Elly, a New York–based AI-powered hiring platform designed to streamline how recruiting teams actually work, has raised $8 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by Sorenson Capital, with participation from Atomic and Next Wave Capital.
Sorenson Capital is a US-based private investment firm with over $1.6 billion in assets under management (AUM). Founded in 2003, the firm focuses on both early-stage venture capital and growth-stage private equity, specifically targeting the B2B software ecosystem. Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California.
Rob Rueckert, partner at Sorenson Capital's venture and growth funds, will join Elly's board of directors.
Elly Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support continued product development, customer growth, advancement of its AI capabilities, and expansion of sales and marketing efforts.
About Elly
Led by CEO Kristen Habacht, Elly is an AI-powered hiring platform that helps talent teams prioritize candidates and take the right next steps. Designed to reduce administrative burden and enhance the candidate experience, Elly enables organizations to hire faster and make better decisions without unnecessary complexity. Headquartered in New York, Elly is built with AI at its core, spanning sourcing, interviewing, and applicant tracking as one unified platform.
Funding Details
Company: Elly
Raised: $8.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: February 2026
Lead Investor: Sorenson Capital
Additional Investors: Atomic, Next Wave Capital
Company Website: https://www.elly.ai/
Software Category: HRTech / AI-Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
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