HireBound, a Gurgaon, India-based HR technology startup, has raised $2 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from Antler, Infinyte Club, and CareerNet.
Kalaari Capital is an early-stage venture capital (VC) firm based in Bengaluru, India, focused on investing in technology-driven startups. It partners with entrepreneurs at the Seed and Series A stages to help build scalable companies. Kalaari Capital provides funding, mentorship, and strategic support to startups, particularly those using technology to build new products or services.
HireBound Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to enhance its product portfolio, develop its agentic AI recruitment engine, deepen integrations with HRMS and applicant tracking systems, and expand its sales, delivery, and engineering teams.
About HireBound
Founded in 2024 by Sharad Vij and Kumar Vikramaditya, HireBound provides an AI-powered recruitment platform that automates candidate engagement throughout the hiring lifecycle. Its platform deploys AI agents to manage sourcing, screening, and candidate evaluation processes. HireBound offers its services to staffing firms and enterprise talent teams, based in the US and India.
Funding Details
Company: HireBound
Raised: $2.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: February 2026
Lead Investor: Kalaari Capital
Additional Investors: Antler, Infinyte Club, CareerNet
Company Website: https://hirebound.io/
Software Category: HR Tech / AI Recruitment Automation
Source: https://inc42.com/buzz/hirebound-bags-2-mn-to-streamline-recruitment-with-ai/