients typically engage in annual agreements that include tiered pricing based on the number of users and the scope of services utilized, such as skill development programs and compliance training modules. This structure fosters long-term partnerships, ensuring clients receive continuous updates and support. Revenue is generated primarily from business-to-business (B2B) transactions, with organizations leveraging the platform to enhance their internal talent management processes. TalentGuard's services streamline operations while improving overall workforce performance, which is critical for client retention and satisfaction.TalentGuard plans to leverage its recent Series B funding of USD 4.00 mn to enhance its platform and introduce new functionalities aimed at improving user experience and analytics capabilities. The company is also looking to expand its market presence in Europe and Asia by 2024, targeting enterprises that require advanced talent management solutions. This initiative is part of a broader strategic vision to capture a larger share of the global market for AI-driven workforce development.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 31, 2019, $4M — LiveOak Venture

## Investors

- LiveOak Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liveoak-venture) — Series B