TestGorilla

TestGorilla is a pre-employment screening platform designed to mitigate bias in hiring by focusing on skills-based assessments. The company was founded in Amsterdam in 2019 by Wouter Durville (CEO) and Otto Verhage (COO) to create a more equitable and data-driven approach to recruitment, moving beyond the limitations of traditional resume screening. Both founders share a background as consultants at Bain & Company, with Durville also having experience at Heineken and as a serial social entrepreneur, while Verhage was a partner at Bain.

The company's core product is a cloud-based talent assessment platform that enables organizations to evaluate candidates based on their abilities rather than their background. The platform offers an extensive library of over 350 scientifically validated tests covering a wide range of areas, including job-specific skills, cognitive abilities, language proficiency, personality traits, and culture add. Clients can mix and match tests to create custom assessments tailored to specific job roles. To ensure the integrity of the remote testing process, the platform includes features like automatic snapshots of candidates and alerts for exiting full-screen mode.

TestGorilla operates on a subscription-based business model, with pricing tiers that include a free plan and paid options catering to different company sizes and hiring volumes. The paid plans are based on an annual commitment and provide access to the full test library, AI-powered video interviews, resume scoring, and integrations with various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Greenhouse, Lever, and Workable. The company serves a broad client base, from small businesses and startups to large enterprises and public sector organizations, including notable customers like Sony, PepsiCo, Revolut, Oracle, and the UK's National Health Service.

Since its launch in 2020, TestGorilla has experienced rapid growth, attracting thousands of customers within its first two years. The company has raised a total of $81.2 million over three funding rounds. A significant Series A funding round in May 2022 brought in $70 million, co-led by Atomico and Balderton Capital, with participation from previous investors including Notion, Partech, and CapitalT.

Keywords: pre-employment testing, skills assessment, talent acquisition, hiring bias, recruitment software, human resources technology, HR tech, candidate screening, psychometric testing, cognitive ability tests, data-driven hiring, applicant tracking system integration, SaaS, Wouter Durville, Otto Verhage, remote hiring, skills-based hiring, talent management, employee assessment, job performance prediction, automated proctoring, video interviews