Close call for Nova Talent, as it raises Series A for its merit-based professional network - Silicon Canals
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Nova Talent, a pan-European startup co-founded by Andrea Marino, Ramón Rodríguez, and Lars-Henrik Friis Molin, recently raised €3.2M in Series A funding to enhance its merit-based networking platform. Officially based in Stockholm but operational in Madrid and Milan, the platform aims to replace traditional LinkedIn functionalities. With total funding reaching €4.1M, the investment will be utilized for developing Nova Recruiter, expanding to more European cities, and fine-tuning its matching algorithm, positioning itself as a 'lifetime MBA' for members.
Nova Talent aims to transform professional networking by focusing on skills rather than mere experience, seeking to create a more merit-based platform.
Raising the funding was critical for Nova Talent's survival, highlighting the challenges faced by startups in their growth journey.
The investment will facilitate the scaling of Nova Recruiter, an alternative to LinkedIn, and improve the matching algorithm for users.
With a total of approximately €4.1M raised across funding rounds, Nova Talent showcases the appeal of merit-based professional networks.
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