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Qureos

Category: AI in HR & Talent

An AI-powered recruitment platform that leverages Generative AI to automate candidate sourcing, screening, and matching for enterprises. Qureos was founded in 2021. The company is led by Alexander Epure. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $13.0M. Latest round: Seed (May 2024). Key investors include Prosus Ventures, Salica Oryx Fund, Oraseya Capital, Plus VC, F6 Ventures, BDev Ventures, Sunny Side Venture Partners, Daniel Tyre, COTU Ventures, Globivest.

Founded
2021
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Team size
11-50
Total funding
$13.0M

Value proposition

Reduces time-to-hire and recruitment costs by using an autonomous AI recruiter to identify the 'top 1%' of talent through skill-based matching rather than traditional keyword filtering.

Products and solutions

Iris: An autonomous AI recruitment engine that sources and vets candidates., Qureos Talent Marketplace: A curated pool of pre-vetted professionals., Skill-based Assessment Tools: Automated testing and evaluation modules., Mentorship-led Upskilling: A legacy-integrated platform for candidate development.

Unique value

Unlike traditional job boards, Qureos evolved from a 'learn-to-earn' mentorship platform, giving it a proprietary database of candidate skill-growth data and a unique 'Iris' AI that acts as a human-like recruiter.

Target customer

Talent acquisition teams, HR departments at mid-to-large enterprises, and high-growth startups looking to scale efficiently.

Industries served

Technology & Software, Digital Marketing, Finance & Fintech, Operations & Logistics, E-commerce

Technology advantage

Proprietary Generative AI (Iris) that can interpret complex job descriptions and conduct multi-channel sourcing (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.) while performing automated initial screenings based on actual competency rather than resume formatting.

How they differentiate

Qureos differentiates through 'Iris,' an autonomous AI recruiter that moves beyond keyword matching to deep skill-based vetting. Unlike traditional job boards, it leverages a proprietary database built from its 'learn-to-earn' mentorship roots, allowing for more accurate competency mapping.

Main competitors

Elevatus, Bayt.com, Eightfold.ai

Key partnerships

Prosus Ventures (Strategic Investor), Salica Oryx Fund (Strategic Investor), Oraseya Capital, Plus VC, F6 Ventures, Dubai Future District Fund, COTU Ventures, Various MENA-based accelerators and educational institutions for talent pipeline development

Notable customers

Qatar Airways, Dubai Economy and Tourism, BAAN Holdings, Union Properties, Nestle, DP World, Careem

Major milestones

Founded in 2021 by former Careem executives., Raised $3M Pre-seed in 2022 to build the 'learn-to-earn' marketplace., Launched 'Iris' AI in 2023, pivoting toward autonomous recruitment., Secured $5M Seed funding in May 2024 to accelerate AI development and regional expansion., Secured $5M Seed funding in Feb 2026 led by Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund to scale AI capabilities and geographic expansion.

Growth metrics

Adopted by teams within more than 1,000 enterprise and public sector organizations, integrated with 2,400+ sourcing channels globally, compressing hiring timelines from months to as little as six days.

Market positioning

AI-first recruitment automation platform targeting high-growth startups and mid-to-large enterprises.

Geographic focus

Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a primary focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Patents and IP

No public patents disclosed; relies on proprietary AI algorithms and trade-secret matching heuristics.

About Alexander Epure

Alexander Epure is a seasoned operator with a strong background in scaling high-growth marketplaces. Prior to founding Qureos, he spent over 4 years at Careem (the Middle East's first unicorn, acquired by Uber), where he served as a Senior Manager in Strategy and Operations. His tenure at Careem involved leading critical strategic initiatives and operational scaling across the MENA region. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the American University of Beirut, providing him with a robust analytical and technical foundation.

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