# The Muse

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-muse

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.themuse.com
- Total disclosed funding: $46M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 20, 2022)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

The Muse is a career development platform offering innovative tools and resources for job seekers, including an AI-driven virtual assistant that provides personalized career advice and insights into company cultures.Founded in 2011 in New York, US, The Muse focuses on career guidance and job search support. The company has not undergone any significant pivots in its operations. Kathryn Minshew, one of the founders, has a background in entrepreneurship, previously founding other ventures. The company raised USD 17.50 mn in SERIES C funding on September 20, 2022, led by MBM Capital, bringing its total amount raised to USD 17.50 mn across 5 deals.The Muse provides a suite of career-oriented services designed to assist individuals in navigating their job searches and enhancing their professional development. The core offerings include AI-powered career advice through their virtual assistant, Maya, which allows users to ask questions about career advancement, networking, and educational pathways. Additionally, The Muse offers detailed company profiles that provide insights into corporate cultures, work environments, and team dynamics, helping users identify organizations that align with their personal values and career goals. The products cater to various customer segments, including recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and individuals contemplating career changes, primarily serving users across the United States, with a growing international presence.The Muse generates revenue through multiple channels, including subscription services and partnerships with companies seeking to enhance their employer branding. Organizations pay to feature job postings and highlight their corporate culture on the platform, creating a direct B2B transaction model. Additionally, The Muse offers tiered pricing plans for businesses that wish to access premium services, which may include enhanced visibility for job listings and detailed analytics on candidate engagement. The flagship service, which is the AI-driven career advice tool, is accessible to users at no cost, while companies may incur fees for additional recruitment solutions.In September 2022, The Muse secured USD 17.50 mn in venture funding led by MBM Capital. The company plans to utilize these funds to continue investing in values-aligned hiring and support consolidation in the next-gen hiring space. Future growth strategies include designing and launching new career-oriented products and expanding into international markets, with specific regions to be targeted in the coming years.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 20, 2022, $18M — MBM Capital
- Series B, Jun 22, 2016, $16M — Icon Ventures, DBL Partners, QED Investors, Aspect Ventures
- Series A, May 13, 2015, $10M — QED Investors, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Aspect Ventures
- Seed, Feb 4, 2014, $1M — WGI Group
- Seed, Jul 1, 2012, $1.2M — 500 Global, Y Combinator, Great Oaks Venture Capital

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Great Oaks Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/great-oaks-venture-capital) — Seed, Series A
- WGI Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wgi-group) — Seed
- QED Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qed-investors) — Series A, Series B
- Aspect Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aspect-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Icon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icon-ventures) — Series B
- DBL Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dbl-partners) — Series B
- MBM Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mbm-capital) — Series C