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Shortlist is a Kenyan startup which helps enterprises hire based on skills and potential, rather than pedigree.

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Total raised
$3M
disclosed
Last round
$2M
Series A
Rounds
2
since 2016
Investors
3
listed
Employees
51-200

About Shortlist

Shortlist helps growing enterprises hire based on skills and potential, rather than pedigree. The Shortlist platform screens candidates using predictive chat-based interviews and online competency-based assessments, letting employers skip the most time-consuming and bias-prone phases of hiring. Founded in 2016, over 80 companies including Ather Energy, M-KOPA, MicroEnsure, and Xynteo now partner with Shortlist to build high-performing teams.

Shortlist funding2 rounds

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Shortlist has raised $3M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $2M Series A announced 28 Jan 2019, led by Blue Haven Initiative.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $1MSeedSeed, $1M, $1M raised to date
  2. $2MSeries ASeries A, $2M, $3M raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round

Who has invested in Shortlist

RoundAmount
Shortlist Series A28 Jan 2019
Led by Blue Haven Initiative +2
$2M
Shortlist Seed19 Sep 2017$1M

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Frequently asked about Shortlist

Where is Shortlist based and when was it founded?
Shortlist is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2016.
Who founded Shortlist?
Founders listed for Shortlist include Paul Breloff (Co-Founder & CEO) and Simon Desjardins (Co-Founder & Managing Director).
Who is the CEO of Shortlist?
Paul Breloff is Shortlist's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has Shortlist raised?
Shortlist has raised $3M across 2 funding rounds. Its latest, a $2M Series A, was announced on 28 Jan 2019.
Who has invested in Shortlist?
Backers include Blue Haven Initiative, Compass Venture Capital and Zephyr Acorn.
What sector is Shortlist in?
Shortlist operates in Recruitment, Human Resources and Software.