CV disrupter startup Vizzy raises £3.65 million seed funding

Vizzy, a talent platform aimed at disrupting the traditional CV, has raised £3.65 million in seed funding, led by investment syndicate Adjuvo.

Established in 2023, the London-based startup allows candidates to build a personalized digital profile in place of CVs, which reflect their potential, interests and ambitions, especially younger workers

Speaking exclusively to UNLEASH, Vizzy CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Woodward-Jones says the funding will play a “huge role” in the startup’s “continued focus on product development and outreach into different markets.”

“Our product has really been shaped around our customers' needs, and we are excited to continue partnering with them to evolve our product's capabilities.”

We are already working globally with customers in the UK, US, Asia, and Europe, and as part of our growing footprint, we are launching in 62 languages, including Chinese and Hindi, next month.”We are already working globally with customers in the UK, US, Asia, and Europe, and as part of our growing footprint, we are launching in 62 languages, including Chinese and Hindi, next month.”

Addressing a broken model to give young workers more chances

Woodward-Jones tells UNLEASH that Vizzy was established as “we could see that the CV was clearly broken.”

“Talent can't stand out and businesses need better, more relevant insights We wanted to help people of all backgrounds showcase who they really are, so businesses can hire for what matters and look beyond traditional CV criteria,” he explains.

The startup’s first client after its formation was British luxury brand, Burberry, which adopted Vizzy’s platform to identify the best talent for its undergraduate program.

It has also worked with clients such as Virgin Group, Louis Vuitton, and PizzaExpress, on early career hiring processes.

“We are really proud of the work we have done to date and the amazing companies we’ve had the pleasure of working with,” Woodward-Jones adds.

“They have been central to how we have developed Vizzy and where we are heading next.”

Mark Foster-Brown, CEO, Adjuvo, added: “Vizzy has reinvented the CV for a new generation of digital natives, moving beyond the outdated black-and-white résumés of the past to help current job seekers showcase their true characters and standout qualities.”

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