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Respect
South Korea's pioneering online recruitment platform.
About Respect
Established in 1998 by founder Kwangsug Lee, Incruit holds a significant place in South Korea's economic history as the nation's first online recruitment platform. Headquartered in Seoul, the company spearheaded the transition from offline, paper-based job searching to a digital-first hiring market. This fundamentally altered the human resources landscape in the country, making the process of connecting job seekers with employers more efficient.
Under the leadership of CEO Seo Mi-young, Incruit operates as a comprehensive job portal. The platform provides a wide array of services, including traditional job postings, resume and cover letter tools, and headhunting services. Catering to the evolving nature of work, the company also facilitates recruitment for gig workers and short-term contracts. To further assist job seekers, Incruit offers unique features such as a specialized spell-checker for crafting professional resumes. Its business model is centered on providing HR solutions to both employers and candidates within the South Korean market.
With a staff of approximately 150 professionals and an estimated annual revenue of $10 million, Incruit continues to be a key player in the HR technology sector. The firm has also adapted to modern communication trends by integrating social networking (SNS) capabilities into its recruitment platforms.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2026 | $2.6M | $39M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2014 | $7.7M | $31M | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Respect is 2.5M monthly website visits, down 26.5% over the last three months. Respect's team grew 3.7% over the past year.
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