# Taleo Corporation

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dublin, US
- Website: www.taleo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 30, 2001)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Taleo Corporation specializes in talent acquisition solutions that enhance the recruitment process for businesses. Their comprehensive platform assists organizations in sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top talent effectively.Taleo Corporation, founded in 1996 in Dublin, US, focuses on providing talent acquisition solutions. The company underwent a significant change when it was acquired by Oracle Corporation in February 2012 for USD 1.9 billion at USD 46 per share. The company has three recorded deals, with its most recent deal being an IPO on September 29, 2005, raising USD 93.8 million by selling 6.7 million shares at USD 14 per share. The founders, Anita Montersino and Mette Moffett, laid the groundwork for an innovative recruitment platform led by CEO Matthew Ryder.Taleo's core offerings focus on comprehensive talent acquisition solutions designed to streamline the recruitment process for organizations. The primary product, Oracle Taleo, is a standalone suite that enables businesses to effectively source, recruit, and onboard talent. This platform provides a range of tools including branded career sites, automated job postings, candidate screening, and interview management. By leveraging data analytics, organizations can make informed decisions regarding candidate quality, sourcing efficiency, and hiring timelines. Taleo serves a diverse clientele across various industries such as healthcare, technology, and finance, catering to companies looking to enhance their recruitment capabilities and improve the candidate experience. The products are marketed in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific, ensuring a wide reach to both large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses aiming to optimize their hiring processes.In the most recent fiscal year of 2011, Taleo reported a revenue of USD 308.90 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 14.83 mn. The company operates on a subscription-based revenue model, targeting human resources departments and recruitment teams within organizations. Clients pay for access to Taleo's suite of talent acquisition tools, which are structured around different tiers to accommodate various needs. Key customers benefit from services that include customized onboarding solutions and performance management tools integral to the company's offerings.The most recent deal for Taleo Corporation was an IPO on September 29, 2005, which raised USD 93.8 million. As part of its strategic growth, Taleo aims to expand its offerings and enhance its market position, leveraging its acquisition by Oracle Corporation. Future initiatives may include the development of new products designed to further streamline the recruitment process, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The recent capital raised through the IPO is expected to bolster these initiatives and support the company's expansion into new geographic markets, particularly within Europe and Asia-Pacific.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 30, 2001, $26M — Bain Capital, General Catalyst Partners, Omnicom Group Inc., Telesystem

## Investors

- Bain Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bain-capital) — Series C
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series C
- Omnicom Group Inc. — Series C
- Telesystem (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telesystem) — Series C