Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates
Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs has raised $4 million to develop a video-first hiring platform that utilizes AI agents to conduct candidate interviews. The platform aims to replace traditional resume-based screening with short-form video profiles that highlight personality and communication skills.
Why it matters
This represents a shift in recruitment technology, moving away from static documents toward AI-driven, personality-focused assessment tools.
The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into what often feels like a black box. Generative AI has only made things messier, with employers increasingly relying on AI-powered screening systems to sift through an overwhelming number of submissions.
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