Kalent, a Nantes, France-based AI-powered recruitment platform, has raised €1 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Kima Ventures and several business angels.
Kima Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2010, based in Paris, France, that invests in early-stage startups worldwide. Kima Ventures focuses on hardware, robotics, e-commerce, SaaS sectors, and more. They also invest in impact areas such as energy, education, and financial services.
Kalent Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand internationally, particularly in the US market, and to launch a self-serve version of its platform for broader adoption and faster scaling.
About Kalent
Founded in 2024 by Cédric Tournay, Edouard Vaudour, and Vincent Maillard de la Morandais, Kalent is an AI-powered recruitment platform designed to streamline the hiring process. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Kalent aims to reduce sourcing time, improve candidate matching, and facilitate multi-channel outreach. Key features include AI-driven talent search, automated candidate matching, multi-channel communication (LinkedIn, email, WhatsApp), interview scheduling, and team collaboration. Kalent scans over 1 billion global profiles, utilizing natural language processing and advanced filters to identify top candidates based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Funding Details
Company: Kalent
Raised: €1.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 2025
Lead Investor: Kima Ventures
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.kalent.ai/
Software Category: AI Recruitment
Source: https://www.vestbee.com/blog/articles/kalent-raises-1-m