Earlybird AI, an innovative employment support software company, has recently announced a successful pre-seed funding round of $800,000 (£625k) with participation from Google for Startups and other major investors. The funding marks a pivotal moment for Earlybird AI as it aims to deploy its cutting-edge voice technology to facilitate meaningful employment support to one million people in the next 3 years. The startup’s technology is a voice-powered conversational AI assistant, currently helping employment support organisations gain rich insights and a deep understanding of their programme participants’ support needs swiftly.
These needs are varied and often complex, ranging from a lack of digital skills to challenges stemming from living in temporary accommodation or mental health issues.
Successful participants often transition into frontline roles with limited access to continued support for their personal and professional challenges. Earlybird powers the in-work support they need to stay engaged in their roles, ultimately contributing to higher employee retention rates and a more stable workforce. With 2.7 billion people worldwide in frontline roles, Earlybird AI is poised to make a significant impact in improving access to and sustainability in employment.
Founder & CEO of Earlybird AI, Claudine Adeyemi-Adams, expressed excitement about the future, highlighting the importance of addressing the crisis of unemployment and economic inactivity. The round also saw participation from investors such as Impact Shakers, Resolution Ventures, Ada Ventures, and a list of prominent women angel investors. The company plans to utilize the funding to enhance its technological capabilities, expand its customer base, and further develop its product to provide support in multiple languages, catering to a diverse group of individuals seeking employment assistance.
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