Maki’s conversational AI secures funding to revolutionise HR with AI-driven talent acquisition, streamlining hiring processes and reducing bias.
Maki, a Paris-based innovator in conversational AI for human resources, has announced a £23.4M (USD $28.6M / €26M) Series A funding round. Led by Blossom Capital and joined by DST Global, Frst, GFC, and Picus Capital, the funding positions Maki to redefine HR practices globally.
Maki’s conversational AI; revolutionising the future of human resources
Imagine an HR landscape where outdated CVs and tedious processes no longer hinder hiring. That’s the vision Maki is bringing to life. Founded in 2022, the company’s conversational AI agents aim to make talent acquisition seamless, bias-free, and competency-focused. These AI-driven tools streamline workflows, allowing recruiters to evaluate candidates based on skills and competencies, transforming HR from a supporting function into a strategic business driver.
Maki’s rapid growth in 2024 underscores its potential. The company saw a 300% surge in demand, driven by major clients such as H&M, BNP Paribas, PwC, and FIFA. Deployed across 50+ markets, Maki’s conversational AI agents automate 80% of screening and interviewing processes, slashing time-to-hire by threefold and reducing employee turnover by 20%, translating into significant cost savings for enterprises.
“Our mission is to give human resources more-than-human powers, as we believe the future lies in a powerful mix of human ingenuity and AI-driven intelligence,” said Maxime Legardez, CEO of Maki. “Our agents don’t just assist – they do the work, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic priorities, unlocking creativity and driving meaningful organisational impact.”
Accelerating Maki’s innovation and global reach of their conversational AI
The new funding will accelerate Maki’s product roadmap, enhancing capabilities in screening, interviewing, scheduling, and sourcing. These innovations will allow organisations to fully customise their AI agents to align with unique workflows and operational needs.
Maki is also gearing up for a major expansion in the U.S. market, which already accounts for 30% of its business. To spearhead this growth, CEO Maxime Legardez will relocate to New York City, establishing a U.S. hub. Additionally, Maki plans to bolster its workforce, hiring 50-60 new team members across engineering, product, commercial, and customer success roles.
“From the moment we met Max and the Maki team, we were impressed by their vision, the strength of the product, and the outstanding metrics they’ve achieved in such a short time,” said Ophelia Brown, Partner at Blossom Capital. “We believe Maki’s agents have the potential to enable large organisations to reach the next level of efficiency and decision-making, redefining how HR drives business success.”
Leading the charge in talent intelligence
Maki’s mission goes beyond automation. Its AI-native architecture dynamically retrieves and acts on real-time data, offering businesses unparalleled decision-making capabilities. The company envisions becoming the “AI tier of talent intelligence,” centralising workflows and transforming HR into a proactive, strategic force.
Founded by Maxime Legardez, Paul-Louis Caylar, and Benjamin Chino, Maki’s conversational AI agents guide the recruitment journey from start to finish. Through voice, video, or text, candidates experience fully immersive, bias-free interactions tailored to their profiles, while organisations enjoy consistent, compliant hiring processes across industries and geographies.
With its recent funding and ambitious plans, Maki is well-positioned to lead the AI revolution in HR, unlocking human and organisational potential worldwide.
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