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Automated communication and engagement technology powers modern enterprise recruiting teams
About sense
In 2016, four visionary entrepreneurs—Anil Dharni, Alex Rosen, Ram Gudavalli, and Pankaj Jindal—came together to address a critical gap in the staffing industry. They founded Sense, an AI-powered talent engagement platform designed to enhance communication and reduce turnover in the staffing sector. Their mission was clear: to transform how staffing agencies interact with talent, making the process more efficient and personalized.
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Sense quickly gained traction, leveraging its innovative approach to streamline talent engagement. The platform provided staffing agencies with tools to maintain continuous communication with candidates, ensuring a seamless experience from recruitment to placement. This approach not only improved candidate satisfaction but also increased redeployment rates, a key metric for staffing firms.
In December 2021, Sense reached a significant milestone by securing $50 million in Series D funding, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. This infusion of capital was pivotal, enabling the company to accelerate its growth and expand its suite of AI-driven tools. With this funding, Sense continued to innovate, further solidifying its position as a leader in the talent engagement space.
Today, Sense stands as a testament to the power of innovation in addressing industry-specific challenges. By focusing on the needs of staffing agencies and their candidates, Sense has redefined the recruitment process, setting a new standard for talent engagement in the digital age.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Sector
- Jobs Recruitment
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Accel
Chiratae Ventures
IDG Capital
Khosla Ventures
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Avataar Venture Partners
SoftBank
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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