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HelloBoss

Category: AI in HR & Talent

AI-driven recruitment platform leveraging next-gen AI agents to automate and simplify hiring for employers and job seekers HelloBoss was founded in 2023. The company is led by Alex Wang. Based in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan. Team size: 20. Total funding raised: $4.37M+ (Seed round disclosed, Series A amount undisclosed). Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Bertelsmann (lead investor, first Japan investment), BAI Capital, Yunqi Partners (seed round), Golden Egg Ventures (seed round).

Founded
2023
Headquarters
Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Team size
20
Total funding
$4.37M+ (Seed round disclosed, Series A amount undisclosed)

Value proposition

Intelligent matching, AI-generated resumes, real-time voice mentorship, and global talent mobility with 30%+ reduction in hiring costs

Products and solutions

Next-gen AI agent for automated hiring, AI-powered resume and ID photo generation, Global job-matching platform, Real-time voice-interaction AI mentor, Remote hiring solution (Global Remote Hire), Patent-protected AI agent technology

Unique value

First AI recruitment platform in Japan with patent-backed AI agents, real-time voice mentorship, and global expansion to 173 countries

Target customer

Employers seeking efficient hiring solutions and job seekers in Japan and 173+ global markets

Industries served

Recruitment, HR Technology, Global Talent Mobility, AI-driven Employment Services

Technology advantage

Proprietary AI algorithms for intelligent matching; lean team with 20x revenue growth in two years; database of 5.5 million companies

How they differentiate

HelloBoss differentiates through AI-driven recruitment with real-time voice interaction, global talent mobility features, and partnerships like HelloTalk for multilingual support. Focus on Japanese market with expansion into 173 countries using patent-protected AI agent technology

Main competitors

ZipRecruiter, Otta, Mercor, Indeed, LinkedIn

Key partnerships

Bertelsmann (first Japan investment), BAI Capital, HelloTalk (global language exchange platform), Deel (remote hiring integration)

Notable customers

Marriott, Dior, Suntory, NTT, Hitachi, Alibaba

Major milestones

Launched in 2023 with AI recruitment platform, Secured Series A funding in November 2025 from Bertelsmann (first Japan investment) and BAI Capital, Expanded operations to 173 countries via English language support, Partnered with HelloTalk for global expansion, Launched AI Mentor feature with real-time voice interaction (December 2024), Tenfold revenue increase in two years, Developed patent-protected AI agent technology, Integrated with Deel for remote hiring capabilities

Growth metrics

Tenfold revenue increase in two years (2023-2025), expanded to 173 countries, lean team of 20 achieving 20x revenue growth

Market positioning

Positioned as an innovator in AI-powered recruitment, targeting both Japanese domestic and international markets with focus on automation and intelligent matching

Geographic focus

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (Minato City), with primary focus on domestic market and expanding into global markets through English support and international partnerships

Patents and IP

Patent-protected AI agent technology (mentioned in Bertelsmann investment announcement)

About Alex Wang

Founder & CEO of HelloBoss and NGA Corporation. Previously worked at Japan's Recruit Group (parent of Indeed) for 5 years, and founded multiple successful ventures. Specializes in AI recruitment and global talent mobility.

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