Professional.me
Category: AI in HR & Talent
An AI-powered recruitment platform that helps companies screen and hire top talent faster. Professional.me was founded in 2022. The company is led by Ryan Adams. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $4.6 million. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include Raha Beach Ventures.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $4.6 million
Value proposition
To significantly reduce the time and cost of hiring by automating the screening process and identifying the best candidates using artificial intelligence.
Products and solutions
AI-powered candidate screening and matching, Automated candidate ranking and shortlisting, Centralized applicant tracking system (ATS)
Unique value
Professional.me differentiates itself by using a proprietary AI engine that goes beyond keyword matching to understand the context and nuances of both job descriptions and candidate resumes. This allows for a more accurate and holistic assessment of a candidate's suitability.
Target customer
Recruiters and hiring managers across various industries.
Industries served
Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Retail, And other professional sectors
Technology advantage
The core technological advantage lies in their advanced AI and machine learning algorithms that can quickly and accurately sift through thousands of applications to identify the most qualified candidates. Their business advantage is the focus on providing a fast, efficient, and user-friendly platform that streamlines the recruitment workflow.
How they differentiate
Professional.me differentiates itself by using a proprietary AI engine to analyze a candidate's entire digital footprint, not just their CV. This provides a more holistic view of a candidate's skills, experience, and cultural fit. Their focus is on providing a shortlist of the most relevant candidates, saving recruiters significant time and effort.
Main competitors
Beamery, HireVue, Modern Hire
Key partnerships
REMAX (global real estate broker, 140,000 staff - signed after 7-month pilot)
Notable customers
REMAX
Major milestones
Raised a $3.1 million seed round, Plans to expand its engineering team and scale platform access across EMEA
Growth metrics
Information not publicly available.
Market positioning
Professional.me is positioned as a niche, AI-driven solution for recruiters in the EMEA market, targeting companies that want to leverage technology to find top talent more efficiently. They are an early-stage startup aiming to disrupt the traditional recruitment process.
Geographic focus
The company is based in Abu Dhabi and is initially focused on the UAE and the broader Middle East. They have plans to expand across the EMEA region.
Patents and IP
No publicly available information on patents.
About Ryan Adams
Co-Founder & CEO at Professional.me, with previous experience as the Founder of Pouncing Fox, a software consultancy. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, he was the Head of Technology at Raytheon and a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin, focusing on advanced technology and system engineering.
Official website: https://www.professional.me/