Observed Signal · Jun 26, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Danish HRtech Zoios secures €1M for leadership development
Danish HRtech startup Zoios has raised €1 million in a Seed round to support its AI-powered platform for leadership development. Founded in 2021 in Copenhagen, Zoios tracks employee well-being and performance, delivering data-driven recommendations to HR and leadership teams. The platform claims to improve well-being by 19% and reduce organisational stress by 18% within six months. Currently serving the Scandinavian market, Zoios works with large organisations such as Telenor, Red Cross, and Maersk, as well as scaleups like Veo and Donkey Republic. The funding comes from People's Ventures, Y Combinator, and a syndicate of Danish angel investors. The company focuses on knowledge workers and aims to make leadership more data-driven.
Minor funding news in HR tech, not directly impacting AdTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Zoios secured €1 million in a Seed funding round.
- Investors include People's Ventures, Y Combinator, and Danish angel investors.
- Zoios is an AI-powered HR platform for employee well-being and performance.
- Founded in 2021 in Copenhagen.
- The platform claims to improve employee well-being by 19% and reduce stress by 18% in six months.
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