Untapped is a diversity recruiting platform that connects candidates with top tech and finance companies, enabling a more equitable hiring process by focusing on underrepresented talent. The platform enhances candidate visibility through robust profiles and facilitates direct communication with recruiters, reducing time-to-hire and uncovering biases in traditional recruitment methods.
Funding
$50M 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
Traditional recruitment processes often overlook qualified candidates from underrepresented groups due to biases embedded in standard hiring practices and reliance on conventional candidate sourcing methods. This results in a lack of diversity within organizations and limits access to talent from a wide range of backgrounds.
Solution
Untapped provides a diversity-focused recruiting platform that connects companies with candidates from underrepresented groups in tech and finance. The platform enables recruiters to source talent beyond traditional channels, leveraging robust candidate profiles that highlight skills and experience. By facilitating direct communication between recruiters and candidates, Untapped streamlines the hiring process and helps companies build more diverse and equitable teams. The platform's features are designed to mitigate bias and promote a more inclusive hiring environment, ultimately leading to a more representative workforce.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes recruiters and hiring managers at tech and finance companies seeking to build more diverse and inclusive teams, with a focus on early-career talent and internship programs.
Features
- Candidate profiles with detailed information beyond standard resumes, including self-reported diversity data.
- Advanced search filters to identify candidates from specific underrepresented groups.
- Direct messaging capabilities for recruiters to engage with potential candidates.
- Tools to track and measure diversity metrics throughout the hiring process.
- Integration with applicant tracking systems (ATS) for seamless workflow management.
- Chrome extension for quick application to jobs found outside the Untapped platform.
- Employer branding tools to showcase company commitment to diversity and inclusion.