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Inploi Raises €3.4M Funding To Scale AI-Powered Hiring Platform In UK And US

Apr 21, 2026 | By Team SR

Inploi, a London-based talent technology startup founded in 2016 by Matthew de la Hey and Alex Hanson-Smith, has raised €3.4 million (£3 million) in funding to support expansion across the UK and US and accelerate its AI roadmap.

SUMMARY

  • Inploi, a London-based talent technology startup founded in 2016 by Matthew de la Hey and Alex Hanson-Smith, has raised €3.4 million (£3 million) in funding to support expansion across the UK and US and accelerate its AI roadmap.

The round was led by YFM Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors.

The company provides a candidate experience platform that helps large employers streamline and automate high-volume recruitment.

It integrates with existing applicant tracking systems to improve candidate journeys, reduce drop-offs, and speed up hiring decisions.

Originally launched as a labour marketplace, inploi pivoted in 2021 to enterprise SaaS to address inefficiencies in recruitment. Its platform uses AI agents to support sourcing, screening, communication, and scheduling, helping talent teams reduce manual workload and improve hiring quality.

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The platform has already supported millions of job applications across more than 70,000 vacancies, serving clients in hospitality, healthcare, retail, construction, and the public sector, including major brands such as Compass Group, Wagamama, Gail’s, PureGym and NHS trusts.

With the new funding, inploi plans to expand its commercial operations, grow its team, and further develop its AI-powered “Talent Agents” to automate key recruitment workflows.

Matthew de la Hey, co-founder and CEO of inploi, said, “Employers are under huge pressure to hire at scale while delivering a better experience for candidates. inploi has proven there’s a better way to do this, and we’re seeing strong demand from organisations that want smarter, more efficient recruitment. YFM’s backing allows us to accelerate our growth, invest further in our product and scale the business internationally.”

About Inploi

inploi, founded in 2015 is a candidate experience platform for enterprise hiring. It helps employers build meaningful connections with candidates through inclusive and accessible technology. The platform simplifies recruitment using modern digital tools, improving engagement, streamlining hiring processes and enabling better matches between companies and future employees.

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