JobGet Raises $52 Million to Help People Get Jobs Quickly

Finding a job can be a difficult thing, especially when it involves a long time filling out applications and waiting to get a response. And that’s if you get a response at all. JobGet is looking to change that by providing a marketplace that lets people looking for work and potential employers communicate easily, even setting up video interviews within minutes. To learn more about JobGet and what it offers, take a look at the press release below.

June 23, 2022 – JobGet, the #1 mobile app for hourly workers, today announced that it has raised $52M in Series B funding including $12M in venture debt financing. JAZZ Venture Partners and Sanabil Investments co-led the round, with participation from Pillar VC and numerous other investors. The company also greatly deepened its executive bench to accelerate its mission to help the hourly workforce thrive.

JobGet’s rise comes at a fortuitous time for a U.S. economy suffering from a structural disconnect between the estimated 10 million job openings and 6 million U.S. workers who are out of work. Studies have shown that hourly job seekers are proactive about applying to jobs using available solutions, yet employers are unable to find the talent they need to grow. This issue is especially acute in the hourly space that is JobGet’s focus.

JobGet’s first solution is an app that facilitates direct connections between job seekers and hiring managers. On JobGet, hourly workers can discover local opportunities instantly, connect with one click, and directly speak with the people who can hire them. In many cases, job seekers go from creating a quick mobile profile to being hired within hours or even minutes.

Hourly workers have flocked to JobGet, which has already been downloaded nearly 2 million times and now leads its category in monthly downloads, active users, and user satisfaction according to mobile analytics firms Sensortower and Apptopia.

“Our app is just the beginning. We are building a new type of platform that enables deeper relationships between our talented hourly workers and hiring managers, with intelligent technology connecting both to better opportunities,” said CEO and Co-Founder Tony Liu.

Employers have noticed, too. More than 50,000 companies have used JobGet to post jobs, including Home Depot, California Pizza Kitchen, Showcase Cinemas and Taco Bell. JobGet is also helping candidates start hundreds of thousands of conversations with employers every month.

Now the company is doubling down by adding two veteran executives to its executive team:

• Ryan Eberhard, formerly Chief Product Officer at ZipRecruiter, has joined as President to double down on product innovation and accelerate growth across all areas of the business.
• Louisa Cartwright, formerly Vice President of People at Headspace, is now Vice President of People at JobGet, bringing her passion for operational excellence and human centered design to JobGet.

“We’re delighted to continue to support JobGet’s explosive growth,” said Zack Lynch, Managing Partner, JAZZ Venture Partners. “The company has deepened its executive bench with rich expertise that will turbocharge their efforts to transform the job seeking experience for hourly workers.”

About JobGet

JobGet was founded in 2019 to empower America’s hourly workforce. The company has helped millions of hourly workers get hired fast. JobGet has created a simple solution that allows hourly workers to connect with nearby opportunities with one tap and instantly create human connections and conversations with employers. To learn more about how JobGet is revolutionizing the hiring process and empowering the hourly workforce, visit www.jobget.com

About JAZZ Venture Partners

JAZZ is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies and growth opportunities that unlock human potential. JAZZ seeks breakthroughs at the convergence of technology, science and humanity – improving how we work, live, and experience the world. Portfolio companies are impacting the enterprise, wellness, healthcare, and consumer markets. www.jazzvp.com

About Sanabil Investments

Sanabil is a commercial investment company with a multi-billion paid-up capital that seeks to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term. Sanabil focuses on global private investments in venture and growth assets from earlier stages through the asset lifecycle. It provides partners with patient and resilient capital, the ability to invest across multiple stages and funding rounds, and access to the GCC market. www.sanabil.com

About Pillar VC

Pillar VC is a seed-stage venture firm in Boston co-founded by 22 CEOs, including the founders of Tripadvisor, DraftKings and Wayfair. Pillar believes that the strongest relationships start from a position of trust, and that VC doesn’t have to be the dark side. The firm aligns with founders by providing resources and support, and by offering to buy common stock — the very same type of stock founders own. To find out more about Pillar VC please visit: www.pillar.vc

The original press release can be found on JobGet’s website.