Tana sources and vets high-caliber, English-fluent STEM graduates from Africa for global tech and data roles. The company manages the administrative overhead of international hiring while ensuring talent is fully embedded and ready for immediate contribution. This process provides companies with cost-effective, dedicated team members who meet rigorous technical and cultural standards.
Funding
$200K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
CJFounders
Product
Problem
Many companies struggle to find qualified STEM talent, especially for roles requiring strong communication skills and adaptability, leading to slower product development and increased costs. Traditional hiring processes can be time-consuming and may not effectively identify candidates with the right combination of technical expertise and soft skills.
Solution
Tana provides a talent acquisition platform that connects companies with pre-vetted STEM graduates from Africa. The platform employs a rigorous screening process, admitting only the top 2% of applicants, who are then assessed for technical skills, soft skills, and growth mindset. Tana talent are fluent in English, timezone aligned, and undergo hands-on training to ensure they are ready to contribute from day one. The platform handles recruitment, training, payroll, and compliance, allowing companies to focus on their core business objectives while accessing a cost-effective and highly skilled talent pool.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in the technology, software development, and data science sectors seeking to expand their teams with skilled and cost-effective STEM professionals.
Features
- Intensive screening process that admits only the top 2% of STEM graduates
- Assessment across technical skills (JavaScript, Python, SQL), soft skills, and growth mindset
- Curated candidate matching based on specific role requirements and company culture
- Pre-training in company-specific tools and processes (e.g., Jira, Xray, Postman, SQL)
- Coaching on professional readiness and global business culture
- Ongoing support with a dedicated team lead and technical mentors
- Management of background checks, contracts, payroll, tax, and compliance