The startup offers a digital bulletin platform that serves as an online marketplace for college students, providing access to updated local information such as addresses and purchasing options. This platform enables students to reduce everyday expenses by connecting them with relevant community resources and services.
Funding
$300K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
College students often struggle to find local, flexible job opportunities that fit their schedules and skill sets, while local businesses face challenges in connecting with reliable student talent for part-time or project-based work. Traditional job boards may not be optimized for the specific needs and constraints of the student demographic.
Solution
Mapply (formerly Unibui) is a map-based job platform designed to connect college students with local businesses offering early-career jobs and opportunities. The platform leverages AI-powered capabilities to streamline the hiring process, allowing students to easily discover nearby opportunities and apply with a single tap. Mapply aims to simplify the process for students to find flexible employment while providing local businesses with access to a pool of student talent. The platform also incorporates features designed to enhance the overall student experience, such as notifications about relevant community opportunities and the ability to earn in-app rewards.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes college students seeking part-time jobs, internships, and early-career opportunities, as well as local businesses looking to hire student talent for flexible or project-based work.
Features
- Map-based interface for discovering local job opportunities
- One-tap application system for streamlined job applications
- AI-powered matching to connect students with relevant jobs
- Notifications for community opportunities and relevant job postings
- In-app "Unicoins" rewards system
- Business registration portal for employers to post jobs