🇸🇪 Mediahuis leads Series A investment round in Swedish Impactpool
Impactpool, a global leader in matching professionals with organizations dedicated to creating meaningful change, announced that it has raised $4 million in Series A funding. Mediahuis led the round, which included participation from Fort Knox and other existing investors.
Impactpool was founded to help organizations contributing to sustainable development reach, attract talent, and make jobs in this sector accessible to everyone. Nearly 1 million candidates from 195 countries have already registered their profiles on Impactpool, and the company supports over 2,500 organizations worldwide. Last year alone, Impactpool matched 1.5 million candidates with jobs where they can contribute to positive global impact.
With this new funding, Impactpool can further improve its products and enable more people to discover how to leverage their skills and competencies to contribute to a better world. More organizations and companies can find the right person for each important role and achieve a higher impact
“We are delighted to have the support of Mediahuis and the continuous support from Fort Knox and existing investors. This funding will allow us to continue our product development and take significant steps towards matching one billion candidates with impactful roles to contribute to a more sustainable world. The funding enables our continued journey to emphasize diversity and inclusion and provide a sector-specific platform where Impact employers can work strategically with their recruitments,” says Magnus Bucht, CEO of Impactpool.”
Patrick De Wachter, Director Corporate Development at Mediahuis: “We fully support Impactpool’s mission to bring together top talent to address global challenges, aligning perfectly with Mediahuis’ values of creating impact. Impactpool offers an accessible platform for candidates to connect with impact organizations seeking top talent. We greatly appreciate their ability to merge significant impact with robust performance and growth as a company. We look forward to supporting their sustainable journey ahead.
Markus Olsson, CEO at Fort Knox: “Since our investment in Impactpool the team has delivered above our expectations. We are impressed with the work that has been performed, both from a product- and business-development perspective. Together with Mediahuis, we now have another long-term investor who is fully committed to supporting Impactpool’s journey of helping candidates and organizations create more positive impact.”
Initially serving major UN organizations such as UNICEF, UNHCR, and UNESCO, Impactpool has expanded to international organizations like OECD, World Health Organization, and Green Climate Fund, as well as for-profit companies committed to making a positive impact.
About Impactpool
Impactpool is a career platform that connects professionals with job opportunities in the international development, humanitarian, and impact-driven sectors. Founded in 2015, the company helps individuals find roles that align with their values and skills while addressing global issues. It also enables Impact organizations to use AI to reach the right talent and have efficient recruitment processes. Impactpool offers job listings, talent pools, employer branding, career resources, and personalized job alerts. It bridges professionals seeking meaningful work and organizations striving to make a difference in the world.
Originally published on 7 August by Mediahuis.
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