Maki, the startup founded in 2022 by Maxime Legardez, Paul-Louis Caylar, and Benjamin Chino, aims to establish itself as a key player in transforming recruitment. Its technology, an AI-powered conversational agent, automates 80% of HR processes, from candidate pre-selection to final decision-making. The company reports hiring timelines cut by three, a 20% reduction in turnover, and efficiency gains estimated at several million euros for its clients.
Deployed across more than 50 countries, Maki collaborates with major players such as H&M, BNP Paribas, Deloitte, and FIFA. In 2024, the startup achieved 300% growth, driven by these strategic partnerships and the increasing adoption of its solutions among Fortune 500 companies.
Maki seeks to introduce new HR performance indicators. By streamlining workflows, its conversational agents enable companies to measure recruitment campaign efficiency, cost per hire, and candidate satisfaction, while also providing real-time insights to adjust strategies on the fly. These innovations turn HR into a proactive and strategic function, a critical asset in times of crisis.
To support its growth, Maki has announced a €26 million Series A funding round led by Blossom Capital, with participation from DST Global, Frst, GFC, and Picus Capital. This financing will accelerate product innovation, expand the workforce with 60 new hires planned for 2025, and scale its commercial presence in the United States, where the company already generates 30% of its activity. A hub will also be established in New York to spearhead this expansion.
